Vegan Chocolate Chip Buns
Soft, fluffy, and irresistibly sweet, these Vegan Chocolate Chip Buns are the ultimate plant-based treat! Perfectly golden and studded with dairy-free chocolate chips, these buns are made with simple ingredients like almond milk, coconut oil, and maple syrup, ensuring a rich, buttery flavor without any animal products. A sprinkle of coconut sugar on top adds a subtle caramel-like crunch, while the kneading and double-rise technique guarantees an airy, tender texture. Ideal for breakfast, dessert, or a snack, these homemade buns are easy to make and a crowd-pleaser for vegans and non-vegans alike. With just 20 minutes of hands-on prep, these buns are a delightful way to enjoy freshly baked, chocolate-studded goodness straight out of your oven!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 3 cups All-purpose flour
- 2.25 teaspoons Instant yeast
- 1 cup Almond milk
- 0.25 cup Coconut oil
- 0.25 cup Maple syrup
- 1 teaspoon Vanilla extract
- 0.5 teaspoon Salt
- 0.75 cup Chocolate chips (dairy-free)
- 2 tablespoons Coconut sugar
Instructions
In a small saucepan, warm the almond milk over low heat until it's lukewarm. Remove from heat and add the coconut oil, stirring until melted.
In a large mixing bowl, combine the flour, instant yeast, and salt. Mix well.
Add the warm almond milk mixture, maple syrup, and vanilla extract to the dry ingredients. Stir until a dough begins to form.
Transfer the dough to a lightly floured surface and knead for about 5 minutes until smooth and elastic.
Shape the dough into a ball and place it in a lightly greased bowl. Cover with a cloth and let it rise in a warm place until doubled in size, about 1 hour.
Once the dough has risen, punch it down and transfer it back to the floured surface. Flatten the dough slightly and sprinkle the chocolate chips over it.
Knead the chocolate chips into the dough until evenly distributed. Divide the dough into 12 equal pieces and shape each piece into a bun.
Arrange the buns on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper, leaving some space between each bun. Cover with a cloth and let them rise again for about 30 minutes.
Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
Before baking, brush the tops of the buns with a little almond milk and sprinkle with coconut sugar.
Bake the buns in the preheated oven for 20-25 minutes or until golden brown and hollow-sounding when tapped on the bottom.
Remove the buns from the oven and let them cool on a wire rack. Enjoy warm or at room temperature.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
239 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 8.9 g | 11% | |
| Saturated Fat | 6.4 g | 32% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 0 mg | 0% | |
| Sodium | 97 mg | 4% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 37.0 g | 13% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 2.0 g | 7% | |
| Total Sugars | 12.3 g | ||
| Protein | 4.1 g | 8% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.2 mcg | 1% | |
| Calcium | 46 mg | 4% | |
| Iron | 1.7 mg | 9% | |
| Potassium | 93 mg | 2% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
