Rustic gluten-free cinnamon buns that are vegan, oil-free, sugar-free, nut-free, and no yeast! Lovingly made right in a cast iron skillet for extra flavor and charm. A breakfast or brunch recipe that will leave you feeling warm and cozy!
You are in for a cinnamon treat! These beauties were made Christmas Day 2015. The day I received my Majestic Beauty! (i.e. The stand mixer!) And the picture below was my loving work and creativity at play in all it's messy glory!
You know it was all worth it! Lucky for you, I've done the testing and re-testing and hopefully (unless you get super into it) you're kitchen will come out much cleaner than this!
I was in pure and utter captivated bliss while making these cinnamon buns. No distractions, podcast playing, I took over the kitchen and got in the zone! How else could I have broken in the Majestic Beauty? The first recipe had to be a standout! And yes, of course, cinnamon buns/rolls had been on that recipe bucket list of mine for centuries!
You'd think I'd have the perfect recipe set beforehand since I's been wanting to make these forever. That was not the case! I went in (dove in!) to this without a clear plan. I was grabbing ingredients, testing ratios, and as per the photo above, making a mess of my kitchen! These was flour and applesauce...everywhere! The Majestic Beauty was for sure broken in by the end!
Now, I'm calling these cinnamon buns and not rolls, since they're more bun-looking than roll to me. However, you still do roll the dough! They just came out super rustic. The term is interchangeable anyway, but I like the ring of cinnamon buns much better!
You know why I think these are standouts in the cinnamon bun/roll world? Because they're allergy-free! And free of about everything else too! No sugar (of course), no oil, no yeast (I was too scared to even go there!). As long as you have flour and applesauce....you can make these cinnamon buns RIGHT NOW!
Okay, and they're super rustic too 😉 Not only did I use the Majestic Beauty, but I used THE PAN as well! The bottoms got nice and browned and the 6-8 buns you make fit perfectly in the skillet. The flavor and magic that the cast iron gives to everything you but in it, did not disappoint with these buns either!
I think I have Cinnabon beat here! Unless they come out with a free-from and healthy cinnamon roll, I have nothing else to say! But o, do I love that Cinnabon smell in the malls or many rest stops those counters take up shop! The tell-tale cinnamon love smell of a Cinnabon shop...mouth-watering! Guess what? We can just create that smell right here, right now!
Rustic Gluten-Free Cinnamon Buns
Rustic Gluten-Free Cinnamon Buns
Rustic gluten-free cinnamon buns that are vegan, oil-free, sugar-free, nut-free, and no yeast! Lovingly made right in a cast iron skillet for extra flavor and charm. A breakfast or brunch recipe that will leave you feeling warm and cozy!
- Cook Time: 25 mins
- Total Time: 25 mins
- Yield: 6-8 1x
- Category: Bread, Breakfast
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
- 2 ½ Cups Gluten-Free All Purpose Flour
- ½ Cup Millet Flour
- ¼ Cup Buckwheat Flour
- ¼ Cup Arrowroot Starch
- 2 Tsp Baking Powder
- ½ Tsp Baking Soda
- 1 Tsp Psyllium Husk Powder
- 2 TB Granular Erythritol
- 1 Tsp Cinnamon
- 1 ¼ Cup Unsweetened Almond Milk (or non-dairy milk of choice)
- 1 ½ TB Apple Cider Vinegar
- ½ Tsp Pure Madagascar Bourbon Vanilla Extract
- ½ Tsp Butter Extract
- Filling:
- ⅓ Cup Unsweetened Applesauce
- 2 TB Granular Erythritol
- 2 Tsp Cinnamon
- Drizzle:
- 3 TB Powdered Erythritol
- 1 TB Unsweetened Almond Milk (or non-dairy milk of choice)
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 425°F.
- In a small bowl, combine the almond milk and apple cider vinegar, let sit for 5-10 minutes to create "buttermilk".
- In a stand mixer or large mixing bowl, combine all dry batter ingredients and mix together. Then add in the "buttermilk" and extracts. Mix again until sticky batter is formed.
- Scoop and roll the dough out on a well floured flat surface (I used my Silpat and made the dough about that size and ¼ inch thick).
- Mix together the applesauce filling in a small bowl and then coat the rolled out dough with the filling.
- Now, roll the coated dough into a cylinder (this can get messy), then cut into 6-8 rolls/buns.
- Place the rolls flat side down in a well greased cast iron skillet. Bake in the oven for 25 minutes.
- Mix together the drizzle ingredients and drizzle over the tops of the buns once cooled.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1
Don't worry, these aren't only for Christmas Day, these make a fabulous weekend baking project any time of year and would be perfect for Mother's Day this weekend! When you make homemade rustic gluten-free cinnamon buns, these is no denying the love and comfort that will be seeping through the house (not to mention the most glorious smell!) That may be my more favorite part of the entire cinnamon bun experience....the smell! I mean, come on now! You know you'll be having a hard time drooling all other while you wait for these babies to bake!
So tell me:
+ Have you ever made homemade cinnamon buns/rolls?
+ Okay...what do you call them? Bun or Roll? BUNS!
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Susan
What can you use instead of millet? My daughter has a allergy to millet.
Rebecca @ Strength and Sunshine
You can replace it with more all-purpose, but the texture may be off.
Lee @ Veggie Quest
I LOVE cinnamon rolls, and these look delicious and healthy. Can't wait to try them! Also a great excuse to break out my cast-iron pan. 🙂
Rebecca @ Strength and Sunshine
We never need an excuse to have some buns and break out the greatest pan 😉 xoxo
Emily @ Recipes to Nourish
I love these so much! I wish I had some right now.
Rebecca @ Strength and Sunshine
Thanks!
Lindsay
Yum! These look delicious! I'm trying these out this weekend!
Rebecca @ Strength and Sunshine
O make sure to show me!
Emma
Love the picture of your kitchen! The messier the kitchen the better the food.
Rebecca @ Strength and Sunshine
That is a fact!
Marisa
These look awesome and so yummy! We eat mostly gluten free in our home since my husband can't tolerate wheat or gluten, so this is a great find! I'll be pinning this for sure.
Rebecca @ Strength and Sunshine
Enjoy!
kimmythevegan
Gah! These look so good!!! I can't wait to try them out. I'm not even a huge fan of cinnamon buns but am drooling over these right now.
I'm pinning & sharing (and bookmarking to make myself soon!).
Thanks Rebecca =)
Rebecca @ Strength and Sunshine
You're about to become a big one!
Kat Eat.Love.Live
Oh yes! I absolutely love anything cinnamon and these look absolutely delicious. How amazing is the KitchenAid? I also got mine as a Christmas gift and I couldn't be without it now. xx
Rebecca @ Strength and Sunshine
Yup! I think they make the best darn Christmas gifts 😉
Kim~madeinaday
Your kitchen pic cracked me up mine had looked like that before! Sound like a great recipe for my GF readers! Sharing on FB!
Rebecca @ Strength and Sunshine
Ha, thank you Kim!
Deborah Davis
Joy in the morning! My family would love having these GF cinnamon buns for breakfast!
Rebecca @ Strength and Sunshine
It is joy!
Amberjane
I want those buns in my life - I love your recipes Rebecca!
Rebecca @ Strength and Sunshine
Haha, thank you!!
Nikki Frank-Hamilton
This recipe is Yummed, Stumbled and Pinned. I will not lose it! LOL Each Christmas morning we enjoy cinnamon rolls after opening gifts, but since going gluten free I could not find a good option for me, so we changed things up and made blueberry scones. Now I can get back to tradition and I'm thinking these look way better than the usual Pillsbury pre-made cinnamon rolls that we usually make! Thank you!
Rebecca @ Strength and Sunshine
This will make your GF world a much better place <3
AZ@...And a Dash of Cinnamon
These look great! I'm always on the lookout for healthy cinnamon roll recipes.
Rebecca @ Strength and Sunshine
Ah, look no further!
Farrah
hehehe, thank you for doing all the testing and re-testing for us! 😛 These cinnamon buns look amazing!! *-*
Rebecca @ Strength and Sunshine
And they ARE amazing 😉
Bethany
These look so good!
Rebecca @ Strength and Sunshine
Thank you Bethany!
Sam @ PancakeWarriors
All I can say is OMG YUMM!!!! cinnamon rolls are the bomb and now I'm hungry for all things dripping in cinnamon!
Rebecca @ Strength and Sunshine
You may have to make THESE instead of pancakes this weekend then 😉
Marla
Hi Rebecca,
Wow these cinnamon buns look delicious and what a great breakfast they would make. Pinned & Tweeted!
Rebecca @ Strength and Sunshine
Yes they are one fantastic breakfast!
Megan
Yum, Yum, YUM!! I want to dive into those buns right now! A healthy cinnamon bun? I didn't think it was possible - I love it!
Rebecca @ Strength and Sunshine
Hahaha, all good things are possible 😉 Thank you Megan! xoxo
Honest Mum
Those are mega, I went to the most amazing sugar and gluten free cafe in London the other day-Romeo's Bakery, you would have loved it!
Rebecca @ Strength and Sunshine
Haha, I think I'm good with my "all-free' healthy homemade buns!
Gin
You used so much baking skill to get these just right! I can't get enough cinnamon and these sound wonderful.
Rebecca @ Strength and Sunshine
Time to make some buns, Gin!
Nicola
What a great recipe, I adore cinnamon. They look like the perfect comfort food. I love you mixer too!
Rebecca @ Strength and Sunshine
Yes, yes, and yes!! Thank you Nicola!
dixya @food, pleasure, and health
cinnamon is one of my favorite spices..and looking at these cinnamon buns, i want some right now.
Rebecca @ Strength and Sunshine
Cinnamon is life!
Kelly
Oh my gosh! I am trying these...they look so goooood! 🙂
Rebecca @ Strength and Sunshine
Woohoo!!!! Let me know how they turn out!
Sandi (@sandigtweets)
I love the simplicity of making this recipe...no rolling, but still these have the same amazing flavor. Awesome recipe Rebecca 🙂
Rebecca @ Strength and Sunshine
Thank you Sandi!! Nice and easy and still totally delish!
Theresa @DearCreatives
I am pinning this recipe for later. I can't wait to try it.
Rebecca @ Strength and Sunshine
Awesome! Let me know!
Kathy Hester
I love that these are allergy-free! It also makes me feel better seeing a kitchen that looks like mine when I'm experimenting 😉
Rebecca @ Strength and Sunshine
Hahahaha! I'm glad to see so many of you foodies telling me your kitchens all look like this! (Mine actually usually doesn't...but this recipe...well yea, haha!)
Lucie
Those look absolutely amazing Rebecca!!! I love millet flour so bonus points for that 🙂 oh and psyllium husks instead of xanthan gum are something I've always wanted to try!
Rebecca @ Strength and Sunshine
O psyllium is for the "egg"! Haha!
Tara | Treble in the Kitchen
These do sound super tasty! cinnamon rolls always seem like SUCH a treat 🙂
Rebecca @ Strength and Sunshine
They do! Especially after so many years of NONE!
Vanessa @ VeganFamilyRecipes
Haha that is EXACTLY how my kitchen looks after making new blog recipes. Definitely looks like it was worth it! These look delicious, Rebecca!
Rebecca @ Strength and Sunshine
Hahaha, it was worth it 😉 All part of the charm and fun!
Anjali @ Vegetarian Gastronomy
These sound awesome...cinnamon rolls are my favorite but I've never tried my hand at gluten-free ones! I need to try them for my brother who has celiac. I love your picture of your kitchen =) It's exactly how mine looks when I'm recipe testing ha! Although instead of podcasts (which I wish I could listen to while cooking), I'm a music type of person =)
Rebecca @ Strength and Sunshine
Fact: I have podcasts playing, but I drawn them out....I normally can't recap anything from the show, hahaha! Music would probably be better 😛
Serena
These sounds delish! I can't wait to try making them for some of my Gluten Free friends!
Rebecca @ Strength and Sunshine
Awesome! I hope you do (and for yourself)!
Liz
Yeasted cinnamon rolls are an all day project! These are so much speedier and look delish!!!
Rebecca @ Strength and Sunshine
Yes!!! I have no patience for yeast! These can be done in like 40 minutes!
Rach
Cinnamon buns/rolls whatever you wanna call them are my absolute favourite. These look incredible!
Rebecca @ Strength and Sunshine
Haha, right? The name never matters!
Deborah Davis
What a healthy, yummy way to start the day! We would love these with a nice cup of green tea in the morning.
Rebecca @ Strength and Sunshine
Haha, I think these would be better with coffee 😉
Erin
Love these!!! I especially love that they are made in a cast iron!! This is a breakfast me and my mum would love to share on mothers day <3
Rebecca @ Strength and Sunshine
Yes!! The perfect mom-daughter date 😉
Hedi Hearts
Is there anyone who doesnt like cinnamon? I never met anyone! Cinnamon buns are like a warm cuddle for the belly!
Rebecca @ Strength and Sunshine
No one!!! And if there is.....I'll just cry!
neil@neilshealthymeals.com
I so love the smell of cinnamon. In fact I quite often just open my jar of cinnamon and enjoy the aroma as a "lift" first thing in the morning. So I can see why exactly these would be perfect for breakfast!
Rebecca @ Strength and Sunshine
Hahahahahaha! Yes! You are not alone is smelling your spices 😉
Sabrina
This is a wonderful breakfast pastry! This is perfect to make for my husband to grab and take with him on the way to work!
Rebecca @ Strength and Sunshine
Sure it is! He'd be a happy hubby!
Chrissa - Physical Kitchness
HA your kitchen totally looks like mine, every single day. It's the worst party of being a food blogger! But hey, these cinnamon buns TOTALLY make it worth it!!!
Rebecca @ Strength and Sunshine
They were worth it!!! If good food didn't come out of it...i don't know...but cleaning up even wasn't so bad!
Healing Tomato
I always say that a messy kitchen is a sign that it belongs to a hardworking chef. That mixer is so cool and your recipe is out-of-this world delicious! I can smell the aromas of cinnamon and frosting wafting through my screen.
Rebecca @ Strength and Sunshine
Hahahaha yes!!! Definitely hardworking! I was tired after this one 😉
Kristy @ Southern In Law
Oooh these look so good! And I am SO glad they're yeast free as it means they're kristy doable hahaha!
Rebecca @ Strength and Sunshine
Yeast is just to finicky! I don't wait to wait and "maybe" have them rise.....I wanted them NOW!
allie @ Through Her Looking Glass
Scrumptious! I think I can smell them from here!
Rebecca @ Strength and Sunshine
Mmmm I know I can 😉
Cailee
Oh my gosh! Girl, these look amazing!! 🙂 I need these g.free cinna buns in my life! Thanks for the recipe babe!
xoxo Cailee!
Rebecca @ Strength and Sunshine
I hope you get to enjoy some!!!
Sophia | Veggies Don't Bite
Umm, you don't have to sell me on cinnamon rolls. I don't discriminate. Rustic, non rustic, baked, in a pan...just get them in my mouth!!! These sound amazing. And I want to lick that drizzle of glaze.
Rebecca @ Strength and Sunshine
Bahahahahaha! I've gotta say, I feel the same way 😉 No one can stop me from the BUNS!
Courtney
These look delightful! There's something so lovely and comforting about cinnamon buns!
Rebecca @ Strength and Sunshine
O yes there certainty is 😉
Mandy
I love you and your cast iron creations! Goodness, I LOVE cast iron. And I love your gorgeous yellow Kitchen Aid!! Oh, my!! Isn't it the best?! I have a red one 🙂 And I remember crying happy tears when I got it as a gift a couple years ago. But let's talk about these heavenly cinnamon-y beauties! I can't believe you made these yeast free, too?! It's been a couple of years since we tackled making our own and they were awful...literally heavy as a brick and tasted terrible. Which is why I haven't attempted another recipe. I like the idea of calling them cinnamon buns! These look wonderful, friend! xo
Rebecca @ Strength and Sunshine
Cast irons and stand mixers are just the best 😉
Make these!!!!!!! They are sooo yummy <3 Nice and warm...ahhhhh....I want one now!
Kelly
This recipe looks like a definite crowd pleaser. Perfect for mother's day!
Rebecca @ Strength and Sunshine
For sure!!!
Harriet Emily
Wow wow wow Rebecca! These cinnamon rolls are so gorgeous! Such a beautiful, delicious recipe. I can't wait to try it! <3
Rebecca @ Strength and Sunshine
Thank you Harriet!! xoxo
Uma Srinivas
These looks so good! So much goodness in buns!
Rebecca @ Strength and Sunshine
Haha, yes! Thank you Uma!
Emily
These cinnamon buns look amazing!! I can't believe they are gluten free and vegan, that is awesome! Also, I love that you showed what a true foodie's kitchen looks like some of the time! I have the same thing going on!
Rebecca @ Strength and Sunshine
Hahahaha! All the glamour....but so worth it 😉
Sarah
These look amazing and I bet the house smelled just as good making them!
Rebecca @ Strength and Sunshine
You bet it did!
Sarah @ Sweet Miles
Ooooh girl these look amazing. We love cooking with our cast iron skillets! My husband and his family make delicious homemade cinnamon rolls, and we've always called them "rolls". I imagine the ones we make aren't quite as healthy as these though!
Rebecca @ Strength and Sunshine
Hahahaha, regardless, all buns/rolls are good 😉
And YES to the cast iron!!!
Emily @ Recipes to Nourish
Yes please!!! Now I want some. Get. In. My. Belly. These look so yummy.
Rebecca @ Strength and Sunshine
Hahahaha! No one can pass up THE BUN!
Michele @ paleorunningmomma
It's probably been 10 years since I made cinnamon buns! And those were less than healthy 🙂 These look so good and now I'm craving that doughy cinnamon sweetness!
Rebecca @ Strength and Sunshine
You've gotta make some! Just like bagels, we can not be without!!!
Amanda
These look amazing! I have been craving cinnamon rolls and haven't had one in years!
Rebecca @ Strength and Sunshine
Now is the time to make them!
Faith (An Edible Mosaic)
I love cinnamon buns/rolls so much! The fact that these are GF makes them a must-try!
Rebecca @ Strength and Sunshine
Yea! Thank you Faith!
Jenn
I love cinnamon so much!!! And I love cinnamon rolls! YUM!
Rebecca @ Strength and Sunshine
Hahaha, you and me both!!!! I could drink cinnamon!
Chrystal @ Gluten-Free Palate
All of my favorite things in one super tasty breakfast. Love that they are hardy and rustic.
Best,
Chrystal
Rebecca @ Strength and Sunshine
Thank you Chrystal!
Kim Seghers (This Ole Mom)
Wow! I love that these cinnamon rolls are gluten -free They look delicious. Also, I love the color of your mixer.
Rebecca @ Strength and Sunshine
Haha. thank you and thank you!
Lauren Gaskill | Making Life Sweet
This might be one of my favorite recipes I've seen on your blog!! These look absolutely LOVELY Rebecca. Totally sharing sometime this week! 😀 😀
Rebecca @ Strength and Sunshine
Aw, thank you so much Lauren! You are such a sweetheart! xoxo
Kristina @ Ms.Modify
Yum! Those looks so good, and I love the fact that they're healthier than regular cinnamon rolls!- xo, Kristina
Rebecca @ Strength and Sunshine
Totally! Thank you!
Evi @ greenevi
Cinnamon buns are soooooo good, but I've never made them myself. I guess it's time to make some, love that you used apple sauce filling!
Rebecca @ Strength and Sunshine
You bet it's time! And I know you'll create one beautiful version!
Trish
I LOVE homemade cinnamon rolls, but have never made them myself. These look amazing!
Rebecca @ Strength and Sunshine
Go for it! It's not too hard!
Annmarie
These are perfect for Mother's Day brunch! Pinned so I can give them a try 🙂
Rebecca @ Strength and Sunshine
Woohoo!!! Gotta treat yourself this weekend 😉
Linda @ Veganosity
That yellow mixer! LOVE! LOL! My kitchen looks like that several times a week. 🙂 Your cinnamon rolls (that's what I call them) look delicious, and I like that they're rustic. Something different.
Yes, I've made cinnamon rolls before. I have a recipe on my blog, but they're not gluten-free.
Rebecca @ Strength and Sunshine
The mixer!!!!! I think my favorite thing about it is just looking at it 😉
It still lives in the living room! There is no room in our kitchen for it!
Christie
Love that you have a name for your stand mixer. What a beautiful color. Perfect for making these delicious gluten free cinnamon buns.
Rebecca @ Strength and Sunshine
Hahahaha! The color is the "Majestic Yellow" so, it seemed fitting 😉
Lisa @ Runwiki
I could dive into your cast iron skillet. They look so delicious! Some serious comfort food right there!
Rebecca @ Strength and Sunshine
You bet!!! Come dive right in Lisa 😉
Aimee / Wallflower Kitchen
I am furious that I don't have one of these for breakfast right now. They sound incredible!
Rebecca @ Strength and Sunshine
Hahaha 😉 I think we could all use a cinnamon bun on a Monday!
rachel @ Athletic Avocado
Love that you used applesauce in the filling instead of loads of sugar! Pretty creative and looks delish 🙂
Rebecca @ Strength and Sunshine
You know me! Haha! Gotta be sugar-free 😉
Alexis @ Chemistry Cachet
These looks amazing! Stumbling, pinning, and adding to yummly for sure!
Rebecca @ Strength and Sunshine
Thank you my friend!
Chardonnay & Samphire
Yum! I need to hunt down some arrowroot starch but plan to make these next weekend. Messy kitchens are a sign of creativity!
Rebecca @ Strength and Sunshine
You may be able to get away with tapioca starch, but arrowroot is easy to find! Have fun!!!!