Today’s Raw Food: Cinnamon Rolls
Thursday, October 1, 2009 at 4:09PM in Bars/Brownies, Breakfast, Brunch, Christmas, Dips, desserts, grains, holidays, raw foods, recipes, snack, vegan Yes, you read that right! Noooo, not raw puffy, squishy, dough rolls, because those would be very hard to eat and even harder to swallow. “Raw” in the sense that the ingredients are raw and still full of the good nutrients that nature gave them.
I adore cinnamon rolls, so when we decided to introduce raw foods into our diet, I specifically searched for a recipe for them. I was shocked, to say the least--that I actually found one. How in the hell can you make RAW cinnamon rolls? (Yeah, I know you were thinking that, too--don’t deny it. I know, because I said the same thing.)
The real base for these is almond meal and ground flax seed. The powerhouse in binding these together is soft dates. Not the hard little pellets mostly found in the grocery store, but the velvety, squishy* ones that you can find in natural or organic foods stores. If you decide to make these, get those dates! Or you’ll be all “WTF, Elle said these were good, and easy to make! But it looks (and sounds) like I ran nuts and bolts through my food processor!”
And they are extremely good, and so, so easy to make. If yeast dough makes you shake where you stand, then these will be perfect for you. And the raw icing? Dear God, it’s so good. It’s light, creamy and so fresh tasting, and I wanted to dip all kinds of things in it. Fruit, chocolate, muffins…all sorts of stuff.
Just slice and ice. mmm!
Like I said, these are easy to make. I didn’t bother to dehydrate them--just kept them in the fridge. How do they taste? Warmly spiced from the cinnamon, and nutty from the almond meal and chopped nuts that you add. They feel rich and creamy on your tongue, especially with the cashew orange icing. Think Lara Bars, made at home! And don’t even think of cutting back on the 1 1/2 tbsp of cinnamon. Leave it all in there or I’ll track you down and…well, I don’t know what I’ll do, but I’ll think of something. Make you wash my truck while wearing a pink tutu, maybe. Jeff came thisclose to having to do it. He still might, because we have a Patriots/Colts bet set for November.
You can find the recipes for the cinnamon rolls and the icing here, at Wasabimon.com:
I hope you give them a try!
*That makes two times that I’ve said “squishy” in this post. If you’re counting. Obviously, I am.
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Reader Comments (24)
You are so creative! I love it! I don't know if I will trade in my dad's cinnamon rolls for these though-his are the best! I love the idea though and probably would like them for a treat. Just not a replacement..ha!
Maria, you're right! These are a delicious stand in, but hot fresh bread? I don't think I could ever give that up. These are fun, and they last a couple weeks in the fridge, too. The icing? Even if you don't make the rolls, the icing is awesome. I know you have to be very careful with nuts, though.
Interesting recipe and the topping looks fabulous. Love anything with dates and cinnamon!
Wow! These look absolutely amazing!! So impressed....
Hmm...sounds good - though not sure where I'd find some of the ingredients here in the UK - raw icing? I never realised it wasn't raw- did you make it or do you buy it somewhere? Does sound good though! Very jealous! :) xxx
Bake swap? You and me? You send the cinnamon rolls for a treat of mine?? Contact me on my blog if you're interested - no joke!! :)
Yum that picture of the cinnamon log reminds me a lot of the sausage I was slicing off of last night.
I am sick of the pink tutu btw and have upgraded to a fuchsia model.
Looks awesome as always!!!!!
Oh my - I am so into raw food and these look delicious! Thanks for sharring, Elle.
Wow, what an interesting take on cinnamon rolls
this is really interesting, i've been thinking about revamping my diet a bit. now that i'm older and my body doesn't work like it used to, i'm looking for healthier options for the foods i love, as well as try foods i've never had before.
these rolls look great, i'm afraid of dates but i'm willing to try this.
wow....looks awesome....neat, impressive and delicious! Love it. Thanks for sharing
Wow, Elle! These look awesome! I love that you are finding ways to make all your favorites, raw. You are an inspiration!
They actually look good, it is hard not to imagine the REAL thing though. I, myself, am glad that you posted this, as someone who is unable to eat the REAL thing due to food allergies I CAN eat these! Thanks for the inspiration :)
help! the CAPS lock key has taken over....
I cant wait to make this!!! I love Larabars so I know I will love these!
Now I would try that. I am passing this ont o a friend thats into raw foods.
They look absolutely delicious! That's one thing we have really not delved into - raw desserts. But maybe we will now with these:-)
I applaud you for finding these yummy recipes in the raw! I don't know if I could do it myself. I'd gladly take a taste of these though. yum!
Hey there! I'm so glad that you liked the recipe, and thanks a ton for the link. I *love* this recipe, and they make an amazing camping breakfast - they're packed with good, healthy sugars and carbs, so we chow them down before hiking out for the day. SO GOOD!
such a cool idea. kind of reminds me of cinnamon roll larabars, though i bet homemade is muuuch better.
These look awesome! Heh heh! You said *squishy*! I am going to track down this recipe!
I love the halloween header...and I emailed this post to a friend who is doing raw food right now. really great. good luck with the biscuits.
I haven't been here in so long! Can't think why. Your blog is looking smashing :)
Much as I'm a little daunted by raw food, I checked out the recipe and it looks completely do-able, no scary ingredients or equipment involved...I even have some agave nectar in the cupboard! Even though I've just eaten a giant bar of white chocolate just looking at these gorgeous cinnamon rolls makes me feel virtuous. Will definitely have to give them a go this weekend.
I just found this awesome raw recipe from nutritionals Rose Cole for an eggnog substitute. I can’t believe how good it is, and it’s sugar-free, dairy-free, and RAW! http://ow.ly/BN0C Just thought I would pass it on.
I just found this awesome raw recipe from nutritionals Rose Cole for an eggnog substitute. I can’t believe how good it is, and it’s sugar-free, dairy-free, and RAW! http://ow.ly/BN0C Just thought I would pass it on.