Gluten Free, Grain Free Cinnamon Rolls

 

On Christmas morning, I started a new tradition for my husband and I, since this was are first Christmas as a married couple. I made gluten free, grain free cinnamon rolls. They were amazing! They were a little dry but once I put the icing on it, they turned out, delicious! And the best part about it, is that they were easy and quick to make! I was nervous making them because I had never made them before, but they turned out phenomenal.

I plan on making them again New Years Day for my Aunt who, like me, has celiacs.


Paleo Cinnamon Rolls

For the Dough

2 ½ cups blanched almond flour
¼ cup coconut flour
 ¼ teaspoon baking soda
¼ cup coconut oil
 2 Tablespoons raw honey
 2 eggs at room temp
 1 Tablespoon vanilla
¼ cup coconut sugar
 1 Tablespoon of Cinnamon

For the Filling

 ½ cup coconut sugar
 2 Tablespoons ground cinnamon
 2 Tablespoons coconut oil

For the Icing / Topping / Glaze


3/4 cup coconut butter

1/4 cup pure maple syrup (or more to taste)

1/4-1/2 cup almond milk


Instructions:
1.    Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F. Lightly grease a pan with coconut oil.
2.    Combine the dry dough ingredients in a medium bowl and mix to remove any lumps. Combine the wet dough ingredients in another medium bowl and mix well. Combine the wet and dry ingredients together and mix well.
3.    Cut two rectangular pieces of parchment paper and place the dough in between them. Use a rolling pin to flatten the dough evenly into a large rectangle. Remove the top piece of parchment paper.
4.    In a small bowl combine the filing ingredients. Sprinkle the filling mixture over the flattened dough, then carefully roll it up. Use a serrated knife to cut the roll into 9 pieces. Carefully place the pieces on your prepared pan.
5.    Bake for 20 minutes.
6.    In a small saucepan, heat all ingredients over medium-low heat, stir until well combined.  Consistency should be thin enough to drizzle over the cinnamon rolls. Enjoy!


Here’s a secret that most people don’t know… You CAN eat healthy without giving up your favorite foods.  This cinnamon roll recipe is a perfect example! Plus eating healthy is FUN and you get to be creative!!!