Keto Cinnamon Buns Soft (Printable Version)
Fluffy low-carb cinnamon buns with almond flour and sugar-free sweetener, perfect for breakfast or snack.
# Ingredient List:
→ Dough
01 - 2 cups almond flour
02 - 2 tbsp coconut flour
03 - 1/4 cup erythritol or preferred keto sweetener
04 - 2 tsp baking powder
05 - 1/4 tsp salt
06 - 2 cups shredded mozzarella cheese
07 - 2 oz cream cheese
08 - 2 large eggs
→ Filling
09 - 1/4 cup erythritol or preferred keto sweetener
10 - 2 tbsp ground cinnamon
11 - 3 tbsp unsalted butter, melted
→ Cream Cheese Icing
12 - 2 oz cream cheese, softened
13 - 2 tbsp unsalted butter, softened
14 - 1/4 cup powdered erythritol
15 - 1/2 tsp vanilla extract
16 - 1-2 tbsp unsweetened almond milk as needed
# How to Make:
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 sticky dough forms. Lightly oil your hands to handle the dough more easily.
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 -
- The texture is shockingly close to traditional cinnamon buns, not the dry, crumbly disappointment of most low-carb attempts
- That cream cheese icing transforms everything from pretty good to I-cant-believe-this-is-keto
02 -
- The dough will feel incredibly sticky and alarming—this is normal and works itself out as you roll between parchment
- Work quickly once the cheese is melted, or it becomes difficult to incorporate with the dry ingredients
03 -
- Room temperature ingredients prevent the melted cheese from seizing when you mix everything together
- A sharp serrated knife cuts through the rolled dough cleanly without squishing your beautiful spiral