Caramel Pecan Cinnamon Rolls
Caramel Pecan Cinnamon Rolls
Makes 8
1 Roll:267 Calories, 24.1g Fat, 2.6g Carbs, 8.1g Protein
Rolls:
1 1/2 cup shredded part skim mozzarella cheese
2 ounces cream cheese
1 large egg
1 1/4 cup almond flour
2 tbsp Ground Flaxseed
1 Tbsp Vanilla Extract
1/2 tsp baking soda
pinch of salt
Filling:
6 Tbsp of Lakanto Golden, separated
1 Tbsp Cinnamon
1 Tbsp of ChocZero Caramel Syrup(Optional)
½ Cup Chopped Pecans
Frosting:
4 Tbsp of Cream Cheese
3 Tbsp of Melted and Cooled Butter
¼- ½ Cup of Powdered Swerve
1 tsp of Vanilla Extract
Directions:
1. Melt the mozzarella and cream cheese together in a microwave-safe bowl for 1 minute. Stir, then heat another 30 seconds.. Add the egg and mix until blended.
2. Add 2 Tbsp of the Lakanto Gold to the dough as well as remaining dry ingredients for the rolls and mix until thoroughly combined (about 3-4 mins).
3. Spray a piece of parchment paper with oil and scrape the bread dough onto the center of it. Flatten it out by putting another piece of greased parchment paper on top. You want to form a large rectangle with the dough.
4. Once the dough has been rolled out mix the cinnamon and Lakanto and spread evenly over the dough.
5. Next top with the pecans and drizzle the optional ChocZero Caramel Syrup on top.
6. No Carefully take the bottom parchment paper and use it to roll the dough into a roll(do NOT touch the dough with your hands its very sticky. After each turn make sure to use the paper to press down.
7. Once rolled put in the freezer and preheat the oven to 400F. Remove once the oven is heated to temp.
8. Grease a metal pie plate.
9. When the oven is ready, remove the dough from the freezer and cut the roll with a greased knife into 8 pieces and place in the pie plate.
10. Bake for approximately 20-25 minutes until the dough browns. It will be a little soft still but it hardens once cooled.
11. While you wait for the rolls to cool begin making the frosting by blending the ingredients in a small blender or in a bowl with a hand mixer.
12. Once he rolls have cooled frost and enjoy!