Paleo Cinnamon Rolls

Last weekend I could not get cinnamon rolls out of my head, so I went on an extensive online search for recipe inspiration. I like the fact that these cinnamon rolls are not as overwhelmingly sweet as the ones you get at a bakery. You don’t get hit with a wall of sugar; instead you taste hints of cinnamon and honey as you bite into it.

Soft and warm on the inside, chewy on the outside, these sweet Paleo cinnamon rolls are great for an occasional indulgence, they take a bit of time to prepare, but are well worth the effort.

Just because this is a healthier recipe doesn't mean you should eat the whole lot, they do contain a lot of natural sugars from dates and honey so don't make a heakthy treat turn into something unhealthy.

For the dough

• 2 tbsp coconut oil, melted

• 1 egg

• 1 tbsp honey

• 1 tsp vanilla extract

• 1 1/2 cups almond flour

• 1 tbsp coconut flour

• 1 tsp baking soda

• Pinch of salt

For the filling

• 1 tbsp cinnamon

• Honey, for drizzling

• 1/4 cup pitted Medjool dates, finely chopped

• 1/4 cup walnuts or pecan, finely chopped

For the glaze

• 2 tbsp honey

• 2 tbsp coconut cream

• Pinch of cinnamon

Instructions

• Whisk together the coconut oil, egg, honey, and vanilla in a medium bowl. Add the almond flour, coconut flour, baking soda, and salt. Stir well to combine.

• Transfer the dough onto a sheet of wax paper. Cover with another sheet of wax paper and roll out into a long rectangle. Remove the top sheet of wax paper. Drizzle the dough with honey and sprinkle with cinnamon. Top with the chopped walnuts and dates.

• Use the wax paper to roll the dough into a log. Place the log in the freezer to harden for 15 minutes.

• Preheat the oven to 160ºC. Slice the log into individual pieces, about 9 or 10 rolls. Place onto a baking sheet. Bake for 10-12 minutes until golden.

• Meanwhile, make the glaze by stirring together the honey, coconut cream, and cinnamon. Once the rolls are golden, remove from the oven and drizzle with glaze. Serve warm.