Keto Cinnamon Buns (Printable)

Fluffy, low-carb cinnamon buns crafted with almond flour and sugar-free sweetener, perfect for breakfast or 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

# Directions:

01 - Preheat oven to 350°F. Line an 8-inch round baking pan with parchment paper or lightly grease with butter.
02 - Combine shredded mozzarella and cream cheese in a microwave-safe bowl. Microwave in 30-second intervals, stirring between each, until completely melted and smooth.
03 - In a large mixing bowl, whisk together almond flour, coconut flour, erythritol, baking powder, and salt until well incorporated.
04 - Add the melted cheese mixture and eggs to the dry ingredients. Mix thoroughly with a spatula until a uniform dough forms. Lightly oil your hands if the dough feels too sticky.
05 - Place the dough between two sheets of parchment paper. Roll into a rectangle approximately 1/4-inch thick.
06 - Mix erythritol, ground cinnamon, and melted butter in a small bowl until combined.
07 - Spread the cinnamon filling evenly over the rolled dough. Using the parchment paper for assistance, roll the dough into a tight log from the long edge.
08 - Cut the log into 8 equal pieces. Place the buns cut-side up in the prepared baking pan.
09 - Bake for 22 to 25 minutes until golden brown and set in the center.
10 - While buns bake, beat softened cream cheese, butter, powdered erythritol, and vanilla extract until smooth. Add almond milk 1 tablespoon at a time until spreadable consistency is achieved.
11 - Remove buns from oven and let cool for 10 minutes. Spread icing generously over warm buns before serving.

# Expert Hints:

01 -
  • These buns have the same soft, pillowy texture as traditional cinnamon rolls without the sugar crash
  • The cream cheese icing creates that perfect sweet tangy finish youve been missing
02 -
  • The dough will be very sticky, so keep your hands lightly oiled or use the parchment paper technique
  • Let the cheese mixture cool slightly before mixing with eggs so they do not scramble
03 -
  • If the dough tears while rolling, let it rest for a few minutes to soften
  • Room temperature ingredients mix more smoothly than cold ones

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