Vegan Chocolate Chip Croissant

Indulge in the irresistible flakiness of these Vegan Chocolate Chip Croissants, a plant-based twist on the classic French pastry! This recipe combines tender, buttery layers with rich vegan chocolate chips for a decadent treat that’s perfect for breakfast, brunch, or dessert. Made with simple ingredients like almond milk, vegan butter, and all-purpose flour, these croissants deliver authentic taste and texture without any dairy or eggs. The recipe’s step-by-step process of laminating the dough ensures light, airy layers, while a touch of vanilla enhances their subtle sweetness. Serve these golden, fresh-from-the-oven delights with a steaming cup of coffee or your favorite tea for a luxurious vegan experience that’s sure to impress. Whether you’re a seasoned baker or new to croissant-making, these pastries are worth every minute of preparation.

Nutriscore Rating: 44/100

Prep Time:240 mins

Cook Time:20 mins

Total Time:260 mins

Servings: 12

Ingredients

• 2.5 cups All-purpose flour
• 3 tablespoons Sugar
• 2.25 teaspoons Instant yeast
• 1 teaspoon Salt
• 1 cup Unsweetened almond milk
• 1.25 cups Vegan butter
• 1 cup Vegan chocolate chips
• 1 teaspoon Vanilla extract
• 2 tablespoons Water

Directions

Step 1

In a large mixing bowl, combine the all-purpose flour, sugar, instant yeast, and salt. Mix well to combine the dry ingredients.

Step 2

Warm the unsweetened almond milk gently in a saucepan until lukewarm. Add it to the dry ingredients along with the vanilla extract and stir until a dough forms.

Step 3

Knead the dough on a floured surface for about 5 minutes until smooth and elastic. Place the dough back in the bowl, cover with a damp cloth, and let it rise at room temperature for about 1.5 hours or until it doubles in size.

Step 4

While the dough is rising, cut the cold vegan butter into thin slices and layer them between two pieces of parchment paper. Roll it out into a rectangle about 5 by 8 inches. Place in the refrigerator to chill.

Step 5

Once the dough has risen, punch it down and roll it into a rectangle on a floured surface, approximately 10 by 15 inches.

Step 6

Place the chilled butter slab in the center of the dough. Fold the dough's sides over the butter to completely encase it like an envelope.

Step 7

Roll out the dough into a large rectangle, then fold a third of the dough into the center, followed by the other third, like folding a letter. Rotate the dough 90 degrees and repeat this rolling and folding process three more times, chilling the dough for 20 minutes between each roll.

Step 8

After the final fold, chill the dough for at least 1 hour.

Step 9

Preheat the oven to 400°F (200°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.

Step 10

Roll the dough out one final time into a large rectangle about 1/4 inch thick. Cut into 12 triangles.

Step 11

Place a few vegan chocolate chips at the wide end of each triangle and roll up towards the tip, forming a crescent shape.

Step 12

Place the croissants on the baking sheet, cover lightly with plastic wrap, and let them rise for about 30 minutes.

Step 13

Brush the croissants lightly with a mix of water and a pinch of sugar for a golden crust.

Step 14

Bake in the preheated oven for 18-20 minutes, or until golden brown and fully puffed.

Step 15

Allow the croissants to cool slightly before serving them warm.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(1148.6g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	4475.6

Total Fat 290.4g	0%
Saturated Fat 180.8g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 0.7g
Cholesterol 0mg	0%
Sodium 4314.9mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 399.4g	0%
Dietary Fiber 26.4g	0%
Total Sugars 134.9g
Protein 51.5g	0%

Vitamin D 87.8IU	0%
Calcium 468.7mg	0%
Iron 23.1mg	0%
Potassium 1295.8mg	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: 59.2%

Protein: 4.7%

Carbs: 36.2%