Low Carb Cinnamon Rolls
Make soft low carb cinnamon rolls with mozzarella dough, cinnamon filling, and a creamy Greek yogurt frosting.
Servings: 12
rolls
Adjust the serving amount to scale the ingredient list. Written quantities in the steps refer to the original recipe; adjust them in the same proportion. Timing may vary with batch size.
Prep: 25 minutes
Total: 46 minutes
Ingredients
Ingredients
- 1 1/2 cups shredded part-skim mozzarella
- 4 tablespoons salted butter divided
- 3/4 cup low-carb baking mix
- 2 1/2 teaspoons baking powder
- 2 teaspoons granulated sweetener
- 2 large eggs
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1/2 teaspoon molasses
- 2 tablespoons Greek yogurt
- 4 ounces reduced-fat cream cheese softened
- 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract for frosting
- 2 tablespoons butter softened, for frosting
- 1 tablespoon ground cinnamon
Instructions
Instructions
- Melt the mozzarella and half the butter in a saucepan over medium heat until smooth.
- Whisk the baking mix, baking powder, and half the sweetener, then stir into the warm cheese mixture with the eggs and vanilla.
- Roll the dough between parchment into a rectangle and spread with the remaining butter. Sprinkle with cinnamon, remaining sweetener, and molasses.
- Roll into a log, cut into 12 pieces, arrange in a greased cake pan, and bake at 350°F for 20 to 21 minutes.
- Beat the cream cheese, Greek yogurt, butter, vanilla, and a little sweetener until smooth. Cool rolls briefly and frost before serving.
Notes
Serve warm for the softest texture. Refrigerate leftovers and reheat before serving.