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Gluten Free Cinnamon Rolls

Gluten Free Cinnamon Rolls


  • Author: Elina Mirkle
  • Total Time: 50 minutes
  • Yield: 8 servings 1x
  • Diet: Gluten Free

Description

Soft and fluffy gluten free cinnamon rolls made with simple flours, warm spices, and allergy-friendly swaps.


Ingredients

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  • 2 ½ cups gluten free all purpose flour
  • ½ cup almond flour
  • ¼ cup oat flour
  • 2 large eggs
  • 1 teaspoon xanthan gum
  • 1 cup warm milk
  • ¼ cup unsalted butter
  • ⅓ cup brown sugar
  • 2 teaspoons ground cinnamon
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • Optional add-ins: chopped apples, banana puree, blueberries

Instructions

  1. Dough Preparation: Whisk flours and xanthan gum with salt. Mix warm milk, yeast, and sugar; let foam. Add eggs, butter, and vanilla; fold into dry ingredients. Cover and let rise 1–1 ½ hours.
  2. No-Yeast Option: Use 2 teaspoons baking powder instead of yeast and skip rising. Adjust with plant milk and sweeteners for vegan or sugar free versions.
  3. Filling and Rolling: Roll dough into a rectangle. Spread butter, sprinkle with sugar and cinnamon. Add optional fruit spreads. Roll, slice, and arrange in baking dish.
  4. Baking: Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Bake 25–30 minutes until golden. For air fryer, bake at 320°F for 12–15 minutes.
  5. Frosting: Frost warm rolls with cream cheese frosting, dairy free glaze, or sugar free icing.

Notes

  • For egg free rolls, use flax eggs or aquafaba.
  • Dairy free swaps: almond or oat milk, vegan margarine.
  • Freeze unbaked rolls for later baking.
  • Nutrition values are estimated based on common gluten free ingredients.
  • Prep Time: 20 minutes
  • Cook Time: 30 minutes
  • Category: Breakfast
  • Method: Baked
  • Cuisine: American

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1 roll
  • Calories: 250
  • Sugar: 15g
  • Sodium: 200mg
  • Fat: 7g
  • Saturated Fat: 3g
  • Unsaturated Fat: 3g
  • Trans Fat: 0g
  • Carbohydrates: 40g
  • Fiber: 3g
  • Protein: 5g
  • Cholesterol: 35mg

Keywords: gluten free cinnamon rolls