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Low-Carb, Keto Cinnamon Buns 🍥

Deliciously soft, warm, cinnamon-scented, melt-in-mouth, healthy, satisfying, aromatic, sweet, gooey, perfect.
Prep Time 25 minutes
Cook Time 19 minutes
Cooking Time 19 minutes
Total Time 44 minutes
Cuisine Keto, Low-Carb
Servings 8 buns
Calories 374 kcal

Equipment

  • Microwave-safe Bowl
  • Food Processor
  • Parchment Paper
  • Muffin Tin
  • Oven

Ingredients
  

  • 2 cups Shredded mozzarella cheese 240g
  • 1/2 cup Cream cheese 120g
  • 1 Large egg
  • 1 tsp Vanilla extract
  • 2 1/4 cups Blanched almond flour 225g
  • 1 tsp Baking powder
  • 2 Tbsp Sugar-free sweetener erythritol or similar
  • 2 Tbsp Salted butter, melted 30g
  • 1/4 cup Sugar-free sweetener 50g
  • 1 Tbsp Ground cinnamon
  • 1 Tbsp Softened salted butter 14g
  • 2 Tbsp Softened cream cheese 30g
  • 1/3 cup Powdered sugar-free sweetener 65g
  • 1/8 tsp Vanilla extract

Instructions
 

  • Combine mozzarella and cream cheese in a microwave-safe bowl and melt.
  • Add melted cheeses and remaining ingredients to a food processor; blend until dough forms.
  • Place dough between parchment papers dusted with sweetener; roll into a 10x12-inch rectangle, about 1/2 inch thick.
  • Cut the rectangle into 8 strips, each approximately 1.5 inches wide.
  • Mix cinnamon and sweetener; brush each strip with melted butter, then sprinkle with cinnamon mixture.
  • Roll each strip from one end to the other, using parchment to guide; arrange in greased muffin tin cups.
  • Bake at 350°F (175°C) for 17-19 minutes until golden.
  • For icing, heat butter and cream cheese, then stir in powdered sweetener until smooth; spread over warm buns.

Notes

Feel free to swap any of the toppings or ingredients with what you have on hand. These buns are versatile and delicious!
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