I just made this delicious Low Carb Frosted Cinnamon Rolls recipe that fits the Low Carb lifestyle, and it’s to die for! The cinnamon rolls are made with cream cheese frosting, how much better can it get?
On a daily basis I’m learning about healthy ways to incorporate treats, so to speak, in the Ketogenic diet lifestyle.
Kicking the sugar habit is probably the hardest part about going Keto, so why not treat yourself with a rare treat like these Low Carb Frosted Cinnamon Rolls? It’s something different and yummy.
Also, I should add that you shouldn’t get put off by the low carb ingredients used in this recipe. By the time you’re done, you can’t even tell that cheese was incorporated. Seriously, these buns are that good!
This is a perfect guilt-free dessert and is a dessert recipe that I highly recommend to people that are on the Keto diet. It’s actually amazing how many food options are available on the Keto diet, you just need to learn how to make use of them.
Why You’ll Love These Keto Cinnamon Rolls
And just so if you’re wondering… why the Low Carb Frosted Cinnamon Rolls? I have three very good reasons, which I’m sure we can all agree on.
Reason Number One : The smell
Who doesn’t love the warm and beautiful smell of cinnamon? Paired with the baked goodness of rolls. The smell is enough to make you feel like you’re at home and wrapped up in a fluffy and warm duvet in the middle of Winter.
Reason Number Two : The swirl
When you see a cinnamon roll, just by looking at it, doesn’t it make you drawn to it? Cinnamon rolls lure you in as if you’re hypnotised. They’re not only tasty, but they’re visually appealing as well!
Reason Number Three : The taste
What’s better than biting into a freshly baked frosted cinnamon roll? Just sinking your teeth into the gooey and fluffy goodness. It’s like experiencing a bakery at home. Need I say more?
How to Make Low Carb Frosted Cinnamon Rolls
Read on below for the Low Carb Frosted Cinnamon Rolls recipe :
This Low Carb Frosted Cinnamon Rolls recipe can make between 12 and 16 cinnamon rolls that are rich in flavor and make you crave one more!
Ingredients
Cinnamon Rolls:
- 3 ounces (about 2 cups) of grated mozzarella cheese
- 1 ounce of softened cream cheese
- 3/4 cup of almond flour
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- 2 tablespoons of stevia for the dough
- 1 large egg
- 1 tablespoon Erythritol for the sprinkles
- 1 1/2 teaspoons of cinnamon
- 1/8 stick of melted butter
Frosting:
- 1 1/2 table spoons of heavy cream
- 1 ounce of softened cream cheese
- 1 table spoon of Erythritol
- 1/4 teaspoon of vanilla extract
Avoid These Common Mistakes
The frosting is one of the simplest components of the Low Carb Frosted Cinnamon rolls recipe, however, it’s easy to go wrong with this recipe. There are two main mistakes that cause the frosting to flop.
Mistake Number One : Not using ingredients that are at room temperature
If you use ingredients that are too cold, they won’t blend well together- thus losing their smooth consistency. If you then end up having to microwave the ingredients, the consistency ends up being saucy.
Mistake Number Two : Using Erythritol that is granular
Unless you’re a fan of frosting that has a grainy texture, opt for powdered Erythritol. If you don’t have powdered Erythritol, you can pulse the granular Erythritol in a grinder and you’re ready to go!
Directions
Step One : Add the mozzarella and cream cheese to a bowl.
Melt them in the microwave on high for about 2 minutes, make sure to combine them well. Leave the mixture aside until you can touch the bowl without burning.
Step Two : After melting the two cheeses, combine the 2 tbl stevia powder, almond flour, egg and baking powder to the bowl.
Stir until the ingredients are mixed evenly and the dough is smooth, which can take 5 minutes or more. This helps the dough cool down a bit as well.
Step Three : Once the mixture has formed into a dough, dump it onto a sheet of parchment paper.
Now, knead the dough so that the ingredients can be mixed in fully- until you knead the dough, it will be sticky. You can add a slight amount of almond flour to the dough while you’re kneading so that it’s easier to roll it out and avoid the sticking.
Step Four : Place a piece of parchment paper over the dough. Using a rolling pin, begin to roll and smooth out the dough.
Continue rolling until the dough reaches ¼ inch thickness and forms a 9 by 16 inch rectangle.
Now, melt the 1/8 stick of butter, adding the 1 ½ tsp of cinnamon and 1 tbl of stevia sweetener in a small bowl.
Stir to combine, then spread the mixture over the rolled out dough using the back of a spoon.
Step Five : Starting along one of the long edges, slowly roll up the dough into a tube.
Use a piece of string or dental floss to cut the dough into 12 to 16 cinnamon rolls (depending on how big you want your cinnamon rolls to be). You can also use a serrated knife, but be careful not to squish the dough as you do or you’ll end up with oval shaped cinnamon rolls rather than round ones.
Before you bake the cinnamon rolls, add a piece of parchment paper to the bottom of the pan and place the rolls in the pan.
Step Six : Set the oven to 350 degrees and bake the cinnamon rolls until golden brown, which may take about 20 minutes. If the rolls are thicker, they would need to be baked a bit longer. Keep baking them until they’re done in the middle and are golden brown.
Step Seven : During the time the cinnamon rolls are baking, start to mix the frosting. In a bowl, add the sweetener, heavy cream and cream cheese.
Mix the ingredients using a mixer on its high speed until the mixture is smooth. You can use a whisk to accomplish the same thing and count it as your workout.
Step Eight : Once the cinnamon rolls are done baking, let them cool down for about 5 to 10 minutes, then you can add the cream cheese frosting to the cinnamon rolls.
The cinnamon rolls are best served warm and as an addition… you can add crushed Pecan nuts to add some extra flavor to the cinnamon rolls! Or, enjoy them as they are!
Low Carb Frosted Cinnamon Rolls Recipe
This low carb frosted cinnamon rolls recipe produces a tasty, sweet roll that provides all the satisfaction of a traditional yeast bread cinnamon roll and just as much flavor.
Ingredients
- 3 ounces (about 2 cups) mozzarella cheese, grated
- 1 ounce cream cheese, softened
- 3/4 cup of almond flour
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- 2 tablespoons stevia for the dough
- 1 large egg
- 1 tablespoon stevia for the sprinkles
- 1 1/2 teaspoon cinnamon
- 1/8 stick of butter, melted
Frosting
- 1 1/2 tablespoon heavy cream
- 1 ounce cream cheese, softened
- 1 tablespoon stevia
- 1/4 teaspoon vanilla extract
Instructions
- Combine the mozzarella and cream cheese in a microwave safe bowl. Microwave on high for 2 minutes and stir to combine them well. Set aside to cool until you can touch it without burning your finger.
- In a separate bowl, combine the almond flour, and baking powder, and 2 tablespoons stevia powder and stir with a fork until they are evenly mixed.
- Next, stir the egg into the almond flour mixture and add the melted cheeses. Knead mixture with a stiff spatula for about 5 or more minutes to incorporate all the ingredients. The mozzarella will get rubbery as it cools. Keep working the dough until all the ingredients are uniformly mixed and you can't see cheese or almond flour. Poking and rolling the dough with the spatula requires effort but it will eventually produce a uniform mixture that will produce a worthwhile product.
- The finished dough can be rolled between sheets of parchment paper to 1/4 inch thickness in a 9 by 16 inch rectangle. Combine the melted butter with 1 tablespoon of stevia powder and 1 1/2 tsp of cinnamon. Spread this mixture evenly across the surface of the dough with the back of a spoon.
- Starting along one of the long edges of the dough, roll up the seasoned dough like a jelly roll using the parchment paper to help lift it as you peel it away from the dough. Next, slice the rolled dough into 1/2 inch wide rolls and bake at 350 F for 20 to 25 minutes on a parchment paper-lined cookie sheet. Do not let them overcook. A light golden brown is the perfect sign that these goodies are done.
- Let the rolls cool for about 5 minutes on the cookie sheet and then top them with the cream cheese frosting.
- To make the frosting, combine all ingredients listed above in a microwave safe bowl and beat with a whisk until you have a smooth frosting.
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