Keto Cinnamon Buns Delight (Printable)

Fluffy cinnamon buns using almond flour and sugar-free sweetener for a low-carb, keto-friendly twist.

# What You'll Need:

→ Dough

01 - 2 cups almond flour
02 - 2 tbsp coconut flour
03 - 1/4 cup erythritol or preferred 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 preferred 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

# Directions:

01 - Preheat oven to 350°F. Line an 8-inch round baking pan with parchment paper or lightly grease it.
02 - Combine shredded mozzarella and cream cheese in a microwave-safe bowl. Microwave in 30-second intervals, stirring between each, until melted and smooth.
03 - Whisk together almond flour, coconut flour, sweetener, baking powder, and salt in a large bowl until well combined.
04 - Add melted cheese mixture and eggs to dry ingredients. Mix with a spatula until a sticky dough forms. Lightly oil hands if needed for handling.
05 - Place dough between two sheets of parchment paper. Roll into a rectangle approximately 1/4 inch thick.
06 - Mix erythritol, cinnamon, and melted butter until combined. Spread evenly over the rolled dough surface.
07 - Using parchment paper to assist, gently roll dough into a log from the long side. Slice into 8 equal pieces.
08 - Arrange buns cut-side up in prepared pan. Bake for 22-25 minutes until golden brown and set.
09 - Beat cream cheese, butter, powdered erythritol, and vanilla until smooth. Add almond milk as needed for spreadable consistency.
10 - Remove buns from oven and cool for 10 minutes. Spread icing over warm buns before serving.

# Expert Advice:

01 -
  • The texture is incredibly close to traditional cinnamon buns, soft and fluffy without any eggy aftertaste
  • That melted cheese dough technique creates the perfect stretchy base you never thought possible on keto
02 -
  • Work quickly with the dough once the cheese is melted, it becomes impossible to handle once it cools down completely
  • If the dough tears while rolling, let it warm up for a minute and patch it with a small piece of dough
03 -
  • Use a sharp serrated knife and gentle sawing motion when slicing the log to avoid squishing the rolls
  • Let the finished buns cool exactly 10 minutes before icing, the frosting melts right in but still holds its shape

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