Dairy-Free Homemade Honey Buns

Indulge in the soft, sticky sweetness of Dairy-Free Homemade Honey Buns, a delightful treat perfect for breakfast, brunch, or a cozy dessert. This recipe combines fluffy, golden dough infused with coconut milk and a touch of honey for natural sweetness, while a cinnamon-brown sugar filling adds a warm, spiced kick. Topped with a silky almond milk glaze, these buns are completely dairy-free, making them ideal for those with lactose sensitivities or vegan preferences (when using an egg substitute). With a one-hour rise and a quick baking time, these honey buns are easy to make and hard to resist. Serve them warm from the oven for a melt-in-your-mouth experience your whole family will love. Perfect for special occasions or weekend baking projects, these homemade honey buns bring comfort and joy in every bite!

Nutriscore Rating: 53/100

Prep Time:30 mins

Cook Time:20 mins

Total Time:50 mins

Servings: 12

Ingredients

• 0.25 cups Warm water
• 2.25 teaspoons Active dry yeast
• 3 cups All-purpose flour
• 0.5 teaspoons Salt
• 0.75 cups Coconut milk (canned, unsweetened)
• 0.25 cups Vegetable oil
• 0.5 cups Honey
• 1 Egg
• 0.25 cups Brown sugar
• 1 teaspoons Ground cinnamon
• 1 cups Powdered sugar
• 1 teaspoons Vanilla extract
• 2 tablespoons Unsweetened almond milk

Directions

Step 1

In a small bowl, combine the warm water and active dry yeast. Stir and let sit for about 5 minutes until foamy.

Step 2

In a large bowl, mix the all-purpose flour and salt.

Step 3

In a separate bowl, whisk together the coconut milk, vegetable oil, honey, and egg.

Step 4

Pour the yeast mixture and the wet mixture into the flour and salt. Stir until a dough forms.

Step 5

Knead the dough on a lightly floured surface for about 5 minutes until smooth and elastic.

Step 6

Place the dough in a lightly oiled bowl, cover, and let it rise in a warm place for 1 hour or until doubled in size.

Step 7

Punch down the risen dough and roll it out on a floured surface into a rectangle approximately 12x9 inches.

Step 8

Spread the brown sugar and cinnamon evenly over the dough.

Step 9

Roll the dough tightly from the long edge to form a log. Cut the log into 12 equal pieces.

Step 10

Place the buns in a greased baking pan, cover, and let rise for another 30 minutes.

Step 11

Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C).

Step 12

Bake the honey buns for 15-20 minutes until golden brown.

Step 13

While the buns are baking, prepare the glaze by mixing the powdered sugar, vanilla extract, and almond milk until smooth.

Step 14

Once the buns are baked, let them cool slightly before drizzling the glaze over the top.

Step 15

Serve warm and enjoy your dairy-free honey buns!

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(1027.7g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	3269.9

Total Fat 106.3g	0%
Saturated Fat 47.4g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 35.4g
Cholesterol 196mg	0%
Sodium 1351.4mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 545.0g	0%
Dietary Fiber 12.6g	0%
Total Sugars 257.1g
Protein 50.3g	0%

Vitamin D 59.0IU	0%
Calcium 219.2mg	0%
Iron 24.9mg	0%
Potassium 1205.4mg	0%

*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.

Source of Calories

Fat: 28.7%

Protein: 6.0%

Carbs: 65.3%