Keto Cinnamon Buns Delight (Printable)
Fluffy cinnamon buns with almond flour and cinnamon, ideal for low-carb breakfasts or snacks.
# Ingredient List:
→ Dough
01 - 2 cups almond flour
02 - 2 tablespoons coconut flour
03 - 1/4 cup erythritol or preferred keto sweetener
04 - 2 teaspoons baking powder
05 - 1/4 teaspoon salt
06 - 2 cups shredded mozzarella cheese
07 - 2 ounces cream cheese
08 - 2 large eggs
→ Filling
09 - 1/4 cup erythritol or preferred keto sweetener
10 - 2 tablespoons ground cinnamon
11 - 3 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted
→ Cream Cheese Icing
12 - 2 ounces cream cheese, softened
13 - 2 tablespoons unsalted butter, softened
14 - 1/4 cup powdered erythritol
15 - 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
16 - 1–2 tablespoons unsweetened almond milk as needed for consistency
# Directions:
01 - Preheat oven to 350°F. Line an 8-inch round baking pan with parchment paper or lightly grease it.
02 - In a microwave-safe bowl, combine shredded mozzarella and cream cheese. Microwave in 30-second bursts, stirring until melted and smooth.
03 - In a large bowl, whisk together almond flour, coconut flour, sweetener, baking powder, and salt.
04 - Add the melted cheese mixture and eggs to the dry ingredients. Mix with a spatula until a dough forms. Lightly oil your hands if needed to handle the sticky dough.
05 - Place the dough between two sheets of parchment paper. Roll out into a rectangle about 1/4 inch thick.
06 - Mix the filling ingredients: erythritol, cinnamon, and melted butter. Spread evenly over the rolled dough.
07 - Using the parchment paper to assist, gently roll the dough into a log from the long side. Slice into 8 equal pieces.
08 - Arrange the buns cut-side up in the prepared pan. Bake for 22–25 minutes, until golden and set.
09 - While baking, prepare the icing: beat together cream cheese, butter, powdered erythritol, and vanilla. Add almond milk as needed for a spreadable consistency.
10 - Remove cinnamon buns from the oven and let cool for 10 minutes. Spread icing over warm buns and serve.
# Expert Tips:
01 -
- You get that real cinnamon roll texture without the sugar crash that usually sends you back to bed
- The cheese dough trick sounds wild but it actually creates the most tender, pull-apart rolls
02 -
- The dough will be weirdly sticky and you'll think something went wrong, but that's completely normal for fat head dough
- Roll the dough between parchment, not on your counter, or you'll have a disaster situation
03 -
- Room temperature ingredients combine better than cold ones, especially the cheese and eggs
- Let the buns cool for the full 10 minutes or the icing will melt right off and pool in the pan