Sugar-Free Cinnamon Scrolls (Kid-Approved!)

Cinnamon buns are having a moment right now — from TikTok trends to long queues at Cinnabon stores, everyone’s craving that soft, swirly, cinnamon-sugary goodness. But if you’re after something a little more wholesome (and less sugar-loaded), these sugar-free cinnamon scrolls are the perfect homemade version (did someone say #fakeawaycinnabon?!).

They’re made with everyday ingredients, naturally sweetened with monk fruit, and come together in under 30 minutes; no yeast, no rising time, no fuss. Whether you’re baking ahead for the lunchbox or whipping up a treat for afternoon tea, this recipe brings the same delicious cinnamon bun flavour without the sugar crash.

The best part? You can make the dough from scratch or take a shortcut using our super popular 2-ingredient yoghurt dough recipe! 

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Let’s get rolling.

Ingredients

For the dough:

• 250g self-raising flour

• Pinch of salt

• 90g butter, at room temperature

• 160ml milk

For the filling:

• 120g butter, at room temperature

• 4 tbsp brown monk fruit sweetener (or less to taste) - substitute for brown sugar (or half/half of each)

• 2 tsp ground cinnamon

To finish (optional):

• Extra monk fruit sweetener or granulated sweetener of choice for a golden crunch

Method

1. Preheat your oven to 210°C (fan-forced).

2. Make the dough: Sift flour and salt into a large bowl. Add butter and rub it in with your fingertips until the mix looks like breadcrumbs. Make a well in the centre, pour in the milk, and mix with your hands until a soft dough forms. Add a splash more milk if needed.

3. Knead & roll: Turn the dough out onto a lightly floured bench and knead until smooth. Roll it into a rectangle around 5mm thick.

4. Mix the filling: Beat softened butter, monk fruit sweetener, and cinnamon together until light and fluffy. Spread it evenly across your dough.

5. Roll & slice: Roll up the dough from the long side to form a log, then slice into scrolls about 3cm thick.

6. Bake: Place scrolls on a lined tray and sprinkle with a little extra sweetener if you like. Bake for 12-15 minutes or until golden and cooked through.

Optional Shortcut

Don’t have time for traditional dough? You can absolutely make these using my 2-ingredient dough; just Greek yoghurt and self-raising flour! It’s a game-changer.

Storage Tip

These scrolls will keep for up to 3 days in an airtight container, or pop them in the freezer for easy grab-and-go lunchbox fillers.

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