Soft Keto Cinnamon Rolls Recipe (Mozzarella Dough) (2024)

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Soft keto cinnamon rolls recipe with a vanilla sugar-free frosting.

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Waking up to the smell of freshly baked keto cinnamon rolls is the perfect way to start a holiday or weekend morning.

Made with mozzarella dough these easy keto cinnamon rolls are inspired by some of the other fathead dough recipes, like my chocolate chip vanilla chaffles and these keto pizza scrolls. Sugar-Free cream cheese frosting is the perfect frosting for these cinnamon rolls.

Ingredients

Keto cinnamon rolls are made with the same base ingredients used in most mozzarella doughs, but with the addition of vanilla and sweetener to make it sweet instead of savory.

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Mozzarella and cream cheese may seem like an odd combination, but I promise it makes the BEST keto cinnamon rolls! They’re what makes them so soft and moist.

  • pre-shredded mozzarella cheese – look for one labeled “low moisture”. Do not use traditional mozzarella cheese that is stored in water.
  • almond flour – I strongly suggest you go with the finely ground flour rather than almond meal for the softest almond flour cinnamon rolls possible.
  • baking powder
  • cream cheese – full fat, plain cream cheese is best.
  • vanilla extract – or vanilla essence
  • granulated sweetener and brown sweetener – you will need a regular granulated sweetener for the dough but will want to use brown sweetener for the cinnamon filling.
  • egg
  • ground cinnamon
  • melted butter – you can use salted butter or unsalted butter and add a pinch of salt.

See the keto cinnamon rolls recipe card below for quantities.

TOP TIP: As with ALL recipes here, ALWAYS taste your batter BEFORE cooking to ensure you have added enough sweetener to suit YOUR tastebuds. Read the Ultimate Guide To Low-Carb Sweeteners.

Instructions

To start mix the shredded/grated cheese, almond flour, sweetener, and baking powder in a microwaveable bowl. Add the cream cheese to the top.

Microwave on HIGH for 1 minute. Mix the dough then microwave again for 30 more seconds.

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Add the egg and vanilla to the dough and knead with a silicone spatula until it is well incorporated and forms a dough ball.

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Place the dough in between 2 pieces of baking parchment/paper. Roll the dough out with a rolling pin into a rectangle about 1/4 inch thick and about 14 inches in length.

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Next, remove the top layer of paper from the bough. Brush the top of the dough with melted butter.

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Mix the cinnamon and brown sugar together and then sprinkle over the top of the dough leaving about an inch space around the edges.

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Roll the dough up tightly along the length. Cut off the uneven ends. Then cut the dough into 12 equal pieces.

Hint: Your cinnamon rolls will rise and spread as they cook.

Place each one in a baking pan with the spiral facing up. Bake at 220C/425F for 12-15 minutes, or until golden.

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Remove the cinnamon rolls from the oven and let cool for a couple of minutes. While the cinnamon rolls are still warm, add 1 tsp ofsugar-free cream cheese frostingto the center of each roll then spread it out. Serve warm and enjoy!

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Substitutions

Are certain ingredients stopping you from making these cinnamon rolls? Below you will find our recommendations for common substitutions.

  • Almond flour – use 1/4 cup (4 tablespoons) coconut flour.
  • Cinnamon – ground nutmeg is an excellent substitution for cinnamon.
  • Butter – use melted coconut oil instead of butter.

The above substitutions are great alternatives to will keep your cinnamon rolls keto, low-carb, and gluten-free.

Variations

Take your keto cinnamon rolls up a notch with these tasty recommendations below. Make your cinnamon rolls zesty, with bits of chocolate, or fruity!

  • Zesty – add lemon zest to your dough and a spoonful of lemon juice to your frosting if you choose to add any.
  • Chocolate – top with some sugar-free dark chocolate chips.
  • Berry – use a berry extract instead of vanilla extract for berry-flavored cinnamon rolls.
  • Pecans – add chopped pecans to the cinnamon sugar mixture and sprinkle some sliced pecans over the cream cheese frosting to decorate.

See this sugar-free cream frosting on my website to add frosting to your cinnamon rolls!

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Equipment

I used a square glass baking pan lined with baking parchment paper to bake my cinnamon rolls. I set the rolls close enough together they would touch a bit as they rise.

However, pick your baking pan based on how you like your cinnamon rolls. If you don’t want pull-apart rolls use a cookie sheet or a cupcake pan to bake your keto cinnamon rolls.

Storage

Uncooked cinnamon rolls can be stored wrapped in plastic wrap or a zipped bag in the refrigerator for up to 2 days before baking.

Cooked cinnamon rolls should be stored in the fridge in an air-tight container for 4 days. Rolls can be reheated in the microwave one at a time for 15-30 seconds.

They can be frozen for up to 3 months. To defrost keto cinnamon rolls, remove as many as you need and leave them covered on the kitchen countertop for 1 or 2 hours.

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Top tip

The dough is easiest to roll out when it is still warm. Be sure to have all your ingredients prepped and ready to go before you get started to ensure your dough doesn’t get cold.

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FAQs about keto cinnamon rolls

Can you eat cinnamon rolls on keto?

Cinnamon rolls are usually made using wheat flour and processed sugars that are not allowed on keto. However, this keto cinnamon roll recipe made with mozzarella dough doesn’t use wheat flour or processed sugars making them keto-friendly!

Can you use almond flour for cinnamon rolls?

Yes, this easy keto cinnamon rolls recipe uses almond flour (not to be confused with coconut flour) but there is also a keto cinnamon rolls recipe that uses psyllium husk.

How many carbs are in a keto cinnamon roll?

These only have 2.1 grams of net carbs per roll. Perfect to enjoy on your keto diet or low-carb diet.

Can I make keto cinnamon rolls with coconut flour?

This recipe uses almond flour but there are various other recipes that use different low-carb flours. Keto cinnamon rolls recipe with psyllium husk and cinnamon roll mug cake with coconut flour.

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Soft Keto Cinnamon Rolls Recipe (Mozzarella Dough)

Soft keto cinnamon rolls recipe with a vanilla sugar-free frosting. Made with keto mozzarella dough. Ready in under 20 minutes. They're gluten-free and only 2g net carbs!

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Course: Baking, Breakfast, Cakes and desserts, Lunch boxes

Cuisine: Gluten Free, Grain free, Keto, LCHF, Low Carb, No Sugars, Wheat Free

Keyword: Keto Cinnamon Rolls

Prep Time: 5 minutes minutes

Cook Time: 15 minutes minutes

Servings: 12 rolls

Calories: 135.3kcal

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Equipment

  • Measuring cups and spoons

  • Baking sheets – non stick

  • Parchment Paper

  • Rolling Pin

Ingredients

Dough

  • cup pre-shredded/grated mozzarella shredded
  • ¾ cup almond meal/flour
  • 2 tbsp cream cheese
  • ½ tbsp baking powder
  • 1 egg
  • 1 tsp vanilla extract
  • 2 tbsp granulated sweetener of choice or more, to your taste

Filling

  • 3 tbsp butter melted
  • ¼ cup brown sweetener of choice
  • ½ tbsp ground cinnamon ground

Frosting (optional)

  • ¼ cup sugar-free cream cheese frosting

Instructions

How to make keto dough

  • Mix the shredded/grated cheese, almond flour, sweetener, and baking powder in a microwaveable bowl. Add the cream cheese to the top. Microwave on HIGH for 1 minute. Mix the dough then microwave again for 30 more seconds.

  • Add the egg and vanilla to the dough and knead with a silicone spatula until well incorporated and a dough ball forms.

  • Place the dough in between 2 pieces of baking parchment/paper. Use a rolling pin to roll the dough out into a rectangle about 1/4 inch thick and about 14 inches in length. This is easiest to do while the dough is still warm. Remove the top layer of parchment paper.

Assembling cinnamon rolls

  • Generously brush the melted butter over the entire top surface of the dough. Mix the cinnamon and sugar together and then sprinkle over the butter leaving about 1-inch space around the edges without any cinnamon/sugar.

  • Roll the dough up tightly to create a long cylinder. Start at one of the long ends and roll completely to the other side.

  • Cut the uneven ends off at both sides of the roll and discard. Then cut the roll into 12 equal pieces about 1-inch thick. Place each one in a baking pan with the spiral facing up.

Bake

  • Bake at 220C/425F for 12-15 minutes, or until golden. Remove the cinnamon rolls from the oven and let cool for a couple of minutes. While the cinnamon rolls are still warm add 1 tsp of sugar-free cream cheese frosting to the center of each roll then spread it out. Serve warm and enjoy!

Notes

Sugar-free cream cheese frosting is optional and has not been included in the nutritional information above as some people choose not to add extra sweetener or frosting to keep their carbs low.

Sugar-free cream cheese frosting is only 0.3g net carbs per tablespoon.

Nutrition

Serving: 1serve ( serves 12)Calories: 135.3kcalCarbohydrates: 3.1gProtein: 6.4gFat: 11.3gSodium: 158mgPotassium: 82.5mgFiber: 1gSugar: 0.7gVitamin A: 247.8IUVitamin C: 0.1mgCalcium: 166.9mgIron: 0.5mg

Soft Keto Cinnamon Rolls Recipe (Mozzarella Dough) (2024)

FAQs

Why is my cinnamon roll dough hard? ›

Don't Overmix the Dough

When making cinnamon rolls, mix the dough just until the ingredients are incorporated and the dough is smooth and soft. Overmixed dough leads to tough cinnamon rolls. The dough is ready when it pulls away from the sides of the mixing bowl and feels tacky but doesn't stick to your fingers.

How many carbs in a keto cinnamon roll? ›

Keto Breakfast Recipe

These easy Keto Cinnamon Rolls are super low in carbs, coming to just under 2 net carbs per roll with the cream cheese frosting! They also do not contain any eggs, so perfect for those with allergies!

Can you have cinnamon on keto? ›

The simple answer is: Yes! Cinnamon is a great addition to a keto diet. It's low in carbs, with just about 2 grams of net carbs per tablespoon. This makes it a viable option for adding flavor to your keto dishes without increasing your carb intake significantly.

What is a substitute for brown sugar in cinnamon rolls? ›

For every cup of brown sugar called for in your recipe, substitute 1 cup (198g) white granulated sugar and 2 teaspoons (14g) molasses for light brown sugar; or 1 cup (198g) white granulated sugar and 1 tablespoon (21g) molasses for dark brown sugar.

How do you make cinnamon rolls less hard? ›

Also, I strongly recommend using bread flour rather than traditional flour. Bread flour will make a softer, more chewy roll. Wether I am making cookies, cakes or cinnamon rolls, I cream my butter and sugar together for at least 7 minutes. I find that this creates smoother and fluffier baked items in the end.

Why aren't my cinnamon rolls soft? ›

There are a lot of variables that go into the consistency of dough, even down to the weather and humidity. But the most common reason cinnamon rolls don't turn out fluffy is because the dough didn't have enough time to rise.

What cinnamon is best for keto? ›

Cinnamon is Keto Friendly. Many favour Ceylon cinnamon on the ketogenic diet. Ceylon cinnamon is a sort of cinnamon that has an ordinary shape with a lighter tone and has a fragile taste. Ceylon has numerous advantages to the body, as examined below.

Are keto buns actually keto? ›

What it comes down to is asking yourself, “Does this product's nutritional value and net carbs fit my keto diet?” So, yes, keto bread is keto and there are true keto breads out there worth eating (check out Sporked's list of the best tasting keto bread to buy).

Are keto rolls good for you? ›

Unlike traditional bread, which can be high in refined carbohydrates that can lead to health problems like diabetes, obesity, and heart disease, keto bread is low in carbs and high in healthy fats, which can help you lose weight, control your blood sugar levels, and improve your heart health.

What seasonings to avoid on keto? ›

Many seasonings contain sugars and starches that can quickly add up and disrupt ketosis. Examples of condiments to avoid include ketchup, BBQ sauce, and sweet dressings.

Does alcohol ruin ketosis? ›

When alcohol is consumed during ketosis, your body will convert to using acetate as an energy source rather than fat. Overall, even if the alcohol consumed is not high in carbs, it does provide energy for the body to burn rather than fat, essentially slowing the ketosis process.

Is it OK to eat peanut butter on keto? ›

Peanut butter can definitely be part of a keto diet, but it's best to stick to plain options that are free of extra flavors and sweeteners. Almond butter is a good choice, too, and it's slightly lower in carbs. Additionally, you should be mindful of your portion size if you're trying to lose weight.

What is keto brown sugar? ›

Keto-friendly brown sugar alternatives contain erythritol or allulose combined with monk fruit, stevia, or sweet fibers (oligosaccharides or inulin).

Can I use cane sugar instead of brown sugar for cinnamon rolls? ›

Sugar: I like to use granulated cane sugar in the cinnamon roll dough and brown sugar in the cinnamon sugar filling. If you only have cane sugar on hand, you can use it in the filling as well.

Can I use white sugar instead of brown sugar for cinnamon rolls? ›

Brown sugar doesn't necessarily make the filling more moist—there's so much butter, so it's moist and gooey either way. Use whichever sugar you prefer. Best pan to use: I recommend a 9×13-inch glass pan or metal pan.

Why is my roll dough tough? ›

Too much flour, or not the right kind, could be to blame. Dough made only from flour with a high or even average amount of protein (like bread flour or all-purpose flour) can become tough from overmixing. Protein gives bread structure in the form of gluten—the more you mix and move the dough, the more gluten you get.

Why are my cinnamon rolls hard the next day? ›

You are describing the normal quality of the item as it cools. It it remains soft and doughy, it means that it has not been fully baked. That said, if the rolls are becoming too hard and chewy, you may not be permitting the dough to rise enough, or you may be working the dough too much before shaping.

Why are my homemade cinnamon rolls dense? ›

possible causes. The first is insufficient yeast (or old yeast). Cinnamon roll recipes typically call for about 2–1/2 TSP of fast acting yeast. A second possible cause is not enough 'food' for the yeast, but if you follow a reliable recipe, there should be sufficient carbs (sugar and starch) for the yeast to grow.

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