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Cinnamon Lovers Rejoice: 35 Must-Try Vegan Recipes

Attention, cinnamon lovers. Indulge in these tasty creations, from cozy breakfast treats to rich desserts, all bursting with warm, spiced flavor.

Mar 19, 2025

by Megan McFadden

Cinnamon Lovers Rejoice: 35 Must-Try Vegan Recipes

Discover the Magic of Cinnamon in Plant-Based Cooking

Cinnamon, a versatile and inspiring spice, is not just a warm, comforting addition to your kitchen—it’s a game-changer for plant-based cooking. Its ability to enhance various dishes and its health benefits make it a staple in any kitchen focused on flavor and wellness.

Whether you sprinkle it on oatmeal, stir it into savory curries, or bake it into desserts, cinnamon adds depth and sweetness without adding sugar or extra ingredients. More importantly, it’s packed with antioxidants and anti-inflammatory properties, making it a healthy addition to your diet.

Ready to get inspired? Try these vegan cinnamon recipes today, including but not limited to the following:

Cinnamon roll casserole
Cinnamon baklava
Cinnamon bread
Cinnamon butter
Cinnamon cupcakes

1. Cinnamon Roll Casserole

I am a big casserole fan. One of my favorite things to make in meal prep is casseroles. They tend to be easy to make, are very adaptable depending on one's taste, and can be thrown into a casserole dish and then in the oven quickly.

Even though you have to wait until the dough rises to bake it, you have plenty of time to prep other things while you're waiting. Try this cinnamon roll casserole from Make It Dairy Free.

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One of my favorite parts of Make It Dairy Free's blog is its numerous cinnamon roll recipes.

2. Vegan Babka

Babka is a sweet, yeast-leavened bread that originated in Jewish communities of Eastern Europe. It features a rich, brioche-like dough rolled out, spread with a filling (such as chocolate, cinnamon, or fruit preserves), then twisted or braided before baking. The result is a beautifully swirled, soft, slightly dense loaf with a caramelized crust.

Modern variations include vegan versions made with dairy-free butter and plant-based milk. Babka is often enjoyed as a dessert or breakfast treat, sometimes topped with a sugary glaze or streusel.

If you want to give this bread a try, make vegan cinnamon babka with the help of The Banana Diaries.

3. Cinnamon Bread

Sometimes, when I picture loaves of bread, it reminds me of all of the movies where older relatives or neighbors make fruit cake and later the protagonist throws it away after they leave.

In reality, even though some cakes are made in loaves, I would rather have flavored bread any day. From banana to zucchini chocolate chip, there are so many ways to enjoy your favorite fruits, veggies, and flavors in bread.

For example, I recommend this cinnamon bread from ShortGirlTallOrder.

4. Cinnamon Butter

When I was a kid, the only food that I knew about that contained the word "butter" was peanut butter, besides plain old butter, of course.

Over time, I learned about various spreads, from Nutella to apple butter. If you prefer one with cinnamon, make cinnamon butter, a recipe by Almond Cow.

5. Cinnamon Cupcakes

I have a lot of good and bad memories associated with cupcakes. One of the negative ones was shortly after Robin Williams died in 2014. They were handing out free rainbow cupcakes at school because of his death as an attempt at suicide awareness. Even though the cupcake was tasty, I felt bad the entire time I ate it.

On a brighter note, you should bake these cinnamon cupcakes from Thank You Berry Much.

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I also recommend these cupcake recipes.

6. Cinnamon Sugar Donuts

My day job is working at a church. One fond set of memories was seeing the positive interactions between parishioners at Coffee & Donuts, a time for people to connect with the parish family after Mass with, you guessed it, donuts and coffee along with lemonade and water.

Even though I did not enjoy working on my days off and missing family events, seeing the smiles on people's faces with a donut and beverage was nice. I hope we can find a way to bring that event back with more volunteer involvement.

If you want to make your family and friends smile at brunch, create cinnamon sugar donuts for them with the help of Romy London.

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Here are more breakfast recipes.

7. Cinnamon Granola

If I do not have any bread or bagels in my pantry, I tend to have some granola for breakfast. I tend to mix dried fruit (raisins and craisins) and nuts (pistachios and mixed nuts) to make it healthier and vary the taste.

You are welcome to buy a bag of granola from the store or make it homemade. If you prefer the cheaper option, make cinnamon granola with the help of The Vegan 8.

8. Snickerdoodles

Snickerdoodles are my second favorite flavor of cookie after mint double chocolate chip.

Even though snickerdoodles are more prevalent around Christmastime, they remind me of my favorite season: fall. Even though I prefer summer temperatures, I love going to pumpkin patches, haunted houses, bonfires, apple orchards, hayrides, corn mazes, fall leaves, and so much more.

If you are missing fall, bake snickerdoodles, a recipe by The Hidden Veggies.

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You might also like these cookie recipes.

9. Apple Cinnamon Muffins

At my Bible study, the host tends to make a type of vegan muffin to accommodate me and sometimes brings a nonvegan dessert or treat as well in case the other participants want to have something else.

Every time I enjoy a muffin there, I realize I should make a batch of muffins sometime. The problem is I need an occasion to make them or else I end up forgetting them in the freezer or having them spoil before I eat all 12 of them.

Maybe I can make some muffins when my siblings come into town for Easter. Until then, I need to find an excuse to create apple cinnamon muffins from The Chestnut Bakery before then.

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Here are more apple recipes.

10. Glazed Cinnamon Apple Fritters

Whenever I go to a town, county, or state fair with my family, my dad tends to buy a plate of fritters with powdered sugar. The local water park and theme park sell fritters too, but we never buy them there, most likely because chlorine and roller coasters don't go great with sticky fingers and fried foods.

Regardless of your associations with fritters, try glazed cinnamon apple fritters from Sincerely Tori.

11. Apple Cinnamon Scones

Originally, scones were cooked on a griddle, not baked in an oven.

Traditional Scottish scones, known as "bannocks," were large, round, and cooked on a griddle over an open fire. They were then cut into triangular wedges before serving. It wasn’t until the invention of baking powder in the 19th century that the modern, oven-baked, fluffy scones we know today became popular.

If you want to give this baked good a try, make apple cinnamon scones with the help of Vegan Richa.

12. Cinnamon Raisin Bagels

One concern about bagels for vegans is l-cysteine, a type of dough conditioner sometimes derived from animal sources, like poultry feathers and hog or human hair.

Even though plant-based sources of L-cysteine exist, such as legumes and seeds, this is why the bagels at Einstein Bros. Bagels and Dunkin' Donuts are not considered vegan.

Decrease the weird preservatives in your breakfast by making bagels at home, like these cinnamon raisin bagels from Upbeet & Kaleing It.

13. Cinnamon Roll Mug Cake

Mug recipes are a great way to enjoy a food you love without having to make a whole pan of it. It's perfect for individual households like mine and for tight kitchen quarters like college dorms and apartments.

In terms of cinnamon, try cinnamon roll mug cake from Cinnamon & Coriander.

14. Cinnamon Swirl Apple Cider Marshmallows

As a kid, I was unaware of any purpose of marshmallows besides roasting them for s'mores or melting them to make homemade Rice Krispies Treats.

Today, I know that marshmallows are in many foods, from ambrosia (a type of fruit salad) to sweet potato casserole, but I steer clear of ordinary marshmallows because they contain gelatin.

For a vegan alternative, try cinnamon swirl apple cider marshmallows from Make It Dairy Free.

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If this sounds good, I recommend these s'more recipes.

15. Cinnamon Bun Sheet Pan Pancakes

Sometimes, when my siblings are in town, my family makes brunch on Sunday mornings after church. I feel left out often because most breakfast foods aren't vegan, and I'm tired of only eating fruit during these occasions.

Lucky for me, I can make pancakes at home whenever I want. One suggestion is to create cinnamon bun sheet pan pancakes from Monkey and Me Kitchen Adventures.

16. Apple Cinnamon Smoothie

Here is a win for health nuts everywhere.

The early electric blender in the 1930s allowed for the easy mixing of fruits, ice, and liquids, giving birth to what we now call smoothies. However, smoothies gained mainstream popularity starting in the 1960s and 1970s due to the rise of health food culture and veganism.

If you like smoothies, make apple cinnamon smoothie with the help of Cozy Peach Kitchen.

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You might also like these smoothie recipes.

17. Apple Cinnamon Pie

I remember when we used to have over a dozen pies at Thanksgiving. Granted, our Thanksgiving gatherings have 80-100 people for our annual family reunion on Thanksgiving Day.

Unfortunately, more and more of our pie bakers and buyers have passed away. My paternal grandma passed away over 25 years ago, and my grandpa died in 2019. My grandma's remaining surviving siblings and siblings-in-law passed the torch for my siblings and parents to make Thanksgiving meals, and I am not much of a help to them with being vegan.

Luckily, we can count on someone bringing apple pie for the dessert bar each year, which is a family favorite. Bake vegan apple cinnamon pie from Peanut Butter Plus Chocolate.

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For more inspiration, bake more pies.

18. Cinnamon Pear Crisp

During the summer months, one of my favorite desserts to make with fresh fruit is a crisp, which is made out of baked fruit and topped with a crumbly topping.

Some tasty fruits to use include blackberries, cherries, apples, and pears.

If you need some inspiration, try cinnamon pear crisp from Nourished by Caroline.

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I recommend these pear recipes.

19. Cinnamon Star Bread

Around Christmastime, my family tends to make a variety of desserts for the festivities, including but not limited to cake balls, buckeyes, fudge, and sugar cookies. Even though these desserts aren't that fancy, at least they are delicious.

Across the pond in parts of Europe, star bread is the highlight in many households around the holidays. Known for looking like a star, it's often made with enriched dough, such as a brioche or sweet bread dough, and can be filled with various sweet or savory fillings, such as chocolate, cinnamon, garlic butter, or fruit preserves.

If you want to give this baked good a try, make vegan cinnamon star bread with the help of Liv Vegan Strong.

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Here are additional Christmas recipes.

20. Cinnamon French Toast Sticks

In high school, one of my classmates played this song in class. I honestly forgot the reasoning, but ever since, "Toast" by Heywood Banks keeps repeating in my head every time I see French toast.

If this breakfast dish is up your alley, make cinnamon French toast sticks from Plant Based RD.

21. Churros

Before I fully understood the impacts of colonization of the Americas, I always made the assumption that all food served at Mexican restaurants came from Mexico.

In actuality, a lot of these dishes are Tex-Mex (fajitas, nachos, and chili con carne), and some originated from Spain (alfajores, gazpacho, and churros).

In terms of churros, fry vegan churros with the help of Full of Plants.

22. Skillet Cinnamon Apples

In some cultures, fresh fruit is considered a dessert due to its sweetness, but it is also a great topping for what my dad jokingly calls a salad: ice cream with fruit on top.

If you have some apples handy at home, make skillet cinnamon apples from The Simple Veganista.

23. Cinnamon Roll Cake

When I was a a kid, my mom used to bake a berry chocolate cake for our birthday parties. Even though I don't know the original recipe, I found a vegan version of the cake recipe.

In terms of cinnamon, create cinnamon roll cake with the help of Rainbow Plant Life.

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If this sounds good, make more cake recipes.

24. Sticky Cinnamon Apple Galette

A galette is a type of rustic, free-form pastry originating from France.

It is typically made with a single layer of dough, folded around a sweet or savory filling, leaving the center exposed. Unlike pies or tarts, galettes do not require a special pan, giving them a more casual and artisanal appearance.

One example is this sticky cinnamon apple galette from Nourishing Amy.

25. Kanelbullar

Cinnamon rolls originated in Northern Europe. Throughout that region, kanelbullar, also known as Swedish cinnamon buns, stood out because of its addition of cardamom in the recipe.

If you want to give this a try, bake kanelbullar with the help of Lazy Cat Kitchen.

26. Cinnamon Roll Cookies

When you make actual cinnamon rolls, one tip of the trade is using unflavored and unwaxed dental floss to cut through the dough to prevent yourself from squishing or tearing the dough.

Even though this step is not needed with this cookie recipe, it is still great thing to keep in mind for future reference.

Make cinnamon roll cookies from ShortGirlTallOrder.

27. Monkey Bread

The exact origin of monkey bread is unknown, but rumor has it the name comes from way it is eaten—by pulling apart the small, sticky pieces with your fingers, much like how a monkey might pick at food.

To try this for yourself, bake monkey bread with the help of Feasting on Fruit.

28. Biscoff Cinnamon Rolls

I learned about Biscoff cookies on one of my marching band trips to Europe. They were offered as a snack on the plane, and I thought they were delicious even before I went vegan.

After I came that to that realization, I bought them for myself. I enjoy eating them with dairy-free hot chocolate.

If you like Biscoff cookies, I recommend trying these Biscoff cinnamon rolls from Thank You Berry Much.

29. Cinnamon Knots

In baking, knots are how they sound: small pieces of dough tied into a knot shape. Afterwards, they are baked and usually brushed with garlic butter. Other variations include cinnamon knots or soft bread knots.

For a sweeter knot, try cinnamon knots from Make It Dairy Free.

30. Vegan Cinnamon Toast Crunch Cereal

Cinnamon Toast Crunch might seem vegan due to the ingredient list, since it does not contain dairy or honey. Unfortunately, Cinnamon Toast Crunch is not vegan due to containing Vitamin D3, which is made out of wool.

Fortunately, there are a lot of plant-based alternatives to foods we love thanks to the vegan and vegan-friendly food bloggers. For example, make vegan Cinnamon Toast Crunch cereal with the help of Romy London.

31. Baklava

One fond memory I have of baklava is around the holidays as a kid, one of my mom's doctor friends gave my mom baklava for Christmas. Sometimes, it was homemade, and other times, it was store-bought.

Create this vegan baklava with the help of Vegan Richa.

32. Rhubarb and Cinnamon Red Lentil Curry

Even though most of these recipes emphasized how cinnamon goes well in desserts and baked goods, cinnamon also plays a part in some main courses.

For example, cinnamon adds a natural and fragrant flavor to curry.

If anyone wants a spring-flavored curry, make rhubarb and cinnamon red lentil curry from Lowly Food.

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You might also like these rhubarb recipes.

33. Cinnamon Truffles

I'm used to having cake balls for dessert. Even though they look a lot like truffles, they are completely different desserts.

Long story short, cake balls are made with crumbled cake mixed with frosting and coated with melted chocolate, candy melts, or almond bark (my family's preference).

Meanwhile, truffles are made of chocolate ganache (mixture of melted chocolate and heavy cream) and rolled in toppings like chocolate shavings, nuts, or cocoa powder.

I recommend trying cinnamon truffles, a recipe by Veggie Inspired.

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I recommend these vegan candy recipes and my vegan Halloween candy guide.

34. Vegan Tagine with Chickpeas

Tagine is a North African stew that is normally cooked in a vessel called a "tagine."

If you do not have the space to purchase your own tagine, Nisha Vora recommends using a Dutch oven or a braising pan with a tight-fitting lid or putting foil on top if it does not have a lid.

Create vegan tagine with chickpeas from Rainbow Plant Life.

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You might also like these soup recipes and more African recipes.

35. Cardamom Cinnamon Turmeric Iced Tea

Last but not least, tea is becoming so popular that there are multiple tea places near me, and that's saying something because I live in Iowa.

If you're into flavored tea, make cardamom cinnamon turmeric iced tea with the help of Vegan Richa.

Savor the Warmth: Your Cinnamon Journey Awaits

Cinnamon isn’t just a spice—it’s a doorway to endless culinary possibilities. From hearty breakfasts to decadent desserts, these cinnamon recipes prove that cinnamon has the power to elevate any dish with its warm, aromatic charm.

Whether you’re a seasoned cinnamon enthusiast or just beginning to explore its magic, there’s no better time to start experimenting. Stock your pantry with this versatile spice, roll up your sleeves, and let your kitchen become a haven of cozy, cinnamon-infused creations.

So, what are you waiting for? Your cinnamon journey awaits. Savor every moment and every bite.