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Single Serve Cinnamon Roll (gluten-free!)

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Yup, I’m one of those people that need a sweet treat at the end of EVERY day. And if I don’t have an already-made dessert on hand, like my healthy brownie batter bark or 4-ingredient date caramels, I have no choice but to run to my kitchen to quickly throw together a single serve dessert recipe. Ones I’ve been loving lately are my gluten-free mug cake (especially with my birthday right around the corner!), or when I want a little extra protein I’ll make my single serve vegan and gluten-free protein cookie. Well, today, I’m thrilled to add this single serve cinnamon roll to my list of favorites!

The thing I love most about this recipe? It requires just 5 ingredients that I almost always have on-hand. It’s also gluten-free, and easily made dairy-free with a couple simple swaps. This single serve cinnamon roll is truly one of those recipes you’ll come back to time and time again. Because.. let’s face it, we’re always craving cinnamon rolls, but never have the time to bake a whole batch!

overhead image of a single serve gluten-free cinnamon roll in a ramekin.

What You’ll Need to Make This Recipe

  • Gluten-Free Flour: Use self-rising gluten-free flour or a mix of all-purpose gluten-free flour and baking powder to achieve the perfect rise and fluffy texture. This keeps the cinnamon roll gluten-free without compromising on taste. Or, if you’re not gluten-free, you can use any self-rising all purpose flour to make your cinnamon roll.
  • Yogurt: Yogurt adds moisture and helps bind the dough, creating a soft and tender cinnamon roll. Feel free to use non-dairy yogurt to make this recipe vegan!
  • Butter: Softened butter adds richness and that classic buttery cinnamon roll flavor. You can substitute with vegan butter to keep the recipe dairy-free.
  • Sugar: Divided into the dough and filling, sugar sweetens the cinnamon roll and caramelizes slightly when baked, creating a deliciously gooey center. YUM!
  • Cinnamon: A must-have for cinnamon rolls, cinnamon adds that warm, spicy kick to the filling, making each bite irresistible.

How to Make a Single Serve Cinnamon Roll

  1. Preheat and Prepare: Start by preheating your oven to 350°F and lightly grease a small ramekin. This helps ensure your cinnamon roll bakes evenly and doesn’t stick.
  2. Make the Dough: In a small mixing bowl, combine the flour, yogurt, and a bit of sugar until a sticky dough forms. If it’s too dry, add a bit more yogurt. Roll the dough out on a floured surface to form a small rectangle.
  3. Add the Filling: Spread softened butter over the dough and sprinkle with the remaining sugar and cinnamon. Roll up the dough tightly, starting from the short end, and place it into your prepared ramekin.
  4. Bake: Bake in the oven for 15-18 minutes until lightly golden. Let it cool for a few minutes before serving with a glaze or enjoy it plain for a quick and easy treat.
single serve gluten-free cinnamon roll in a ramekin.

Can I Make This in The Microwave?

Yes, you can! If you’re short on time, make this single-serve cinnamon roll in the microwave. Simply place the rolled-up dough in a microwave-safe mug or ramekin and microwave on high for about 1-1.5 minutes. Be sure to watch it closely, as microwaves can vary.

Make a Vegan Cinnamon Roll

To make this cinnamon roll vegan, use a non-dairy yogurt and plant-based butter. The rest of the ingredients are already plant-based, making it a simple swap without sacrificing flavor or texture!

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Single Serve Cinnamon Roll (gluten-free!)

4 from 7 votes
Recipe by Samantha Course: DessertDifficulty: Easy
Servings

1

serving
Prep time

3

minutes
Cooking time

15

minutes
Calories

300

kcal
Total time

18

minutes

This single serve cinnamon roll is the perfect quick dessert or snack, made with just five simple ingredients you likely already have on-hand. It’s gluten-free, can be made vegan, and comes together in under 20 minutes. Indulge in a warm, gooey, and totally delicious cinnamon roll without the fuss of making a whole batch!

Ingredients

  • 1/2 cup self-rising (gluten-free) flour, or 1/2 cup all purpose flour PLUS 1/2 teaspoon baking powder

  • 1/4 cup yogurt (feel free to use non-dairy yogurt)

  • 1 tablespoon butter, softened (or vegan butter)

  • 3 tablespoons sugar, divided

  • 1 teaspoon cinnamon

Directions

  • Preheat oven to 350° Fahrenheit and lightly grease a small ramekin.
  • Add the ½ cup of self-rising flour, ¼ cup of yogurt, and 1 tablespoon sugar to a small mixing bowl. Mix together until a dough forms. If the dough seems too dry, add an additional 1 tablespoon of yogurt. The dough should be sticky, but not too sticky to form into a ball.
  • Lightly flour a kitchen surface and flatten the dough out into a 3×6-inch rectangle on the surface.
  • Spread the 1 tablespoon of butter over the dough, then sprinkle evenly with the remaining 2 tablespoons of sugar then the 1 teaspoon of cinnamon.
  • Roll the dough up, starting from the short end until you’ve formed a cinnamon roll. Transfer the cinnamon roll to your prepared ramekin and gently press down on the top of the cinnamon roll to better fit into the ramekin. Bake for 15-18 minutes, or until lightly golden brown on top.
  • Remove from the oven, let cool for a few minutes then top with either a powdered sugar glaze, maple syrup, or enjoy as-is!

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Cinnamon Rolls (Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free)

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Gluten-Free Cinnamon Rolls

My gluten-free cinnamon rolls recipe creates deliciously sweet and fluffy buns with pull-apart edges and a soft cinnamon sugar center. With a perfectly tender texture, these cinnamon rolls can also be made dairy-free!

Maybe I just have a sweet tooth, but I don’t know if there’s anything better than freshly baked cinnamon rolls fresh out of the oven! These gluten-free cinnamon rolls are tender, soft, sweet, fluffy and taste absolutely incredible.

MAIN INGREDIENTS NEEDED TO MAKE Gluten-Free Cinnamon Rolls

  • Gluten-Free Flour – I used my favorite gluten-free baking flour, Bob’s Red Mill 1:1. (Whatever flour you decide to use, it must include xanthan gum. If it doesn’t, add 1 teaspoon of xanthan gum in with the flour before mixing).

  • Yeast – You’ll need to get your hands on some active dry yeast which will give a beautiful rise to these cinnamon rolls.

  • Eggs

  • Milk & butter – I used non-dairy but if you don’t want dairy-free rolls, just use regular milk and butter!

  • Sugar & Powdered Sugar – I used regular white sugar, but see “Tips” section for alternatives.

  • Cinnamon

  • Baking Powder

  • Vanilla Extract

TIPS & Adjustments When MAKING THIS Gluten-Free Cinnamon Rolls RECIPE

  • Want to make these cinnamon rolls vegan? You can try using silken tofu, flax eggs or powdered egg replacers instead of regular eggs!

  • The secret to super tender cinnamon rolls is room temperature butter beaten into the dough. This technique works best if the butter is very soft.

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Gluten-Free Cinnamon Rolls

5 from 1 vote
Recipe by Samantha Course: DessertCuisine: AmericanDifficulty: Medium
Servings

9

servings
Prep time

1

hour 
Cooking time

30

minutes
Calories

300

kcal
Total time

1

hour 

30

minutes

This gluten-free cinnamon rolls recipe creates deliciously sweet and fluffy buns with pull-apart edges and a soft cinnamon sugar center. With a perfectly tender texture, these cinnamon rolls can also be made dairy-free!

Ingredients

  • For the dough:

  • 1 Cup Unsweetened Non-Dairy Milk

  • 1/3 cup + 1 tablespoon sugar, divided

  • 2 ¼ Tsp Active Dry Yeast

  • 2 eggs, at room temperature

  • ¼ Cup Dairy-Free Butter, melted

  • 1 Tsp Vanilla Extract

  • ¼ teaspoon salt

  • 3 Cups All Purpose Gluten-Free Flour, see Notes

  • 2 teaspoons baking powder

  • For the filling:

  • 3 Tablespoons Non-Dairy Butter, softened

  • ½ Cup Sugar

  • 2 Tablespoons Cinnamon

  • For the icing:

  • 1 cup powdered sugar

  • 2 tablespoons non-dairy butter, softened

  • 1 tablespoon unsweetened non-dairy milk

Directions

  • Warm dairy-free milk in microwave for about 30 seconds, then add 1 tablespoon sugar plus yeast to warm milk and let sit for 10 minutes, until mixture starts to foam. 
  • Transfer yeast mixture to a large bowl with egg, remaining sugar, melted butter, vanilla extract, and salt, give it a quick stir to combine.
  • Add in gluten-free flour and baking powder, mix until a sticky dough forms. 
  • Transfer dough to a floured surface and knead for 10 minutes, before forming into a ball and placing into a lightly greased bowl. Cover the bowl with a towel and leave in a warm place to proof for 1 hour. 
  • Roll out dough on a lightly floured surface into a rectangle measuring approximately 13×9 inches. 
  • Make filling by adding the sugar and cinnamon to a small bowl, spread softened butter evenly on top of dough before sprinkling with cinnamon and sugar. 
  • Roll dough into a log and cut into 8 or 9 even cinnamon rolls before transferring to a greased 9×9 inch baking pan. Cover again with a towel and leave to proof for another hour. 
  • Preheat your oven to 375F, remove towel, and bake cinnamon rolls for 25-30 minutes. Transfer to a wire rack to cool while you make the icing by mixing all ingredients in a bowl then drizzle over top of cooled cinnamon rolls.

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Notes

  • All Purpose Gluten-Free Flour: Your flour must include xanthan gum, if it doesn’t, add 1 teaspoon of xanthan gum in with the flour before mixing.
  • Storage: These rolls will stay good at room-temperature for up to 2 days, in the fridge for up to a week, and in the freezer for up to 2 months.

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