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No Yeast Greek Yogurt Cinnamon Rolls

A quick and easy yeast-free cinnamon roll recipe made with Greek yogurt! These yummy cinnamon rolls come together relatively quickly and are easier to make than regular cinnamon rolls.

Prep Time
20 mins
Cook Time
20 mins
Total Time
40 mins
Servings: 8 Cinnamon Rolls
Calories: 334 kcal
Cuisine: American

Ingredients

Cinnamon Roll Dough:
  • 2 cups gluten-free all-purpose flour
  • 2 tsp baking powder
  • ¼ tsp baking soda
  • ½ tsp sea salt
  • ¼ cup coconut sugar*
  • ½ cup unsalted butter melted and cooled
  • ⅔ cup whole milk Greek yogurt**
  • 1 large egg well beaten
For the Cinnamon Sugar Filling:
  • 3 Tbsp unsalted butter softened
  • ⅓ cup coconut sugar*
  • 1 Tbsp ground cinnamon
  • Pinch sea salt
Powdered Sugar Glaze:
  • 1 cup powdered sugar
  • 2 Tbsp water
  • ¼ tsp pure vanilla extract

Instructions

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  1. Preheat the oven to 375 degrees Fahrenheit and lightly spray or grease a 8-inch square baking pan, cake pan, or pie pan with cooking oil or butter.
  2. Combine the gluten-free, flour, baking powder, baking soda, sea salt, and coconut sugar in a large bowl and stir well (dry ingredients). Note: if you have a stand mixer, feel free to use it to make this recipe using the paddle attachment.
  3. Use a wooden spoon or a rubber spatula to stir in the melted butter, beaten egg and whole milk Greek yogurt (wet ingredients) until a thick, sticky dough forms. 
  4. Turn the dough out onto a floured sheet of parchment paper and press it or roll it into a rectangular shape (I use my hands to press it into a large rectangle rather than using a rolling pin).
  5. In a small bowl, stir together the cinnamon, sugar, and sea salt for the filling.
  6. Spread the softened butter over the dough evenly. It's best to let the butter come to room temperature so that it is very soft and easy to spread.
  7. Sprinkle all of the cinnamon sugar mixture over the dough. 
  8. Use the parchment paper to help roll the dough into a log. It is normal for the dough to stick to the parchment paper a little but it should still roll fairly easily. If the dough begins to break apart in certain places, no sweat - simply press it back together.
  9. Use a sharp knife to cut the log into rolls about 1 inch thick each. Transfer the raw rolls to the prepared pan.
  10. Bake on the center rack of the preheated oven for 20 to 25 minutes, or until the cinnamon rolls are slightly golden brown. You can check to make sure the cinnamon rolls are cooked by inserting an instant read thermometer into the center of a roll. It should be between 190 and 200 degrees F to be considered fully cooked.
  11. Frost the cinnamon rolls using your choice of frosting. I make a basic powdered sugar glaze by mixing 1 cup of powdered sugar with 2 tablespoons of water in a small bowl. You can also make a buttercream or cream cheese frosting.

Notes

  • *Use dark brown sugar instead of coconut sugar if you’d prefer.
  • **For the best result, stick with whole milk Greek yogurt, not non-fat. You need the fat content to generate moisture and flavor.
  • Nutrition Facts calculated for cinnamon rolls only, not including frosting or icing.

Nutrition Information

Serving 1(of 8) Calories 334kcal (17%) Carbohydrates 44g (15%) Protein 4g (8%) Fat 17g (26%) Fiber 2g (8%) Sugar 18g (36%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 8Cinnamon Rolls

Amount Per Serving

Calories 334

% Daily Value*

Serving 1(of 8)
Calories 334kcal 17%
Carbohydrates 44g 15%
Protein 4g 8%
Fat 17g 26%
Fiber 2g 8%
Sugar 18g 36%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.