Easy Sugar Free Cinnamon Rolls
Soft, fluffy, and filled with sweet cinnamon goodness — these Easy Sugar Free Cinnamon Rolls are perfect for cozy mornings. Low in sugar and full of nostalgia, they're a feel-good treat with all the comfort of classic rolls.
Equipment
- Mixing Bowls
- Sieve
- Saucepan
- Rolling Pin
- Dough hook or wooden spoon
- Pie plate
- Sharp Knife or Dental Floss
Ingredients
Dough
- 2.5 cups Carbalose flour low-carb flour
- 2 packets dry yeast
- 0.25 cup low fat cottage cheese excess liquid pressed out
- 0.5 cup skim milk
- 0.25 cup Splenda granulated sweetener
- 1 tbsp canola oil
- 0.25 tsp salt
- 1 large egg beaten
- 1 large egg white
Filling
- 0.33 cup Splenda brown sweetener
- 0.33 cup Walden Farms maple walnut syrup
- 1 tbsp ground cinnamon
- 0.33 cup chopped pecans
Instructions
- Sift Carbalose flour into a bowl and stir in dry yeast.
- Warm cottage cheese, skim milk, sweetener, oil, and salt until just warm (about 120°F). Don’t overheat.
- Add warm mixture to flour. Stir in beaten egg and egg white. Mix until soft dough forms.
- Knead dough for 5–8 minutes on floured surface. Form into ball and let rise in a greased bowl for 1 hour.
- Mix brown sweetener, syrup, and cinnamon to make filling. Set aside.
- After rising, punch down dough, rest for 10 minutes, then roll into 8×14 inch rectangle. Spread filling and sprinkle with pecans.
- Roll up dough tightly and cut into 10 slices. Place in greased pie plate and let rise for another 45–60 minutes.
- Preheat oven to 350°F. Brush rolls with skim milk and bake for 20 minutes until golden.
- Let cool slightly before adding optional sugar-free glaze. Serve warm.
Notes
Cinnamon rolls are a beloved comfort food. This version is low in sugar but high in warmth and nostalgia, perfect for a healthier lifestyle without missing out on tradition.