Keto Cinnamon Rolls
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My easy keto cinnamon rolls are perfectly fluffy in the middle and require NO yeast to make! Ready in just 20 minutes, they make a fabulous low-carb breakfast.
Breakfasts that start on a sweet note are always the best. Even those who follow a keto diet can partake, and nothing beats my keto cinnamon rolls.
Ooey and gooey in the middle with lashings of cream cheese frosting, these are so easy to make and have just 2 grams of carbs each.
I tested this recipe dozens of times while perfecting keto doughs and found that almond flour combined with low-moisture mozzarella (yes, the cheese) yields the softest, fluffiest result without turning gummy. After a few trial runs, I finally landed on a foolproof method that works every time.
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Why I love this recipe
- No yeast. Traditional cinnamon rolls are made with yeast, but not these ones. For those of you wary of using yeast, you have nothing to worry about!
- Made with almond flour. My favorite keto flour to bake with! Using almond flour guarantees fluffy and tender cinnamon rolls every single time.
- Perfect hot or room temperature. Enjoy these rolls fresh out of the oven or let the frosting firm up over them and enjoy at room temperature.
- Ready in 20 minutes. No resting time and no kneading is required- Simply prepare, roll, slice, and bake!
- Tested and perfected. After plenty of trials with different flours and cheeses, this version consistently gives the best texture.
READER REVIEWS
★★★★★ – “I was nervous to try keto cinnamon rolls, but these were SO easy and didn’t need any yeast. They turned out fluffy and delicious!” – Megan
★★★★★ – “These tasted just like regular cinnamon rolls. The dough was soft in the middle, gooey with the filling, and the cream cheese frosting was amazing!” – Luke
Key Ingredients
- Almond flour. Blanched almond flour is a must, not almond meal. The blanched variety yields a lighter crumb and fluffier dough.
- Baking powder. The leavening agent is used to give the rolls some rise and fluffiness.
- Sugar substitute. I like to use allulose because it dissolves like sugar, but monk fruit sweetener or Swerve should also work well.
- Mozzarella cheese. Always use part-skim, low-moisture mozzarella cheese. This will make a more durable dough. And no, it won’t taste like cheese!
- Cream cheese. Full-fat cream cheese from a block, not a spread. Be sure to use one that has also been softened to room temperature.
- Eggs. Room temperature, please.
- Filling. I use a mix of butter, keto brown sugar, and cinnamon.
- Frosting. Full-fat softened cream cheese, powdered sugar substitute, and butter. Nothing different from a traditional cream cheese frosting.
How to make keto cinnamon rolls
I’ve included step-by-step photos below to make this recipe easy to follow at home. For the full printable recipe instructions and ingredient quantities, scroll to the recipe card at the bottom of this post.
Step 1- Make the dough. Whisk the dry ingredients, then melt the shredded cheese and cream cheese. Combine the two, then add everything to a food processor with the eggs and blend until a dough remains.
Step 2- Assemble. Transfer the dough onto a flat kitchen surface and roll it out into a rectangular shape. Brush with the melted butter, then sprinkle with the brown sugar substitute and cinnamon.
Step 3- Slice. Roll the dough into a large log and, using a sharp knife, slice it into 12 pieces.
Step 4- Bake. Transfer the rolls to a greased baking dish. Bake the cinnamon rolls for 20 minutes or until the dough is cooked and the tops are lightly golden.
Step 5- Frost. Spread the frosting over the tops of the still-warm cinnamon rolls, then serve immediately.
Arman’s recipe tips
- Do not over-bake the cinnamon rolls, as they should be fluffy in the middle. If they feel soft in the middle, remove them from the oven!
- Use the right cheese. Using part-skim low-moisture mozzarella cheese in the dough helps keep it soft instead of gummy or elastic. The combination of mozzarella and cream cheese is sometimes referred to as a ‘fathead dough’ in keto baking. In testing, I found it gave the most bread-like texture while still staying low-carb.
- If you find the dough to be quite sticky, lightly oil your hands to make it easier to shape and roll it up.
Storage instructions
To store: Store leftovers in a sealable container in the refrigerator. They will keep well for up to 5 days. Any longer and the glaze will seep into the rolls.
To freeze: Place cooled cinnamon rolls in a ziplock bag and store them in the freezer for up to 2 months. If possible, keep them unfrosted.
Reheating: For an instant hit, microwave the cinnamon rolls in 20-second spurts until warm.
Frequently asked questions
Cinnamon is a fantastic spice for a ketogenic diet. It has barely any calories and almost zero carbs, making it perfect for baking recipes like keto banana bread, keto banana muffins, and keto cinnamon bread.
To make overnight cinnamon rolls, prepare the dough as instructed. After you have them prepped, cover the dish and place it in the refrigerator. When ready to bake, let the dish sit at room temperature for 30 minutes.
Yes! After slicing the rolls, place them on a baking tray to firm up in the freezer. Once solid, transfer them to a ziplock bag and freeze for up to 2 months. Bake straight from frozen, adding 5 minutes to the cook time.
In my testing, allulose gave the softest rolls and a caramelized filling. Monkfruit works too, but it can make the dough a touch firmer.
✅ Nutrition reviewed
Since these cinnamon rolls have been adapted to be low carb, the nutrition information has been reviewed by registered dietitian Felicia Newell, MScAHN, RD, CPT.
Keto Cinnamon Rolls
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Ingredients
- 2 cups almond flour
- 1 tablespoon baking powder
- 2 tablespoons allulose or any granulated sweetener of choice
- 3 cups low moisture mozzarella cheese shredded
- 2 ounces cream cheese
- 2 large eggs
For the filling
- 1/4 cup butter melted
- 1/3 cup brown sugar substitute
- 1 tablespoon cinnamon
For the frosting
- 4 ounces cream cheese
- 1/2 cup butter softened
- 2 cups powdered sugar substitute
- 1-2 tablespoons milk * see notes
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 180C/350F. Line a 9 x 13-inch baking dish with parchment paper and set aside.
- In a small bowl, whisk together the almond flour, baking powder, and allulose. In a microwave-safe bowl, combine the mozzarella cheese and cream cheese and microwave in 20-second spurts until warm. Whisk together until combined and smooth.
- Transfer the melted cheese into a food processor, add the eggs and dry ingredients, and blend until the dough is smooth.
- Roll out the dough into a large rectangle. Brush the top with melted butter, then sprinkle with the brown sugar substitute and cinnamon. Roll the dough into a log. Using a sharp knife, slice off the uneven ends of the roll. Slice the log into 12 rolls. Place the rolls into the baking dish.
- Bake the cinnamon rolls for 20 minutes, or until golden and the dough is cooked.
- Remove the cinnamon rolls from the oven and frost them.
- To make the frosting, whisk together the cream cheese, butter, and powdered sugar substitute. Add the milk, as needed, until thick and creamy.
Notes
Nutrition
More keto breakfast ideas
- Keto pancakes
- Keto bread
- Keto French toast
- Keto breakfast muffins.
- Keto breakfast casserole
- Keto smoothie
- Or any of my keto breakfasts
Originally published July 2022
This “channel” is one of my favorites for keto recipes. In the interest of time and my own sanity, I substitute King Arthur (boxed) Keto pizza dough mix for the dough, making the full box recipe that includes a packet of yeast. I roll it out immediately (no rise), then adding the filling from this recipe, cut and THEN rise for an hour, then bake and frost. My husband and i haven’t had a ‘real’ cinnamon roll since starting keto a decade ago and these satisfy both of us — him, “just like Mom used to make,” and me, “like the store at the mall!”
Sounds like a great alteration Kristi, so glad you’re enjoying the keto recipes!
I just baked these. I substituted 1 cup almond flour and 1 cup lupin flour (supposed to puff up more). It yielded 10 rolls, but so honestly could have flattened the dough more. I topped half the batch with slithered almonds and the other with chopped walnuts. Oh my- YES! Thanks for this recipe!
Considering how delicious it is, the time spent making it is so worth it. I skip the glaze and half the sugar – it’s amazing!
YUM!
Great recipe! Thanks for sharing this keeper.
These are delicious and really easy to make.
My family loved them 😊
I love these keto cinnamon rolls for a special weekend brunch with my low carbing friends.
By the way, I add psyllium husk powder to the flour and use slightly less flour. I’m just trying to use up less of this powder that I have around. Plus, it adds fibre. I do have a bit of a challenge getting it mixed up properly in the food processor, but I manage to make it work.
These are amazing. I’ve made them sooooo many times, and they always turn out – despite my being a total klutz in the kitchen. I’m about to make them again actually! Oh, and weirdly, they don’t affect my blood glucose levels at all. Mind you, I do go heavy on the cinnamon!
A recipe i wish i could try. Why are the measures in volumn and not weight. A cup of mozzarela can be between 170 to 225 grams. Thats a big difference for 3 cups. Up to 150 grams diffrence.
These were sensational. Non-keto family loved them too.
My favorite keto cinnamon rolls recipe and I’ve made plenty of them.
Mine came out a bit flat but I’m certain this is because I don’t have a food processor so I used my vitamix instead. The dough was way too sticiky. But also, in the step by step photos it looks like you have added frosting to the dough before sprinkling the cinnamon/sugar on? Is this an option too?