The Vegan 4-Ingredient Banana Rolls are a delicious sweet treat. This dessert contains three grams of fiber and 185 calories per serving. Takes 55 minutes to prepare these rolls. We made this recipe with only four ingredients: banana, vegan puff pastry, granulated sugar, and vegan milk. Making this dessert is very easy because the instructions given are clear. Pair these pinwheels with chai tea, vegan chocolate sauce, berry bowl, coconut whipped cream, overnight oats, vegan pancakes, or powdered sugar. Store these Vegan 4-Ingredient Banana Rolls for 3 days in the refrigerator.
STATS:
- Total time: 55 minutes
- Cuisine: American
- Serving size: 1 pinwheel
- Calories: 185 kcal
- Serving: 8 pinwheels
- Chilling time: 10 minutes
- Preparation time: 15 minutes
- Course: Dessert
- Diet: Vegan
- Cooking time: 30 minutes
EQUIPMENT:
- Baking tray
- Pastry brush
- Small bowl
- Rolling pin
- Baking paper
- Knife
- Cutting board
- Refrigerator
INGREDIENTS:
- One medium ripe banana
- 2 tbsp vegan milk
- One sheet vegan puff pastry
- 2 tbsp granulated sugar
INGREDIENT NOTES:
RIPE BANANA:
- We use this banana to make the filling of the pinwheels. A ripe banana gives a natural sweet taste and fruity texture in the dessert. You may use apples or pears as per your preference.
VEGAN PUFF PASTRY:
- It makes the flaky outer layer of the pinwheels. This puff pastry makes the recipe easy and gives better results. You may use vegan crescent dough as an alternative.
VEGAN MILK:
- This milk is used to brush the pinwheels before baking. It gives a golden surface to the rolls and sticks sugar to it. You may use almond milk, oat milk, or soy milk as an option.
GRANULATED SUGAR:
- It gives sweetness and lightly caramelizes the tops of the pinwheels. Brown sugar is good to use as a substitute.
INSTRUCTIONS:
- First, warm the oven to 180°C and include baking paper on the tray.
- Cut the peeled banana evenly into thin slices so they cook well.
- Lightly flour the clean surface and put the vegan puff pastry on it then gently roll.
- Arrange the banana slices on the puff pastry in neat rows and leave some space between the rows.
- Roll the puff pastry into a log and keep it tight, but do not press it down.
- Seal the roll and chill it for ten minutes in the refrigerator.
- Take the chilled roll from the refrigerator and cut it into 1-inch-thick slices with a sharp knife.
- Put the pinwheels cut-side up on the tray and put some space between them.
- Pour vegan milk into the bowl and use it to brush the tops of the pinwheels.
- Sprinkle granulated sugar lightly on them and bake these pinwheels for 30 minutes.
- Take them from the tray and cool for ten minutes, then serve.
SERVING SUGGESTIONS:
BREAKFAST:
- Vegan Yogurt
- Fresh Fruit Salad
- Berry Bowl
- Overnight Oats
DESSERT:
- Vegan Vanilla Ice Cream
- Vegan Chocolate Sauce
- Coconut Whipped Cream
- Berry Compote
SNACK:
- Chai Tea
- Black Coffee
- Hot Chocolate
- Vegan Latte
BRUNCH:
- Vegan Pancakes
- Fresh Berries
- Fruit Platter
- Vegan French Toast
TOPPINGS:
- Powdered Sugar
- Chocolate Drizzle
- Cinnamon Sugar
- Caramel Sauce
TIPS:
- Ripe bananas give a sweeter taste without releasing extra water.
- Use cold pastry because it rolls easily and bakes well.
- Avoid filling the pastry too much with the banana so the rolling does not become hard.
STORAGE INFORMATION:
FRIDGE:
- Store the pinwheels for 3 days in the container.
FREEZER:
- Freeze the baked pinwheels in the box for two months.
FAQs:
Can I include frozen bananas in this recipe?
- Yes, you may add frozen bananas, but they release more water and can make the puff pastry soggy.
Why do we chill the dough then cut it?
- Chilling it makes the puff pastry firm and easy to cut for better shape.
Can I include cinnamon in this dessert?
- Yes, you may sprinkle a little cinnamon on the banana after rolling the pastry.
What makes the pinwheels soggy?
- Including a lot of banana slices or too warm pastry makes the pinwheels soggy.
Can I make these pinwheels gluten-free?
- Yes, utilize gluten-free vegan puff pastry if you do not want gluten in the dessert.
NUTRITIONAL INFORMATION:
Iron: 1.0 mg
Total carbs: 30 g
Vitamin A: 35 IU
Fiber: 3 g
Calcium: 12 mg
Protein: 3 g
Calories: 185 kcal
Net carbs: 27 g
Sodium: 125 mg
Potassium: 115 mg
