Quick Answer
The main difference is the binder: Vegan Cinnamon Buns use flax seeds and olive oil, while classic Cinnamon Buns use eggs and butter. Both are gluten-free and come with icing, but the vegan version has a slightly denser, more tender crumb.
What Sets Them Apart
Both buns are made with coconut milk, tapioca starch, and brown rice flour, giving them a similar soft base. The vegan version replaces eggs with organic brown flax seeds and uses extra virgin olive oil instead of butter. This changes the fat profile and makes the dough a bit less airy than the egg-based classic.
The classic Cinnamon Buns include whole eggs and butter, which create a richer, fluffier texture. The icing also differs: the vegan buns come with a dairy-free icing (icing sugar, corn starch, vanilla), while the classic version uses butter in its icing. Both are pre-made and only need reheating.
Dietary Considerations
If you follow a vegan or plant-based diet, the Vegan Cinnamon Buns are the clear choice—they contain no animal products. The classic buns contain eggs, butter, and dairy-based icing, making them unsuitable for vegans.
Both products are gluten-free and made in a dedicated bakery. The classic buns may contain traces of dairy (butter), so those with severe dairy allergies should opt for the vegan version.
Trade-offs at a Glance
- Texture: Vegan Cinnamon Buns are slightly denser and more tender due to flax seeds and olive oil. Classic Cinnamon Buns are fluffier and richer because of eggs and butter.
- Dietary Fit: Vegan buns suit vegan, plant-based, and dairy-free diets. Classic buns contain eggs and butter, so they are not vegan or dairy-free. Check your dietary needs first—vegan buns are the only option for strict plant-based eaters.
- Price: Vegan Cinnamon Buns are $9.89 per tray; classic Cinnamon Buns are $8.99 per tray. Both come in trays of 6. The vegan option costs about $0.90 more per tray, reflecting the plant-based ingredients.
Product Facts
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Vegan Cinnamon Buns: Made with coconut milk, tapioca starch, brown rice flour, flax seeds, and olive oil. Comes with dairy-free icing. Flax seeds and olive oil replace eggs and butter, making this bun fully plant-based while keeping it moist.
Vegan Cinnamon Buns
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Cinnamon Buns: Made with coconut milk, brown sugar, butter, whole eggs, and tapioca starch. Icing contains butter. Eggs and butter give this bun a richer, fluffier texture, but it is not suitable for vegan or dairy-free diets.
Cinnamon Buns
Which Should You Choose?
Best For
- Vegan or plant-based eaters who want a gluten-free cinnamon bun
- Anyone avoiding dairy or eggs in their baked goods
Not For
- Those seeking the fluffiest, richest texture (choose the classic buns instead)
- People who prefer traditional butter-based icing