Keto Cinnamon Buns Soft Fluffy (Printable View)

Soft, fluffy cinnamon buns using almond flour and sugar-free sweetener for a low-carb treat.

# 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 oz 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 oz 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 as needed for consistency

# Cooking Steps:

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 your hands if needed for easier handling.
05 - Place the dough between two sheets of parchment paper. Roll out into a rectangle about 1/4 inch thick.
06 - Mix the filling ingredients: erythritol, cinnamon, and melted butter. Spread evenly over the rolled dough.
07 - Using the parchment paper to assist, 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 - While baking, beat together cream cheese, butter, powdered erythritol, and vanilla. Add almond milk as needed for spreadable consistency.
10 - Remove cinnamon buns from the oven and let cool for 10 minutes. Spread icing over warm buns and serve.

# Expert Tips:

01 -
  • You get all the warm cinnamon-sugar comfort without the carb crash that usually follows traditional pastry indulgence
  • The dough tricks everyone into thinking its the real deal, even people who swear they hate healthy baking
02 -
  • The dough will feel annoyingly sticky at first but rolling it between parchment paper solves that problem completely
  • Let the buns cool slightly before frosting or the icing will melt right off and youll lose all that beautiful presentation
03 -
  • Use a sharp knife and clean it between cuts to get those pretty spiral layers instead of squished buns
  • Room temperature ingredients mix into the dough much more smoothly than cold ones straight from the fridge