POV: You’re a little tot window shopping at your local mall with your parents when all of a sudden you spot (and smell from a mile away) a je ne sais quoi divine aroma emanating from your go-to spot: the cinnamon roll shop. Core scent memory unlocked.
Between the aroma of freshly-baked dough and the warm, spicy scent of cinnamon, cinnamon rolls are like a big ol’ bear hug, ready to make you feel better with just one ooey, gooey bite. That’s to say, cozy sweater weather season wouldn’t be complete without your house smelling like homemade cinnamon rolls at least once a week, can’t we all agree? Ahead we delve into a series of anti-inflammatory vegan cinnamon roll recipes—from vegan ube to golden milk cinnamon rolls—and it’s safe to say, these buns are far from basic.