Keto Cinnamon Buns Soft Fluffy (Print Version)
Delicious soft, fluffy cinnamon buns using almond flour and sugar-free sweetener, perfect low-carb snack.
# What You'll Need:
→ 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 - Combine shredded mozzarella and cream cheese in a microwave-safe bowl. Microwave in 30-second intervals, stirring between each, until melted and smooth.
03 - In a large bowl, whisk together almond flour, coconut flour, sweetener, baking powder, and salt until well blended.
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 the dough is too sticky.
05 - Place dough between two sheets of parchment paper. Roll out into a rectangle approximately 1/4 inch thick.
06 - In a small bowl, mix erythritol, cinnamon, and melted butter until combined. 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 buns cut-side up in the prepared pan. Bake for 22-25 minutes until golden brown and set.
09 - While rolls bake, beat cream cheese, butter, powdered erythritol, and vanilla together. Add almond milk as needed to achieve spreadable consistency.
10 - Remove cinnamon buns from oven and cool for 10 minutes. Spread icing over warm buns and serve immediately.
# Expert Tips:
01 -
- You get that pillowy, cinnamon-sugar experience without derailing your entire week of macros
- The almond flour and mozzarella dough creates texture so close to traditional dough, nobody will suspect a thing
- These reheat beautifully, meaning meal prep Sunday just got a whole lot sweeter
02 -
- Work quickly with the dough while it is still warm, or it becomes stiff and difficult to roll
- Rolling between parchment paper is non-negotiable, this dough sticks to everything and will fall apart without it
- The buns might look slightly underbaked when you first pull them out, but they firm up as they cool
03 -
- Use a sharp knife and clean it between cuts for the prettiest spiral appearance
- Room temperature ingredients blend more smoothly, so set everything out about 30 minutes before starting