Salted Caramel Cinnamon Rolls: No Refined Sugar! Soft, gooey cinnamon rolls topped with a dreamy salted caramel sauce. No refined sugar included.
Our no refined sugar January is coming to a close. I hope you enjoy these recipes! Plus, that you were able to find out a bit more about sweetening your desserts with something other than white or brown sugar.
I know it’s been a learning experience for me and I’ve really liked it. With that, I will continue to share recipes without refined sugars, but, will do it alongside desserts with regular white or brown sugar. Something for everyone. 👍
Your Ingredients List (for rolls):
- Flour
- Baking powder + Salt
- Butter + Vanilla
- Unsweetened vanilla almond milk: Regular dairy milk can also be used, but, the nutritional value in the recipe card may differ.
- For Filling: Melted butter + Coconut palm sugar + Ground cinnamon
These are a pretty basic cinnamon roll recipe. If you don’t want to top them with the caramel sauce, a classic powdered sugar glaze will also go with them. Also, if you wish to make these vegan, simply replace regular dairy butter with a vegan version.
Your Ingredients List (for caramel sauce):
- Coconut palm sugar
- Water
- Coconut whipping cream: Regular dairy whipping cream will also work, but, the nutritional value in the recipe card may differ
- Vanilla + Salt
How to Make the Caramel Sauce: In a saucepan, over medium heat, whisk together coconut palm sugar and water. Whisk just until the sugar is dissolved. Then, add in whipping cream and let the mixture simmer for 15-20 minutes or until it thickens. If you can draw a line on the bottom of your saucepan, it’s a good indicator that it’s thick enough. Keep a close eye on it and whisk it occasionally. Remove from heat and whisk in salt and vanilla. The sauce will thicken even more as it cools.
This caramel sauce is amazing! Use it anywhere you would normally use a salted caramel sauce…not just on these rolls. 😉
Enjoy-
More Sweet Rolls to Try:
- One Hour Cinnamon Rolls
- Mixed Berry Sweet Rolls
- Iron Skillet Cinnamon Rolls
- Whole Wheat Cinnamon Rolls
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Salted Caramel Cinnamon Rolls: No Refined Sugar
Salted Caramel Cinnamon Rolls: No Refined Sugar! Soft, gooey cinnamon rolls topped with a dreamy salted caramel sauce. No refined sugar included.
Ingredients
FOR ROLLS:
- 4 1/2 cups flour
- 2 TBSP baking powder
- dash of salt
- 1 cup (2 sticks) butter
- 1 1/4 cup unsweetened almond milk (or regular dairy milk)
FOR FILLING:
- 1/4 cup butter, melted
- 3/4 cup coconut palm sugar
- 1 TBSP ground cinnamon
FOR CARAMEL SAUCE:
- 3/4 cup coconut palm sugar
- 3/4 cup water
- 1/2 cup coconut whipping cream ( or regular dairy version)
- 1 tsp vanilla
- dash of salt
- coarse sea salt, for garnish, optional
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 400 degrees. Grease a 9 x 13 baking dish.
- In a mixing bowl, mix together flour, baking powder and salt. Add in butter and milk and beat until dough forms.
- With a dough hook or with your hands, knead dough for about 3-5 minutes comes together in a smooth ball. Let it rest for 10 minutes.
- On a floured surface, roll out dough into a rectangle, about 1/8″ thick. Spread surface with melted butter. Then, sprinkle with coconut palm sugar and cinnamon. Roll dough tightly and then, slice into 12 individual rolls.
- Place them in a prepared baking pan Bake for 20-25 minutes or until lightly browned.
FOR CARAMEL SAUCE:
- In a saucepan over medium heat, whisk together coconut palm sugar and water. Whisk until sugar is dissolved. Add in whipping cream and let the mixture simmer for 15-20 minutes to thicken. Remove from heat and whisk in vanilla and salt. Let it cool for 15-20 minute, then, drizzle on rolls. It will thicken as it cools. If desired, sprinkle with coarse sea salt before serving.
Notes
- sauce adapted from a sweet pea chef
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Nutrition Information:
Yield:
12Serving Size:
1Amount Per Serving: Calories: 329Total Fat: 6gSaturated Fat: 4gTrans Fat: 0gUnsaturated Fat: 2gCholesterol: 13mgSodium: 361mgCarbohydrates: 63gFiber: 2gSugar: 26gProtein: 5g
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