These keto cinnamon rolls are soft and fluffy, ready in 20 minutes, and require no yeast! With a sugar-free cream cheese frosting, they make a fantastic low-carb breakfast but you can enjoy them anytime.
The Irresistible Allure Of Cinnamon Rolls
The aroma of warm cinnamon filling your kitchen and the melt-in-your-mouth taste, keto cinnamon rolls are the ultimate comfort food. Along with our hearty low-carb frittata, fluffy keto pancakes, and zucchini fritters, they’re one of our favorite keto breakfast recipes.
Why This Recipe Is A Keto Lover’s Dream
- Keto Dough: The dough is simple and amazingly delicious.
- Yeast-free: Regular cinnamon rolls use yeast, but not this recipe! It’s perfect for those who prefer no-yeast baking.
- Low-Carb: Only 2 grams of net carbs per roll, so you can stay in ketosis.
- Almond flour base: Made with almond flour, a favorite keto flour for fluffy and tender baked goods.
- Versatile: Enjoy these rolls warm or at room temperature for breaks, morning tea, or as a snack.
- Quick and easy: Takes only 20 minutes to bake with no resting or kneading required.
Low-Carb Ingredients & Substitutes
For The Dough
- Mozzarella cheese: Pre-shredded, low-moisture mozzarella works best.
- Natural sugar substitute: I like monk fruit the best but erythritol or allulose also works well.
- Almond flour: Blanched fine almond flour for best results.
- Cream cheese: Softened, full-fat cream cheese.
- Eggs: I use large free-range eggs at room temperature.
- Baking powder: Gives the dough air to make it light and fluffy.
For The Filling
- Melted butter: I always buy grass-fed butter but any salted butter will work.
- Natural brown sugar substitute: I like to use brown erythritol monk fruit sweetener called Lakanto Gold, but the brown version of Swerve and brown erythritol substitute works well, too.
- Cinnamon: The star of the show!
For The Cream Cheese Frosting (Frosting is optional. I love them plain; they remind me of a hot cinnamon donut)
- Cream cheese: The base of the frosting.
- Butter: Softened no added salt butter.
- Powdered natural sweetener: I use powdered monk fruit sweetener, but you can also use powdered erythritol and xylitol, which work well. (I steer away from xylitol as I have a dog, and it’s toxic to canines; she gobbles up anything that hits the floor.) Read more about natural sweeteners here.
How To Make The Best Keto Cinnamon Rolls Step-By-Step
- Prep the ingredients:
- Whisk dry ingredients (almond flour, baking powder, sweetener) in a small bowl.
- Melt mozzarella and cream cheese in a pan on the stove over medium heat or in the microwave in 15-second intervals, stirring until mixed, then whisk until smooth.
- Make the dough:
- Combine melted cheeses, eggs, and dry ingredients in a food processor until smooth.
- Roll dough into a rectangle, brush with melted butter and sprinkle with filling ingredients.
- Roll into a log, slice into 12 rolls, and place in a greased baking dish.
- Bake:
- Bake at 350°F (180°C) for 20-25 minutes or until golden brown.
- Frost and serve:
- While the rolls bake, prepare frosting by whisking together the ingredients.
- Frost warm rolls and enjoy!
Expert Tips For Keto Cinnamon Roll Success
- Oiling your hands prevents the sticky dough from sticking. Mild olive oil, coconut oil, etc works well (just a little).
- Keep the dough warm. This makes the dough easier to work with.
- Don’t overbake the rolls. They should be fluffy in the middle. Check at the 15-minute mark with a skewer. If the skewer comes out dry, they’re done.
- Add vanilla extract: A couple of drops of vanilla extract in the frosting gives a nice little touch.
Serving Suggestions
These delicious keto cinnamon rolls are the perfect accompaniment to your morning coffee or cup of tea, as a side to a bowl of keto porridge or a healthy smoothie bowl.
I like to make them in larger batches and have them on hand as a keto snack when hunger strikes. This helps me avoid sugary sweets.
Storing
Please remember the following instructions for storing and reheating cinnamon rolls:
Refrigerator: Cinnamon rolls can be stored in the fridge for up to one week in an airtight container.
Freezer: You can freeze cinnamon rolls for up to 3 months, they are best stored individually in ziplock bags. Defrost them overnight, then reheat them in the microwave.
Reheating: To reheat individual rolls, microwave for 10-15 seconds. If reheating multiple rolls, warm them in the oven or air fryer for 3-5 minutes at a temperature of 180°C or 350°F.
Frequently Asked Questions
No. Unfortunately, we’ve tried using other cheeses, and their flavor or texture does not complement the recipe. Mozarella is the only recommendation, as it is mild in flavor and elastic in texture.
Absolutely! These cinnamon rolls freeze well. Wrap them individually in plastic wrap or Ziploc bags and store them in a freezer-safe container for up to 3 months. Thaw and reheat before enjoying.
Yes, cinnamon is keto-friendly! It has almost zero carbs and is an excellent keto baking and cooking spice.
Yes, cinnamon is gluten-free. However, always read the label when purchasing pre-packaged ground cinnamon to check for any fillers that may contain gluten.
Keto Cinnamon Rolls – Soft and Sweet
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Ingredients
Dough
- 2 cups almond flour
- 2 tablespoons monk fruit
- 1 tablespoon baking powder
- 3 cups mozzarella cheese shredded
- 2 ounces cream cheese
- 2 large eggs
Filling
- 1/4 cup unsalted butter melted
- ¼ cup brown monk fruit sweetener or your preferred natural “brown sugar” sweetener
- 1 tablespoon cinnamon ground
Frosting
- 4 ounces cream cheese softened
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter softened
- 2 tablespoons powdered monk fruit or your preferred powdered sweetener
Instructions
Prep
- Preheat your oven to 180C/350F.
- Whisk dry dough ingredients (almond flour, baking powder, sweetener) in a small bowl.2 cups almond flour, 2 tablespoons monk fruit, 1 tablespoon baking powder
- Melt mozzarella and cream cheese in a pan on the stove over medium heat or in the microwave in 15-second intervals, stirring until mixed, then whisk until smooth.3 cups mozzarella cheese shredded, 2 ounces cream cheese
Make Dough
- Combine melted cheeses, eggs, and dry ingredients in a food processor until smooth.2 large eggs
- Roll dough and flatten into a rectangle, brush with melted butter and sprinkle with filling ingredients.1/4 cup unsalted butter, ¼ cup brown monk fruit sweetener, 1 tablespoon cinnamon
- Roll into a log, slice into 12 rolls, and place in a greased baking dish.
Bake
- Bake at 350°F (180°C) for 20-25 minutes or until golden brown.
Frost And Serve
- While the rolls bake, prepare frosting by whisking together the ingredients.4 ounces cream cheese, 1/2 cup unsalted butter, 2 tablespoons powdered monk fruit
- Frost with a spoon or an icing pipe on warm rolls and enjoy!
