15-Minute Low Carb Cinnamon Roll-Ups
No-bake cinnamon roll-ups made with low carb tortillas, softened butter, and a tangy cream cheese glaze. Sweet, cinnamony, and satisfying for keto dieters or anyone cutting carbs. Serve warm as a breakfast treat, snack, or light dessert. This version uses Lakanto sweetener for minimal carbs and skips yeast entirely, making it faster than traditional cinnamon rolls while delivering similar flavors.
Ingredients
- 2 oz cream cheese, softened
- ¼ cup powdered Lakanto sweetenererythritol or monk fruit1:1sweetener
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- 2 tbs unsweetened almond milk
- ½ tsp vanilla extract
- 2 tbs Lakanto sweetener, granularerythritol or monk fruit1:1sweetener
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- ½ tsp ground cinnamon
- 8 low carb tortillas, small
- 1 tbs unsalted butter, softened
Instructions
- 1
Combine cream cheese, powdered sweetener, almond milk, and vanilla in a bowl and mix with a hand mixer until smooth; adjust consistency with more sweetener or milk as needed.
- 2
Mix granular sweetener and ground cinnamon in a small bowl.
- 3
Warm tortillas in the microwave until pliable.
- 4
Spread softened butter evenly over each tortilla.
- 5
Sprinkle cinnamon mixture over the butter.
- 6
Roll up each tortilla tightly with cinnamon side facing outward and place on a serving platter.
- 7
Drizzle glaze over roll-ups or serve in a bowl for dipping; serve warm.
Tips
Warm tortillas completely so they roll without cracking; microwave in 20-second bursts wrapped in a damp paper towel.
Make the glaze slightly thicker for drizzling or thinner for dipping by adjusting almond milk in small increments.
Prep filling and cinnamon mix ahead, then assemble roll-ups fresh for best texture and flavor.
Good to Know
Cover and refrigerate up to 4 days. Store glaze separately. Reheat gently in microwave or toaster oven before serving.
Prepare glaze and cinnamon mixture up to 2 days ahead. Assemble roll-ups within a few hours of serving for best texture.
Serve warm, either drizzled with glaze or with glaze on the side for dipping. Pairs well with coffee or tea.
Common Mistakes
Do not skip warming the tortillas to avoid them splitting when rolled.
Do not overmix the glaze to avoid breaking the emulsion and creating a grainy texture.
Substitutions
Dairy-Free Swaps
General Alternatives
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FAQ
Can I freeze these roll-ups?
Yes. Freeze assembled roll-ups on a tray, then transfer to an airtight container for up to 3 weeks. Thaw at room temperature or microwave gently before serving with fresh glaze.
What if my glaze is too thick?
Add almond milk one teaspoon at a time and mix until you reach your desired consistency. If too thin, whisk in a bit more powdered sweetener.
How long do these keep at room temperature?
Keep them on a platter at room temperature for up to 2 hours. Refrigerate after that to prevent the cream cheese glaze from becoming unstable.