Low Carb Chelsea Bun

Indulge in the classic flavors of a Chelsea bun with this guilt-free, low-carb twist! These **Low Carb Chelsea Buns** are crafted with a blend of almond and coconut flours, ensuring a tender, gluten-free base that's perfect for cutting carbs without sacrificing flavor. Sweetened with granulated erythritol and spiced with fragrant cinnamon, these buns deliver all the comforting richness of the original, enhanced by bursts of unsweetened currants and optional walnuts for added texture. Rolled and baked to golden perfection, they’re easy to prepare and ready in under an hour, making them a fantastic treat for breakfast, snack time, or dessert. Perfectly sweet, keto-friendly, and irresistibly soft, this is the ultimate recipe to satisfy your cinnamon roll cravings—without the sugar spike!

Nutriscore Rating: 72/100

Prep Time:20 mins

Cook Time:30 mins

Total Time:50 mins

Servings: 9

Ingredients

• 2 cups Almond flour
• 0.25 cup Coconut flour
• 1 teaspoon Baking powder
• 0.5 teaspoon Xanthan gum
• 0.25 teaspoon Salt
• 0.75 cup Unsweetened almond milk
• 1 large Egg
• 3 tablespoons Unsalted butter, melted
• 1 teaspoon Vanilla extract
• 0.5 cup Granulated erythritol (or another low-carb sweetener)
• 2 teaspoons Ground cinnamon
• 0.5 cup Chopped walnuts (optional)
• 0.25 cup Unsweetened dried currants or raisins

Directions

Step 1

Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a 9-inch square baking pan with parchment paper.

Step 2

In a large bowl, mix together the almond flour, coconut flour, baking powder, xanthan gum, and salt.

Step 3

In a separate bowl, whisk together the almond milk, egg, 2 tablespoons of the melted butter, and vanilla extract.

Step 4

Pour the wet ingredients into the dry ingredients and stir until a dough forms.

Step 5

Place the dough on a piece of parchment paper and roll it out into a rectangle about 12x9 inches.

Step 6

Brush the remaining melted butter over the rolled-out dough.

Step 7

In a small bowl, mix the erythritol with the cinnamon, then sprinkle this mixture evenly over the buttered dough.

Step 8

Sprinkle the chopped walnuts and currants evenly over the dough, pressing them lightly to adhere.

Step 9

Starting from one long side, carefully roll the dough into a tight log. Seal the edge by pressing gently.

Step 10

Cut the log into about 9 slices using a sharp knife.

Step 11

Place each slice cut side up in the prepared baking pan.

Step 12

Bake in the preheated oven for 25-30 minutes until the buns are golden brown and firm to the touch.

Step 13

Allow the buns to cool in the pan for about 10 minutes before transferring them to a wire rack to cool completely.

Step 14

Serve warm or store in an airtight container for up to 3 days. Enjoy your low-carb treat!

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(740.7g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	2219.7

Total Fat 185.3g	0%
Saturated Fat 39.2g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 2.5g
Cholesterol 312.5mg	0%
Sodium 1313.9mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 227.0g	0%
Dietary Fiber 42.6g	0%
Total Sugars 36.2g
Protein 66.3g	0%

Vitamin D 119.6IU	0%
Calcium 881.9mg	0%
Iron 12.9mg	0%
Potassium 917.0mg	0%

*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.

Source of Calories

Fat: 58.7%

Protein: 9.3%

Carbs: 32.0%