Here’s a soft, Gluten-Free Cinnamon Rolls recipe with calories, nutrition table, and macro breakdown 🍥
(Simple ingredients, no special equipment.)
🍥 Gluten-Free Cinnamon Rolls
Ingredients (Makes 8 rolls)
Dough
- 2 cups gluten-free all-purpose flour (with xanthan gum)
- 2¼ tsp instant yeast
- ¼ cup sugar
- ½ tsp salt
- ¾ cup warm milk (dairy or unsweetened almond milk)
- 1 large egg
- 3 tbsp melted butter (or dairy-free butter)
Filling
- 3 tbsp soft butter
- ⅓ cup brown sugar
- 1 tbsp ground cinnamon
Glaze (optional)
- ½ cup powdered sugar
- 1–2 tbsp milk
- ¼ tsp vanilla
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease a baking dish.
- Mix flour, yeast, sugar, and salt.
- Add warm milk, egg, and melted butter; mix until sticky dough forms.
- Roll dough between parchment paper into a rectangle.
- Spread butter, then sprinkle cinnamon sugar evenly.
- Roll tightly and cut into 8 rolls.
- Place in dish and let rise 30 minutes.
- Bake 25–30 minutes until lightly golden.
- Drizzle glaze over warm rolls if desired.
📊 Nutrition Information
Per 1 cinnamon roll (with glaze)
| Nutrient | Amount |
|---|---|
| Calories | 265 kcal |
| Protein | 4 g |
| Fat | 9 g |
| Carbohydrates | 42 g |
| Fiber | 2 g |
| Sugar | 19 g |
| Sodium | 210 mg |
🧮 Macronutrient Breakdown
- Carbs: ~63%
- Fat: ~30%
- Protein: ~7%
Helpful Tips
- Gluten-free dough is softer—don’t add too much flour.
- Rolling between parchment prevents sticking.
- Best eaten warm or same day.
Variations I Can Make for You
- Sugar-free / diabetic-friendly
- Dairy-free
- High-protein
- Mini rolls with adjusted calories
Just tell me what you’d like 😊