Vegan Cheesy Pizza Buns Recipe (Easy + Homemade)
Today we are making an easy, homemade Vegan Cheesy Pizza Buns Recipe! If you’re craving the ultimate comfort food but want to keep it plant-based, these Vegan Cheesy Pizza Buns are going to be your new obsession. Imagine all the deliciousness of pizza wrapped up in a soft, doughy bun – warm, cheesy, and perfectly saucy. Whether you’re whipping these up for a quick snack, a fun dinner, or even an appetizer for guests, they’re a crowd-pleaser that satisfies every pizza craving without any animal products. Plus, they’re so easy to make with just a few basic ingredients.
The magic of these pizza buns lies in the gooey combination of vegan cheddar and mozzarella cheeses, which melt beautifully for that stringy, cheesy bite you love. Layer that with a tangy vegan pasta sauce, all wrapped up in a homemade pizza dough, and you’ve got a handheld pizza treat that’s bursting with flavor in every bite. The best part? You can customize the filling with your favorite toppings, from vegan pepperoni to sautéed mushrooms or bell peppers.
What makes this recipe extra special is that it’s perfect for meal prep. These buns store and reheat well, so you can make a big batch and enjoy them throughout the week. They’re also great for packing into lunchboxes or serving at game nights, making them versatile for any occasion.
Why You’ll Love These Vegan Cheesy Pizza Buns
Portable Pizza Perfection: These buns are like mini pizzas you can take on the go! Whether you’re headed to a picnic, packing a snack for work, or just want an easy-to-eat meal while watching a movie, they offer all the flavors of pizza in a convenient, portable form.
Quick and Customizable: You only need a handful of ingredients, but you can easily mix things up to suit your mood. Want a spicy kick? Add jalapeños. Craving something meaty? Toss in some vegan sausage. The possibilities are endless with these versatile buns.
Substitutions
Pizza Sauce: Check the ingredients in your pizza sauce, to make sure it doesn’t contain animal products such as milk or meat, before using. You can even use pasta sauce, such as Primavera, Basil & Garlic or another flavor of choice.
Plain tomato sauce will not contain a mixture of spices like pizza or pasta sauce would, so if using plain tomato sauce, add in a mix of Italian herbs and spices, such as dried basil, oregano and thyme.
Cheddar & Mozzarella Cheese: There are many brands of shredded vegan cheese (or whole blocks of cheese that you can shred) available at many grocery stores. Taste test your cheese before using – some are hit or miss with the flavor. I used Violife’s brand in this recipe.
All-Purpose Flour: Do not substitute all-purpose flour with any other type of flour for making the pizza dough.
Extra-Virgin Olive Oil: Use avocado oil.
Xylitol: Xylitol is a naturally occurring sugar alcohol used as a sweetener. It’s found in small amounts in many fruits and vegetables, and also in baking. It’s lower on the glycemic index as compared to regular sugar, and is considered a non-refined sweetener.
You can swap in regular white sugar as well. If using white sugar and you want the recipe to be 100% vegan, look for white sugar that is specifically vegan. Due to bone char being used in the processing steps of most white sugars, they wouldn’t technically be vegan.
Vegan Cheesy Pizza Buns Recipe Notes
- If you’re short on time, feel free to use store-bought pizza dough that you can roll out and use. Just check the ingredient list to make sure it’s vegan.
- Get creative with your fillings! Some great options are finely diced onions, bell peppers, or olives. Just be sure not to overstuff the buns, as that can make them hard to seal.
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Vegan Cheesy Pizza Buns Recipe (Easy + Homemade)
Equipment
- Mini Muffin Tray
Ingredients
For the Pizza Dough
- ¼ tsp active dry yeast
- large pinch xylitol
- 3 tbsp lukewarm water
- ½ cup (8 tbsp) all-purpose flour keep additional flour for rolling out the dough
- ⅛ tsp pink salt
For the Filling
- ¼ cup vegan pizza sauce
- ¼ cup vegan cheddar cheese shredded
- ¼ cup vegan mozzarella cheese shredded
- extra-virgin olive oil for greasing the pan
Instructions
Make the Pizza Dough
- Dissolve yeast and sugar in warm water (~110 degrees F – it should be not too hot and not too cold). Let it sit for about 7-8 minutes, until foamy.
- Combine 7 tbsp of the flour and salt in a large bowl. Add in yeast mixture and mix until a dough forms.
- Add extra flour onto a clean surface.
- Transfer the dough onto the floured surface. Knead it until smooth, which will take a few minutes. Add in the extra 1 tbsp of flour if needed.
Putting It Together
- Preheat the oven to 425 degrees F.
- Roll out the dough into a rectangle. Evenly spread the pizza sauce with the cheese on top.
- Cut the dough into 11 even strips. Roll up each strip into a small bun.
- Lightly grease the muffin tray with olive oil.
- Add the pizza buns into the muffin tray.
- Bake for 15 minutes, flipping the tray around halfway through.
- Remove from the oven. Let them cool a little, then enjoy them while hot with your favorite dipping sauce!
Notes
- Storage
- Store in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to two days.
