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Paleo Cinnamon Rolls (Gluten Free, and Dairy Free)

The gooiest, most authentic tasting little rolls. Using psyllium husk instead of yeast to create a bread-like texture, these are the real deal. Except free of refined sugar and grains!
Feel free to use butter instead of coconut oil if you are not avoiding dairy.
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Prep Time 30 minutes
Servings 9

Ingredients
  

  • 1 1/4 C Almond Flour
  • 1 1/4 C Tapioca or arrowroot starch
  • 1/3 C Coconut flour
  • 1 tbsp psyllium husk powder
  • 1 tbsp Baking Powder
  • 1/4 C Maple syrup
  • 1/4 C Coconut oil , Measured in liquid form, room temp (may sub with butter)
  • 1/2 C coconut milk
  • 1 tbsp Apple Cider Vinegar or Lemon juice
  • 1 Egg, plus 1 egg white

Filling

  • 1/2 C coconut sugar, (sub with brown sugar)
  • 2 tsp cinnamon
  • 1/4 C coconut oil : measured solid, (may substitute with butter)

Icing

  • 1/4 C coconut butter, (Measured after softened)
  • 1/3 C full fat coconut milk
  • 1/4 C Maple syrup

Instructions
 

  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees Fahrenheit. Line a muffin tin with liners, or oil generously
  • Combine liquids (except eggs) in a small saucepan, (milk, apple cider vinegar, coconut oil, maple syrup) then bring to a boil. immediately lower the heat and stir in the flours and baking powder. Stir vigorously to form a dough
  • Let cool for at least 5 minutes before adding egg and egg white. Let cool/firm up in freezer. Add 2-4 more tbsp of tapioca starch if dough is still too sticky to handle.
  • Sprinkle extra tapioca starch on a parchment paper on a work surface. Roll dough about 1/4 inch thick using a rolling pin. Shape into a large rectangle about 11x14 inches.

Prepare Filling:

  • Combine filling ingredients in a small bowl. Sprinkle filling over the dough. Roll dough tightly along the side, using parchment paper to help you guide.
  • Chill for 10 minutes in the freezer. Cut off ends f the roll and cut dough into nine 1-inch sections. Place each roll into the cavity of a cupcake tin. Bake for 15-18 minutes, or until light golden brown .

Prepare frosting ingredients

  • Whisk frosting ingredients in a medium or small bowl, measuring the coconut butter first, and heating in microwave as needed to thin out the consistency. Pour over rolls.
  • Serve warm!
  • Reheat leftovers.
Author: Ali Jenkins
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