Cinnamon Roll Skewers
Forget the sugar-laden, carb-heavy treats you get when you pop open a store-bought can, now there’s a ketogenic cinnamon roll in town. These cinnamon roll skewers use almond flour in place of wheat flour, so the texture is a bit denser and more filling. A denser, sturdier dough is necessary to with stand direct grilling heat. These cinnamon roll skewers are even more satisfying, especially when drenched in sugar-free maple-flavored syrup.
- Contains Dairy
Prepared with
Ingredients
- 1 cup almond flour
- 4 1/2 tablespoons erythritol, divided
- 1 1/2 teaspoons baking powder
- 1 1/4 teaspoons ground cinnamon, divided
- 1/4 teaspoon cream of tartar
- 1/8 teaspoon sea salt
- 1 large egg, beaten
- 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 2 1/2 tablespoons melted coconut oil, divided
- 1/4 cup cream cheese, at room temperature
- 1/4 cup chopped pecans
- Grill Grate
- Large Bowl
- Medium Bowl
- Skewers
Instructions
Step 1
In a large bowl, stir together the almond flour, 3 tablespoons of erythritol, baking powder, 1/2 teaspoon of cinnamon, cream of tartar, salt, egg, vanilla, and 2 tablespoons of melted coconut oil until well combined.
Step 2
Form 11/2-teaspoon portions of dough into balls. There should be enough to make 12 equal balls. Place the balls on a cutting board or other flat surface. Using your palm, flatten each ball to about 1/3 inch thick.
Step 3
In a medium bowl, stir together the remaining 1 tablespoon of erythritol, 1/2 teaspoon of cinnamon, the cream cheese, and pecans.
Step 4
Spoon about 1 heaping teaspoon of the cream cheese mixture onto the middle of each flattened ball. Roll each piece of dough around the filling and back into a ball. Place them on a dish and refrigerate for 15 minutes.
Step 5
Insert the Grill Grate and close the hood. Select GRILL, set the temperature to MAX, and set the time to 6 minutes. Select START/STOP to begin preheating.
Step 6
Remove the dough balls from the refrigerator. Place 3 dough balls onto each of 4 (4- to 6-inch) skewers.
Step 7
Place the remaining 1/2 tablespoon of coconut oil in a shallow dish. In a separate shallow dish, combine the remaining 1/2 tablespoon of erythritol and remaining 1/4 teaspoon of cinnamon. Place each skewer in the oil, turning to coat the dough. Then, dip it into the cinnamon mixture to coat evenly.
Step 8
When the unit beeps to signal it is preheated, place the skewers directly onto the Grill Grate. Close the hood and cook for 3 minutes. After 3 minutes, turn the skewers over, close the hood, and cook for an additional 3 minutes.
Step 9
Remove the skewers from the grill and serve.