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Gluten-Free Cinnamon Rolls

These gluten-free cinnamon rolls are soft, pillowy, and chewy, with a sweet glaze and a strong cinnamon and vanilla flavor. They take less to an hour to make, and don't have any refined sugars.

Course Breakfast
Cuisine American
Keyword easy cinnamon rolls recipe, gluten free desserts, homemade cinnamon rolls
Prep Time 30 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 50 minutes
Servings 9
Calories 408 kcal
Author Kelly

Ingredients

For the Dough

  • 1 ⅔ cups tapioca flour , plus more for rolling out
  • cup superfine blanched almond flour
  • 2 tbsp psyllium husk powder
  • 1 tbsp baking powder
  • tsp fine salt
  • 2 large eggs , room temperature
  • 3 tbsp maple syrup , sub with sugar-free maple syrup or any sticky liquid sweetener of choice
  • 1 tsp apple cider vinegar
  • ¼ cup melted ghee , or sub with melted butter, vegan butter or refined coconut oil for dairy-free
  • 1 ½ tsp vanilla extract
  • 1 ½ tbsp warm water

For the Filling

  • ½ cup coconut sugar , or sub with brown sugar substitute of choice
  • 2 tbsp ground cinnamon
  • cup melted ghee , to brush on the rolls - , or sub with melted butter, vegan butter or refined coconut oil for dairy-free

For the Glaze

  • 1 cup powdered maple sugar , or sub with powdered Swerve or preferred powdered sweetener
  • 1-2 tbsp melted ghee , or vegan butter
  • 2-3 tbsp unsweetened almond milk , or any milk
  • 1 tsp vanilla

Instructions

For the Cinnamon Rolls:

  1. Preheat the oven to 350°F. Lightly grease a small rectangle casserole dish (about 8x6") or small pie pan (about 6-7”) with coconut oil or coconut oil (avocado oil) spray.

  2. In a large mixing bowl, whisk together the tapioca flour, almond flour, psyllium husk powder, baking powder and salt.

  3. In a separate bowl, whisk together the eggs, maple syrup, vinegar, coconut oil and vanilla. Pour the wet ingredients into the dry ingredients and stir until fully combined.

    Add 1.5 tablespoons of the warm water to the dough and mix well. Allow the dough to rest for about 8 minutes to firm up.

  4. Place a large piece of parchment paper on a large cutting board or baking sheet, then sprinkle 1 tablespoon of tapioca flour over the parchment paper. Sprinkle more tapioca on your hands and the top of the dough, then take your dough and roll it into a ball with your hands.

    Use your hands to shape the dough into a rectangle. Then, use a rolling pin to roll it evenly into an 8x12" flat rectangle.

  5. In a small mixing bowl, combine the coconut sugar and cinnamon for the filling. Brush the melted ghee evenly all over the dough, then sprinkle the cinnamon sugar mixture on top, making sure to get as close to the edges as possible.

  6. Use the short side (8 inch) and use the parchment paper as needed, to carefully roll the dough into a log, as tightly as possible. Cut the log into nine even pieces.

    Place each roll, flat side down, into the prepared baking pan and bake for 18-20 minutes, or until the edges are slightly brown.

  7. Remove your rolls from the oven and let them cool slightly.

For the Glaze:

  1. Whisk together the powdered sweetener, milk and vanilla. Adjust the amount of sweetener and milk as needed for a slightly thick consistency to cover the rolls.

  2. Pour the glaze over the slightly cooled cinnamon rolls and serve warm.

Recipe Video

Recipe Notes

Store in an airtight container at room temperature for 3 days, in the fridge for 5 days, or in the freezer for 3 months. 

Nutrition Facts
Gluten-Free Cinnamon Rolls
Amount Per Serving
Calories 408 Calories from Fat 162
% Daily Value*
Fat 18g28%
Saturated Fat 9g45%
Trans Fat 0.003g
Polyunsaturated Fat 1g
Monounsaturated Fat 4g
Cholesterol 71mg24%
Sodium 73mg3%
Potassium 249mg7%
Carbohydrates 61g20%
Fiber 3g12%
Sugar 33g37%
Protein 3g6%
Vitamin A 58IU1%
Vitamin C 0.1mg0%
Calcium 134mg13%
Iron 1mg6%
* Nutrition facts are provided as a courtesy using the WPRM recipe calculator. It is best to make your own calculations to ensure accuracy. We expressly disclaim any and all liability of any kind with respect to any act or omission wholly or in part in reliance on anything contained in this website. Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.