One-bowl Keto Cinnamon Rolls made with coconut flour fathead dough. This easy recipe is completely nut-free and is also gluten-free.
I’ve been trying to make coconut flour cinnamon rolls forever! Coconut flour alone isn’t enough to create a moldable dough that can be used like other flours. Instead, I turned to using coconut flour fathead dough. (Fathead dough makes a lot of things possible – including coconut flour pizza crust!)
I love fathead dough and I used it to create these Keto Cinnamon Rolls. I use my coconut flour fathead dough recipe except, for this recipe I increased the amount of coconut flour to help the cinnamon rolls hold their shape better.
Fathead dough is so much fun to use. It feels like a real dough and you can fold it and roll it just like regular dough.
This recipe for keto cinnamon rolls uses only mozzarella cheese, cream cheese, coconut flour (you can also make your own coconut flour), eggs, and some sweetener. The cinnamon rolls end up being on the small side because the dough doesn’t rise.
I included a simple cream cheese frosting recipe that is quick to whip together. You can use your favorite cream cheese frosting recipe instead or a glaze.
Keto Cinnamon Rolls Ingredients
For the dough, you’ll only need mozzarella cheese, cream cheese, coconut flour (you can also make your own coconut flour), eggs, and some sweetener. The cinnamon rolls end up being on the small side because the dough doesn’t rise.
The filling is also quite simple – golden erythritol (I used Lakanto), ground cinnamon (of course!), and coconut oil (which you can easily make at home – or if you’re going to buy, get the best coconut oil)
For the cream cheese frosting, you’ll just need:
- 4 oz cream cheese (half of the package)
- ¼ cup powdered erythritol blend
- ½ tsp vanilla extract
How To Make Keto Cinnamon Rolls
To make the cinnamon rolls you simply melt the cheese and cream cheese together.
Mix the flour mixture together. Then combine the two into a dough.
Roll the dough into a rectangle and add the filling. Then roll it into a cyclinder and cut into pieces.
Bake until golden brown and spread with the frosting.
Keto Cinnamon Rolls FAQ
How can I make this recipe dairy-free?
You cannot make this recipe dairy-free. This recipe is made with fathead dough and fathead dough is made from mozzarella cheese and cream cheese. If you’re looking for a dairy-free cinnamon roll option, try my cinnabon muffins. They have all the flavors of cinnamon rolls, but in a muffin!
Should the fathead dough be sticky?
For these keto cinnamon rolls, the fathead dough is only slightly sticky. I greased the area I was spreading the dough on to avoid sticking. You can grease your hands to help the dough not stick to your fingers.
Keto Cinnamon Rolls
One-bowl Keto Cinnamon Rolls made with coconut flour fathead dough. This easy recipe is completely nut-free and is also gluten-free.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 23 minutes
- Total Time: 45 minutes
- Yield: 16 cinnamon rolls 1x
- Category: Breakfast
- Method: Oven
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Gluten Free
Ingredients
Dough:
- 3 cups shredded mozzarella cheese
- 1/4 cup + 2 tbsp cream cheese
- 2 large eggs
- 3/4 cup coconut flour
- 1/2 cup powdered erythritol blend (I used Lakanto)
- 2 tsp baking powder
- 1/2 tsp vanilla extract
- 1/4 tsp salt
Filling:
- 1/4 cup golden erythritol (I used Lakanto)
- 2 tbsp ground cinnamon
- 3 tbsp butter, softened or coconut oil
Cream Cheese Frosting:
- 4 oz cream cheese (half of the package)
- 1/4 cup powdered erythritol blend (I used Lakanto)
- 1/2 tsp vanilla extract
Coconut oil for greasing
Instructions
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Preheat oven to 350° F. Line a 9×9 baking pan with parchment paper.
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Place the cheese and cream cheese into a microwave-safe bowl. Set aside.
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In a large mixing bowl, add eggs, coconut flour, sweetener, baking powder, vanilla, and salt. Whisk together.
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Melt the cheese and cream cheese in the microwave for 1 minute and 30 seconds or until fully melted. Stir together.
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Add the melted cheese mixture to the flour mixture and using a spatula and your hands, mix together until fully combined. You no longer see pieces of the flour mixture, everything is fully mixed together.
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Grease a surface with coconut oil or your preferred oil. Place the ball of dough on the surface. Using your hands (dip in coconut oil) or a greased rolling pin, spread the dough into a rectangle shape that is 9×16 inches.
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Take the filling and either mix it all together in a bowl and spread it over the dough or sprinkle the golden erythritol and cinnamon over the dough, leaving some space around the edges, then place dabs of butter all over and spread it together.
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Roll the dough tightly, rolling from the longest edge to the other longest edge.
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Take a measuring tape or a ruler and measure 1 inch for each roll. Cut into 1 inch rolls.
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Place the rolls into a 9×9 baking pan with parchment paper. You can use a 8×8 bakng pan. Bake for 18 to 23 minutes or until golden brown and a toothpick can be inserted and comes out clean.
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While the cinnamon rolls are baking, make the cream cheese frosting. Place all of the cream cheese frosting ingredients into a small bowl and whisk together. Spread over warm cinnamon rolls. Serve the cinnamon rolls warm.
Notes
Nutrition Facts
- Serving Size: 1 cinnamon roll
- Calories: 168.5
- Fat: 12.5g
- Carbohydrates: 25.9g (3g net carbs)
- Fiber: 1.9g
- Protein: 7g
I’m planning on making this for our Christmas breakfast. Do you think it would work if I prepped them the day before and baked that morning? I’ve never worked with fathead dough before.
Sorry for the late reply, I didn’t see this comment until now! Yes, this can be made ahead of time.
Hi Tiffany
Just curiuos…which is it for carbs per cinnamon roll? You have 25.9 g but net 3g of carbs in brackets at end of your recipe.😁
NUTRITION FACTS
Serving Size: 1 cinnamon rollCalories: 168.5 Fat: 12.5g Carbohydrates: 25.9g (3g net carbs)Fiber: 1.9gProtein: 7g
There are 3 net carbs per roll 🙂
Hello. Would be really nice to use the convert or for the imperial measurments to grams. I really like plenty of these blogs, but most of them are US. I really hate US measurment system. It will.nevwr me as accurate as grams. And as enty of European readers I can say noone out of US use this system, and it is really bothering going always to Google and count all of the units to grams…
Sorry for that.. I really don’t think this recipe will end up well if I convert it ….
very nice recipe
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Hi Tiffany!!!! First time commenting but not a first time visitor. I love getting your emails and finding out about new recipes that feature coconut flour. And I’ve really liked the ones I’ve tried. One of my recent favorites is this recipe (keto cinnamon rolls). Absolutely love them! The recipe says 3g net carbs and the total carbs was 25.9. Is that correct or was that a typo? I’m hoping that’s correct and I just did my keto math wrong 🙂
Not sure what I did but mine look nothing like yours. Baked recommended time & they were doughy so raised temp & baked 5 more min. Still had slight doughiness. Taste was ok, smells were delightful.
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New to keto. How do you do the math to get to 3 net carbs? Thanks!
plz explain why this recipe (YUM) can’t be made with a plant butter, plant cream cheese or plant based mozzarella ? What is in the dairy that’s so crucial ? Thank you for explaining.
Hi Amy, I haven’t tested this recipe or any fathead recipe with dairy-free alternatives…yet! It’s on my to-do list! That said, I did a quick google search for vegan fathead dough and it looks like it can be done! If you decided to give it a try please let me know how it turns out!
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Do you use pre shredded cheese or shred your own.
Thank you.
I’ve used both pre-shredded and fresh shredded with good results. Use whichever works best for you. 🙂
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Can I use coconut sugar as the sweetener?
Can I use monk fruit sweetener instead?
Yes, I’ve used monk fruit and it turned out great. Please look at the label of your monk fruit for sugar equivalency so you know if you need to use more or less. The brand I use is 1:1 sugar substitute.
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