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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!)

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!
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Prep Time: 3 minutes
Cook Time: 15 minutes
Total Time: 18 minutes
Servings: 1 serving

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

Instructions

  • 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!

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 Bread Flour

  • 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.

Gluten-Free Cinnamon Rolls
5 from 1 vote

Gluten-Free Cinnamon Rolls

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!
Print Pin Rate
Prep Time: 1 hour
Cook Time: 30 minutes
Total Time: 1 hour 30 minutes
Servings: 9 servings

Ingredients

For the dough:

  • 1 cup warm milk 110 degrees Fahrenheit
  • 2 1/4 teaspoons active dry yeast
  • 1/4 cup sugar
  • 1/4 cup butter melted
  • 1 egg plus 1 egg yolk at room temperature
  • 3 cups gluten-free bread flour plus more for rolling
  • 2 teaspoons baking powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt

For the filling:

  • 1/4 cup butter softened
  • 3/4 cup brown sugar
  • 2 tablespoons cinnamon

For the cream cheese frosting:

  • 1/2 cup cream cheese softened
  • 2 tablespoons butter softened
  • 3/4 cup powdered sugar
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract or vanilla bean paste

Instructions

  • Start by warming your milk in a medium bowl to about 110° Fahrenheit. Do this in either the microwave for about 30-40 seconds, or over low heat on the stove for 2 minutes.
  • Once milk is warm, add the active dry yeast, sugar, and melted butter. Give it a gently whisk to combine, then let that sit for a couple minutes while you continue on with the recipe.
  • To the bowl of an electric mixer fitted with the dough hook attachment, add the gluten-free bread flour, baking powder, baking soda, and salt. Turn the mixer on low until the dry ingredients are combined.
  • With the electric mixer running on medium speed, slowly add the milk mixture into the flour mixture. Once the wet and dry ingredients are almost completely combined, add in the egg and egg yolk. Continue mixing to incorporate the eggs into the dough.
  • Once the eggs are incorporated, turn the mixer on high speed and mix the dough for 5 minutes, until the dough is smooth and comes together in a ball.
  • Generously flour a work surface with the gluten-free bread flour, then press the dough on top of the flour and press/roll into a 13×19-inch rectangle. Add the filling by spreading the softened butter over the dough in an even layer. Then, evenly sprinkle the brown sugar on top of the butter and the cinnamon on top of the brown sugar.
  • Carefully take the long end and roll the dough up into a tight log. Slice the log into 7-8 cinnamon rolls, each about 3 inches thick.
  • Then, place the cinnamon rolls in a greased 9×9-inch baking dish and tightly cover the dish with plastic wrap. Place the rolls in a warm place (by a window, in a proving drawer, in the oven with the light on, etc) to rise for about 1 hour.
  • After the hour is up, remove the plastic wrap from the baking dish and preheat your oven to 350° Fahrenheit. Once the oven is hot, bake the cinnamon rolls for 25-30 minutes or until they’re golden brown on top.
  • Remove the rolls from the oven and let them cool while you make the icing.
  • To make the cream cheese frosting, add the cream cheese, butter, powdered sugar, and vanilla extract to the bowl of an electric mixer and beat until it’s smooth and fluffy. Spread the frosting on top of your cinnamon rolls and ENJOY!

Notes

 
  • 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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