Vegan Cinnamon Raisin Biscuits

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These Vegan Cinnamon Raisin Biscuits will become your favorite new weekend treat to bake. Tender, fluffy, and not overly sweet, this recipe is a cross between a cinnamon roll and a vegan buttermilk biscuit. They deliver warm cinnamon sugar and juicy bursts of raisins. These biscuits are fast and easy to make. If you’re chasing the memory of those soft, slightly sweet cinnamon biscuits from fast-food and diner breakfast menus, look no further. Our homemade Vegan Cinnamon Raisin Biscuits capture everything comforting. They’re perfect for a leisurely breakfast, brunch, or a simple afternoon treat.

Why You’ll Love These Biscuits

• Simple ingredients you probably already have
• No rolling or cutting dough
• Perfectly soft and fluffy biscuits
• Not overly sweet
• Loved by kids and adults alike

How To Make Vegan Cinnamon Raisin Biscuits

Ingredients

Dry Ingredients

• 2 cups all-purpose flour
• 2 tbsp baking powder
• 1 tbsp baking soda
• 1 tbsp granulated sugar
• ½ tsp salt

Mix-Ins & Flavor

• ½ cup raisins
• 1 tsp cinnamon
• ¼ cup brown sugar

Wet Ingredients

• ½ cup cold plant based butter, cubed
• 1 cup plant based milk
• 1 tbsp apple cider vinegar

Optional Glaze

• ½ cup powdered sugar
• 2 tbsp plant based milk
• ¼ tsp vanilla
• optional dash of cinnamon

Instructions

1. Prep the Dough

Preheat your oven to 450°F and line a baking sheet with parchment.

In a small bowl mix together one cup of plant based milk with one tablespoon of apple cider vinegar. Set to the side for later. This is your vegan buttermilk. It needs to sit at room temperature for about 5 minutes.

In another small bowl soak 1/2 cup of raisins in warm water. This allows the raisins to plump and soften. Allow the raisins to soak for about 5 minutes and then drain the water away.

Meanwhile use a food processor to mix the dry ingredients (flour, baking powder, baking soda, salt and sugar). After the pulsing the dry ingredients to quickly mix together add the cold plant based butter (it’s important that it’s cold butter) to the food processor. Pulse the ingredients together a few times to combine the flour and butter. The food processor will easily cut the butter into tiny pea sized chunks. The four and butter mixture will be dry and sandy looking.

2. Add the Raisins & Cinnamon Mix-Ins.

Transfer the flour and butter mixture to a large mixing bowl. Stir in the raisins, cinnamon, and brown sugar. Mix just until evenly distributed.

3. Bring the Dough Together

Pour in the vegan buttermilk. Stir gently until the dough starts to come together. Don’t overwork it.

4. Form the Biscuits

Use a 1/4 cup measuring scoop or spoon to form the biscuits. Drop the biscuits on the prepared sheet.

5. Bake

Bake for 18 minutes, or until golden around the edges.

6. Add the Optional Glaze

Whisk together the powdered sugar, vanilla, and 2 tablespoons of plant based milk to make a glaze. Drizzle the glaze over the warm baked biscuits.

Tips for the Best Vegan Cinnamon Raisin Biscuits

• Keep your plant based butter cold to create fluffy biscuits.
• Soak the raisins for a few minutes in warm water for extra softness.
• Don’t overmix or your biscuits can get tough.
• Add extra cinnamon to the the glaze for added spice.

How to Serve Them

Cinnamon Raisin Biscuits are perfect with:

• A drizzle of sugar glaze
• A smear of vegan cinnamon maple butter
• Fresh fruit
• Hot coffee or chai tea

They also make a great grab-and-go breakfast or a sweet addition to a holiday brunch spread.

More Breakfast Ideas

If you love warm fresh baked morning treats you might also want to try these comforting plant based favorites:

• Vegetarian Southern Breakfast: 20+ Meatless Comfort Food Classics – Looking to build a complete weekend spread around these biscuits? Check out my ultimate guide to traditional meatless Southern breakfast staples.
• Easy Lemon Blueberry Croissant Breakfast Casserole – The perfect blend of tart blueberries, bright lemon zest, and buttery croissants baked into a rich prep ahead brunch dish.
• Easy Vegan Alabama Pecan Bread – A moist warmly spiced quick bread packed with toasted Southern pecans and a sweet brown sugar.
• The Ultimate Southern Biscuit Bar (Easy Brunch Idea!) – Take your biscuit game to the next level with this fun customizable hosting guide featuring sweet and savory toppings everyone will love.