Keto Pecan Cinnamon Rolls
Updated May 21, 2021, Published Apr 05, 2021
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Ooey, gooey cinnamon rolls can in fact be grain-free and keto-friendly with this deliciously decadent Keto Pecan Cinnamon Rolls recipe.
The dough is made with almond flour, an egg, and a blend of cheeses – mozzarella and cream cheese (I know, it sounds a little strange but trust me!) Of course, what’s a cinnamon roll without brown sugar and frosting? Lucky for those on a keto diet or those who opt for non-glycemic sweeteners instead of sugar, these babies are made with Swerve (brown and confectioners).
Enjoy one (or more) of these with a steamy cup of coffee or tea for a delicious treat!
Check out more gluten-free recipes using Swerve.
Keto Pecan Cinnamon Rolls Recipe
Ingredients
- 1½ cups shredded low moisture mozzarella cheese
- 4 ounces cream cheese, , at room temperature, divided
- 1 large egg
- 6 tablespoons Swerve Brown, , divided
- 1½ - 2 cups finely ground almond flour
- ½ teaspoon baking soda
- ½ teaspoon kosher or fine sea salt
- Gluten free non-stick cooking spray
- 4 tablespoons butter, , at room temperature
- 1 tablespoon ground cinnamon
- ½ cup finely chopped pecans
- 3 tablespoons melted butter
- ½ cup Swerve Confectioners
- 2 teaspoons pure vanilla extract
Instructions
- Place the mozzarella and 2 ounces of cream cheese in a microwave-safe bowl. Microwave for 1 minute, stir, and then microwave for another minute, Stir, if the cheeses aren’t smooth, microwave and stir in 30 second increments until smooth. Add the egg and mix until blended. Add 2 tablespoons of Swerve Brown, 1½ cups almond flour, baking soda, and salt. Stir well. Mix until thoroughly combined. If the dough seems too wet, add more almond flour, a little at a time. The dough should be slightly sticky and smooth.
- Spray apiece of parchment paper with cooking spray. Place the dough on top and form into a rectangular shape. Spray another piece of parchment paper with cooking spray and place on top. Roll the dough until you get a rectangle approximately 14 by 10 inches, ¼ inch thick. Remove the top piece of parchment and place in a 9 by 12 baking dish.
- Mix the room temperature butter with 4 tablespoons Swerve Brown and the cinnamon. Spread on top of the dough. Sprinkle the pecans evenly on top.
- Using the bottom piece of parchment, roll the dough into a log. After each turn, press the dough into shape. Place the rolled dough in the freezer for 15 minutes.
- Preheat oven to 400 degrees. Using a sharp knife, cut the chilled dough log into 8 equal-sized rolls. Place on the parchment in the baking dish. Bake for 25 minutes or until golden brown. The rolls will be a little soft, but they will firm as they cool.
- Beat together the melted butter, remaining 2 ounces of cream cheese, Swerve Confectioners, and vanilla. Spread on top of the rolls and serve.
Nutrition
Nutrition information is automatically calculated, so should only be used as an approximation.
it looks so delicous!! Thanks for sharing this recipe, i need this recipe for family gathering :)
Surely the net cabs of 31 is not for each roll?!
Hi Margaret,
I double checked the nutrition facts and there was some miscalculation. I’ve corrected it.
Thanks!
Can anyone tell me if non-dairy ingredients can be safely substituted for the dairy cheese and butter? Usually, a one to one substitution is good, but this takes low-moisture mozzarella, and mozzarella style cheese substitutes are not usually low-moisture.