Keto Cinnamon Buns (Printable View)
Delightful cinnamon buns crafted with almond flour and a sugar-free sweetener, perfect for low-carb diets.
# Ingredient List:
→ Dough
01 - 2 cups almond flour
02 - 2 tbsp coconut flour
03 - 1/4 cup erythritol or 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 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
# How to Prepare:
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 hands if needed for handling.
05 - Place the dough between two sheets of parchment paper. Roll out into a rectangle about 1/4 inch thick.
06 - Mix erythritol, cinnamon, and melted butter until well combined. Spread evenly over the rolled dough.
07 - Using the parchment paper for assistance, 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 - Beat together cream cheese, butter, powdered erythritol, and vanilla. Add almond milk as needed for spreadable consistency.
10 - Remove cinnamon buns from oven and let cool for 10 minutes. Spread icing over warm buns and serve immediately.
# Expert Suggestions:
01 -
- They actually pull apart like real cinnamon buns, not dense hockey pucks that crumble into disappointment
- The cream cheese icing transforms everything from pretty good to cant-stop-eating-them territory
- Your keto-skeptical friends will not believe these are sugar-free until you show them the ingredient list
02 -
- The dough will feel incredibly sticky and almost impossible to work with at first, but oiling your hands lightly makes it manageable
- Letting the buns cool for that 10-minute window is crucial because the icing will melt right off hot buns and make a mess
03 -
- Work quickly once the cheese mixture is melted because it becomes stiff and unworkable as it cools down
- Use ungreased parchment paper for rolling because any oil makes the dough shrink back while you are trying to roll it thin