If you’ve been missing the warm, sweet smell of cinnamon rolls in your kitchen since starting your keto journey, this recipe will bring back those wonderful memories.
These rolls have all the comfort and flavor of traditional cinnamon rolls, but they’re made with keto friendly ingredients that won’t kick you out of ketosis.
The secret to making these rolls so delicious lies in the combination of almond flour and melted mozzarella cheese.
This might sound unusual if you’re new to keto baking, but trust me – this mixture creates a dough that’s surprisingly similar to regular bread dough. The cream cheese in both the dough and frosting adds richness and helps keep everything moist.
You don’t need any fancy equipment – just a microwave, food processor, and basic baking tools you probably already have in your kitchen.
They’re perfect for weekend breakfast, holiday mornings, or anytime you want something special but need to stay within your keto limits. Let’s get started!
👍 Why You’ll Love This Recipe
Perfect Texture: These cinnamon rolls have an amazing bread like texture that’s really hard to achieve with keto baking.
The combination of mozzarella and almond flour creates a dough that’s soft and chewy, just like regular cinnamon rolls.
No Strange Ingredients: Unlike many keto recipes that call for hard to find ingredients, this recipe uses basic keto pantry staples.
You can find everything you need in regular grocery stores – almond flour, mozzarella, cream cheese, and common keto sweeteners.
Real Cinnamon Roll Taste: These rolls really capture that classic cinnamon roll flavor you’ve been missing.
The brown sugar substitute and cinnamon filling create that warm, sweet taste that makes regular cinnamon rolls so irresistible
✨ Recipe Ingredients
For The Dough
- 2 cups Almond Flour
- 2 Eggs (large)
- 2 tablespoons Erythritol
- 3 cups mozzarella cheese (shredded)
- 2 oz Cream Cheese
- 1 tablespoon Baking Powder
The Filling
- 1/3 cup Low Carb Brown Sugar Substitute
- 1/4 cup Butter (melted)
- 1 tablespoon Cinnamon
Frosting
- 2 cups Powdered Keto Sugar Substitute
- 4 oz Cream Cheese
- 1/2 cup Butter (softened)
- 1 tablespoon Milk
👨🍳 How To Make
Follow my easy recipe and make the best keto cinnamon rolls!
Step 1
Start by preheating the oven to 350°F and lining a baking dish (I used a 9×13 inch dish) with parchment paper.
Step 2
Whisk the almond flour, erythritol, and baking powder in a small bowl. Then take another bowl (microwave-safe) and combine the mozzarella and cream cheese. Microwave in 30-second intervals until warm. Whisk together until the mixture is smooth.
Step 3
Transfer the melted cheese to a food processor. Add the eggs and dry ingredients. Blend until the dough is smooth in texture.
Step 4
Roll out the dough into a rectangle and brush the top with melted butter. Sprinkle the brown sugar substitute and cinnamon on top.
Step 5
Roll the dough into a log. Use a knife to slice off the uneven ends. Slice the log into 10-12 rolls. Place them in the baking dish and bake for 23-25 minutes until golden brown.
Step 6
Meanwhile, let’s make the frosting. Whisk the cream cheese, powdered keto sugar, and butter. Add the milk and mix again. Remove the rolls from the oven and spread the frosting on top. That’s it! Enjoy this delicious recipe!
💡Tips
1. Cutting the Rolls
When it’s time to cut the rolled dough into individual rolls, use a sharp knife. But here’s a tip: Dental floss (unflavored, of course) can actually give you cleaner cuts without squishing the rolls.
Simply slide a long piece of floss under the roll, cross the ends over the top, and pull. This slices through the dough cleanly.
If you prefer to use a knife, make sure it’s very sharp and wipe it clean between each cut. You might find it helpful to mark where you’re going to cut before you start.
2. Frosting Consistency
The consistency of your frosting can make a big difference in how these rolls turn out. If it’s too thin, it will run off the rolls and pool in the bottom of the pan.
If it’s too thick, it will be difficult to spread and won’t melt into all the nooks and crannies of the rolls. Start with the recipe as written, but don’t be afraid to adjust.
If your frosting is too thick, add a tiny bit more milk, just a teaspoon at a time. If it’s too thin, add more powdered sweetener.
Remember, the frosting will thin out slightly when you spread it on warm rolls.
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Print RecipeIngredients
For The Dough
- 2 cups Almond Flour
- 2 Eggs (large)
- 2 tablespoons Erythritol
- 3 cups mozzarella cheese (shredded)
- 2 oz Cream Cheese
- 1 tablespoon Baking Powder
The Filling
- 1/3 cup Low Carb Brown Sugar Substitute
- 1/4 cup Butter (melted)
- 1 tablespoon Cinnamon
Frosting
- 2 cups Powdered Keto Sugar Substitute
- 4 oz Cream Cheese
- 1/2 cup Butter (softened)
- 1 tablespoon Milk
Instructions
- Start by preheating the oven to 350°F and lining a baking dish (I used a 9×13 inch dish) with parchment paper.
- Whisk the almond flour, erythritol, and baking powder in a small bowl. Then take another bowl (microwave-safe) and combine the mozzarella and cream cheese. Microwave in 30-second intervals until warm. Whisk together until the mixture is smooth.
- Transfer the melted cheese to a food processor. Add the eggs and dry ingredients. Blend until the dough is smooth in texture.
- Roll out the dough into a rectangle and brush the top with melted butter. Sprinkle the brown sugar substitute and cinnamon on top.
- Roll the dough into a log. Use a knife to slice off the uneven ends. Slice the log into 10-12 rolls. Place them in the baking dish and bake for 23-25 minutes until golden brown.
- Meanwhile, let’s make the frosting. Whisk the cream cheese, powdered keto sugar, and butter. Add the milk and mix again. Remove the rolls from the oven and spread the frosting on top. That’s it! Enjoy this delicious recipe!
Loved these but I the dough kept sticking to the surface so I put the dough in a covered bowl in the freezer for 10 mins before rolling it out and it worked a treat and didn’t stick and I used a little bit of coconut flour on the rolling pin to stop it sticking too. Great recipe. I will make them again. Thank you!
I’m made these. They are delicious! 5⭐️