Gluten-Free Keto Fathead Cinnamon Rolls
These indulgent keto cinnamon rolls use the fathead dough technique with melted mozzarella and cream cheese for a surprisingly bread-like texture. Sweet cinnamon filling and rich cream cheese frosting make them perfect for weekend breakfast or special occasions. Made with coconut flour instead of almond flour, they're nut-free and deliver all the comfort of traditional cinnamon rolls while staying low-carb.
Ingredients
- 2 cups mozzarella cheese, part skim, shredded
- 3 ounces cream cheese
- 2 eggs
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- ½ tsp vanilla liquid stevia
- ½ cup coconut flour
- ½ tsp xanthan gum
- ¼ tsp salt
- 1 tbsp baking powder
- ¼ cup Swerve sweetener
- ½ cup butter, melted
- ⅓ cup Sukrin Gold, or Swerve brown sugarSwerve brown sugar1:1keto
similar sweetness profile
- 2 tsp cinnamon
- 3 tbsp heavy cream
- 3 ounces cream cheese, for frosting
- 1 tbsp Swerve confectioners sweetener
- ½ tsp vanilla extract, for frosting
Instructions
- 1
Preheat oven to 400 degrees F
- 2
Melt mozzarella and cream cheese together in microwave for 2 minutes or over low heat on stove, stir until smooth
- 3
Add remaining dough ingredients with wet hands and incorporate thoroughly
- 4
Roll dough between parchment paper sheets to 16 by 8 inches
- 5
Combine melted butter, sweetener and cinnamon for filling
- 6
Slice dough into 12 strips, spread half the butter mixture on strips
- 7
Roll up strips and place in greased or parchment-lined pie dish
- 8
Pour remaining butter mixture over tops of rolls
- 9
Bake for 15-18 minutes
- 10
Blend frosting ingredients until smooth
- 11
Spread frosting over hot rolls and serve
Tips
Keep hands wet when working with fathead dough to prevent sticking - the cheese mixture can be quite tacky
Roll dough between parchment sheets for easier handling since this dough is stickier than traditional pastry
Make frosting while rolls bake so you can spread it on hot rolls for best melting and coverage
Good to Know
refrigerate up to 3 days in airtight container
can assemble rolls night before, refrigerate unbaked, add 5 minutes to bake time
best served warm, reheat briefly in microwave or low oven
Common Mistakes
avoid overheating cheese mixture to prevent separation and greasiness
don't skip parchment when rolling to prevent dough from sticking to surface
wet hands thoroughly when handling dough to avoid sticky mess
Substitutions
similar sweetness profile
FAQ
Can I make these without xanthan gum?
Xanthan gum helps bind the coconut flour dough. You can substitute with psyllium husk powder at double the amount, though texture will differ slightly.
How long do these keep fresh?
Store covered in refrigerator for up to 3 days. Reheat individual rolls in microwave for 15-20 seconds to restore softness.
Can I freeze the unbaked rolls?
Yes, assemble rolls and freeze on tray, then transfer to freezer bags. Bake from frozen, adding 5-8 minutes to original bake time.