NO-BAKE RAW CINNAMON ROLLS (EREWHON-INSPIRED)
on Dec 05, 2025
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These raw cinnamon rolls are soft, sweet, and naturally gluten-free, with no oven required.
I’ve always had a soft spot for cinnamon rolls. But I also know myself well enough to admit that sometimes, I just don’t want to wait multiple hours before they’re ready.
That’s exactly why when I saw Erewhon’s version of these, I knew I had to create my own No-Bake Raw Cinnamon Rolls.
Over the years, I’ve developed a bit of a habit of recreating the things I love there in a way that fits into my life. Not everyone lives in LA, not everyone wants to spend $18 on a single dessert.
What I love most about this recipe is how uncomplicated it is. The dough comes together with a few pantry staples like almond butter, oat flour, vanilla, and a scoop of protein powder.
The filling is even simpler: a layer of natural sweetness like date paste or maple syrup, and as much cinnamon as you want!
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You’ll see what all the hype is about at Erewhon with this homemade version…can’t wait for you to try. Enjoy!
Key Ingredients for Raw Cinnamon Rolls
No need to preheat the oven. Just grab these ingredients, and you’ll have “cinnamon rolls” in no time!
- Almond Butter: Nut butter binds the dough ingredients together, keeping everything nice and smooth. If almond butter isn’t your thing, cashew butter works equally well here.
- Dates or Maple Syrup: I used softened dates for the filling, but you could also use maple syrup (I’d recommend 2 tablespoons).This natural sweetener is in all three components – the dough, filling, and drizzle.
- Vanilla Extract: A must for every baked (or no-baked) good!
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Pin It- Gluten-Free Oat Flour: You can either buy oat flour or make it yourself using plain oats in a high-speed blender.
- Vanilla Protein Powder: I love to sneak in a little bit of protein whenever I can! One of my favorite brands is @ritual, but feel free to use your preference here.
- Cinnamon: An obvious ingredient!
- Dairy-free Cream Cheese: I like @miyokoscreamery, which makes a great dairy-free cream cheese with cashews and coconut cream. You can use regular cream cheese if you’re not dairy-free.
How to Make Erewhon Copycat Raw Cinnamon Rolls
First, make the dough. In a bowl, stir almond butter, maple syrup, and vanilla until smooth. Add oat flour, protein powder, and salt. Mix until a dough forms.
Next, roll the dough into a rectangle between two sheets of parchment. Spread with maple syrup or date paste and sprinkle evenly with cinnamon.
Roll up tightly into a log. Chill in the freezer for 30 minutes until firm, then slice into bite-sized rolls.
In a small bowl, whisk the drizzle ingredients until smooth. Drizzle over bites, and enjoy! These will last in the fridge for up to one week in a sealed container.
More No-Bake Holiday Desserts:
- No-Bake Chocolate Cookies (Gluten-Free & Refined Sugar-Free)
- No-Bake Caramel Pecan Pie Bars
- No-Bake Chocolate Peanut Butter Pretzel Bars
NO-BAKE RAW CINNAMON ROLLS (EREWHON-INSPIRED)
Ingredients
For the Dough:
- ½ cup almond or cashew butter
- ⅓ cup maple syrup
- 1 teaspoon vanilla
- ½ cup gluten-free oat flour
- ¼ cup protein powder
- Pinch of salt
For the Filling:
- 12 dates, pitted and soaked in hot water for 10 minutes
- 2 tablespoons maple syrup or date paste
- 2 teaspoons cinnamon
For the Drizzle:
- 2 tablespoons dairy-free cream cheese
- 1 tablespoon maple syrup
Instructions
- In a bowl, stir almond butter, maple syrup, and vanilla until smooth. Add oat flour, protein powder, and salt. Mix until a dough forms.
- Make the filling by adding the softened dates, maple syrup, and cinnamon to a small blender and blending until smooth, scraping down the sides as needed. (You can also do this with an immersion blender.)
- Roll the dough into a rectangle between two sheets of parchment. Spread evenly with the filling.
- Roll up tightly into a log. Chill in the freezer for 30 minutes until firm, then slice into bite-sized rolls.
- In a small bowl, whisk the drizzle ingredients until smooth. Drizzle over bites, and enjoy!
Notes
Nutrition
Nutrition information is automatically calculated, so should only be used as an approximation.
Once again, another amazing recipe!! So simple and delicious
Thank you so much, Brooklyn!
Absolutely delicious and so easy to make!
Thank you so much, Sophie!