Oat flour cinnamon rolls make the perfect breakfast treat. They don’t require any rising time and can be made in under 45 minutes! Since they are made from oat flour they are loaded with whole grains, fiber and nutrients.
Oat Flour Cinnamon Rolls
Cinnamon rolls are always a breakfast favorite. If you’re looking for a gluten free, more wholesome, whole grain cinnamon roll, then these cinnamon rolls are for you.
Cinnamon rolls are always a fun weekend treat or a tradition around the holidays. Hey, who am I kidding; cinnamon rolls everyday lol! There is just something about a warm, fluffy cinnamon roll, loaded with icing, that never gets old.
This ‘lightened up’ version of cinnamon rolls is perfectly sweet, yet dialed back and delicious.
Ingredients needed for oat flour cinnamon rolls
You know what’s great about this recipe? It requires just 7 ingredients! Here are the ingredients we are working with for these healthy cinnamon rolls.
- Oat Flour will be used as the main flour. Feel free to use store bought or make your own.
- Coconut Sugar adds an is a great all natural sweetener and adds the perfect amount of sweetness.
- Baking Powder is the leavening agent used. It will help puff up these buns.
- Just a pinch of salt,1 tsp!
- Almond milk will add moisture. Feel free to use oat milk or cows milk.
- Butter is the baking fat.
- Lastly, vanilla extract helps enhance all the flavors.
Substitutes for oat flour cinnamon rolls
Below you’ll find some substitutes and variations for this oat flour recipe.
Flour. For this recipe I do not recommend substituting the oat flour for any other flour.
Sugar. Feel free to use brown sugar or white sugar instead of coconut sugar.
Milk. While this recipe calls for almond milk you can also use cows milk, oat flour or any other dairy free milk of choice.
Butter. This recipe calls for melted butter but feel free to use melted coconut oil or melted vegan butter instead.
Baking with oat flour
Baking with oat flour is very simple! It is essentially the same as baking with regular flour except oat flour has a different texture and wait. Oat flour is a nutritious whole grain flour. It makes very fluffy and nicely textured baked goods so, always find myself reaching for it frequently! Oat flour is loaded with complex carbs, fiber and whole grains. It is a healthier alternative to regular flour.
Not only is it nutritious, but it’s also gluten free. So it is great for someone who has a gluten intolerance.
Why you’ll love these oat flour cinnamon rolls
- Firstly, they are made with gluten free oat flour which is a great source of whole grains!
- Secondly, oat flour cinnamon rolls don’t require any yeast or rising time.
- Thirdly, they are very soft, fluffy and moist.
- Additionally, they are freezer friendly! You can store the left overs in the freezer for a later date.
- Lastly, these cinnamon rolls are gluten free!
Tips for making the best healthy cinnamon rolls
- Use a 9 inch circle pan for baking the rolls.
- Combine the dry and wet ingredients separately before combining together.
- Add a slice of butter or coconut oil on top of each roll before baking.
- Enjoy these rolls warm, topped with icing, along side a cup of coffee (personally my favorite!).
Frequently asked questions
Is oat flour just ground oatmeal?
Yes! Oat flour is made from ground oats.
Can I make my own oat flour?
Yes! Add oats to a high speed blender and blend until smooth. The oat flour should be very finely ground as it will result in nicely textured baked goods. I also like to buy this four pound bag Amazon as it is very finely ground and a great price!
Is oat flour gluten free?
It depends! In order for oat flour to be gluten free, it must be made from gluten free oats. Make sure to double check the packaging.
Is oat flour nutritious?
When compared to other flours, oat flour will definitely come out on top! It is loaded with whole grains, nutrients, protein and fiber.
How to make this oat flour dessert
- Preheat your oven to 350 degrees and grease a 9 inch circle pan with cooking spray.
- Combine the dry ingredients in a medium bowl: oat flour, coconut sugar, baking powder and salt. Mix and set aside.
- In a large bowl, whisk together the wet ingredients: the almond milk, butter, and vanilla. Make sure the almond milk is at room temperature (or you can microwave it for 20 seconds) before adding in the butter. This will prevent the butter from solidifying. Whisk until fully combined.
- Fold in the dry flour ingredients into the wet ingredients. Mix just until combined and the dough forms into a ball. Let the dough sit for a minute or two to thicken.
- Place the dough onto a lightly floured surface. Using your hands or a rolling pin, press the dough and shape it into a rectangle, about 12×8 inches or 1/4 inch thick.
- Prepare your filling by combining the coconut sugar and cinnamon in a small bowl.
- Brush the flattened dough with melted butter or coconut oil. Sprinkle the filling on top in an even layer.
- Roll the dough into a log form. Slowly roll the dough from the short side. It’s ok if the dough starts to crack. Carefully pinch the dough together with your hands to keep it from cracking. Continue this process until fully rolled up.
- Cut the dough into 9 rolls. Place the rolls in the prepared circle pan. Top each roll with a small sliver of butter and bake for 25 minutes.
- Make your icing. Combine all the icing ingredients in a small bowl until fully combined. If the icing is too dry, add in another tablespoon of almond milk.
- Top each cinnamon roll with icing and enjoy!
Another recipe you’ll love!
You’ll love these oat flour cinnamon rolls because they don’t require any yeast. In under 15 minutes plus 30 minutes of baking time you will have tasty, moist, and delicious cinnamon rolls.
Recipes containing yeast can take a little extra time to make, so I knew I wanted to create a cinnamon roll that could be made quickly.
If you want to spend a little more time definitely make my easy yeast cinnamon roll recipe!
Other oat flour breakfast recipes you’ll love
You’re going to love these oat flour cinnamon rolls. For some more recipe inspiration, certainly try some of my other favorite oat flour recipes below.
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The Easiest Oat Flour Cinnamon Rolls (Gluten free)
Equipment
- 9 inch circle pan
Ingredients
- 2 ½ cups oat flour plus more for sprinkling
- ¼ cup coconut sugar
- 2 tsp baking powder
- ½ tsp salt
- ⅔ cup almond milk room temperature if possible
- ¼ cup butter or vegan butter melted and cooled, or coconut oil
- 1 tsp vanilla
filling
- ¼ cup coconut sugar
- 1 tsp cinnamon
- 2 tbsp melted butter or coconut oil for brushing
icing
- 1 tbsp melted butter
- 1 tbsp almond milk
- 1 cup powdered sugar
- ½ tsp vanilla
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350 degrees and grease a 9 inch circle pan with cooking spray.
- In a small bowl, prepare your filling by combining the coconut sugar and cinnamon. Set aside.
- Now make the dough. In a medium bowl combine the dry ingredients: oat flour, coconut sugar, baking powder and salt. Mix and set aside.
- In a large bowl, whisk together the almond milk, butter, and vanilla. Make sure the almond milk is at room temperature (or you can microwave it for 20 seconds) before adding in the butter. This will prevent the butter from solidifying. Whisk until fully combined.
- Now, fold in the dry flour ingredients into the wet ingredients. Mix just until combined and the dough forms into a ball. Let the dough sit for 5 minutes to thicken.
- Place the dough onto a lightly floured surface (I like using parchment paper and adding about a tablespoon of oat flour). The dough will be a tad bit sticky and thats ok! Add a tablespoon of oat flour on top of the dough so it is easy to shape and work with. Using your hands, press the dough and shape it into a rectangle, about 12×8 inches or 1/4 inch thick.
- Now, brush the flattened dough with melted butter or coconut oil and sprinkle the filling on top in an even layer.
- Start to roll the dough into a log form. Slowly roll the dough from the short side. It's ok if the dough starts to crack. Carefully pinch the dough together with your hands to keep it from cracking. Continue this process until fully rolled up.
- Using a sharp knife, cut the dough into 8 rolls. The dough will be a little bit sticky as you cut it. Place the rolls in the prepared circle pan. Top each roll with a small sliver of butter (optional) and bake for 25 minutes.
- While the cinnamon rolls are baking, make your icing! Combine all the icing ingredients in a small bowl until fully combined. If the icing is too dry, add in another tbsp of almond milk.
- Top each cinnamon roll with icing and enjoy!
Just made these for my friend who is gluten free and we loved them! A nice yummy alternative to using regular flour. Will definitely make these again!
Thanks Megan! Glad you like them as much as I do. It is fun using different flours for baking!