Sugar-Free Gifflar (Swedish Cinnamon Buns)

Indulge in the comforting aroma of freshly baked *Sugar-Free Gifflar*—a healthier twist on traditional Swedish cinnamon buns. These soft, golden rolls are naturally sweetened with unsweetened applesauce and your favorite sugar substitute, making them perfect for those seeking a guilt-free treat. A blend of whole wheat and all-purpose flours creates a wholesome yet tender dough, while a rich filling of cinnamon and butter delivers the iconic warm spice flavor. Ready in just over an hour, these buns are beautifully rolled into their signature crescent-like shape and baked to perfection. Ideal for breakfast, fika (Swedish coffee break), or a cozy snack, these sugar-free cinnamon buns prove that you don't need added sugar to enjoy a baked delight. Perfect for health-conscious bakers and anyone craving Scandinavian comfort food at its finest!

Nutriscore Rating: 66/100

Prep Time:30 mins

Cook Time:15 mins

Total Time:45 mins

Servings: 16

Ingredients

• 240 ml Whole milk
• 75 g Butter
• 7 g Active dry yeast
• 100 g Unsweetened applesauce
• 1 large Egg
• 300 g Whole wheat flour
• 200 g All-purpose flour
• 1 tsp Salt
• 2 tsp Ground cinnamon
• 50 g Erythritol or sugar substitute
• 50 g Butter (for filling)

Directions

Step 1

Heat the milk in a saucepan until it's warm (around 37°C or 98°F) but not hot.

Step 2

Remove from heat and stir in the butter until melted, then add the yeast and let it sit for about 5 minutes until frothy.

Step 3

In a large mixing bowl, combine the yeast mixture with unsweetened applesauce and the egg, mixing well.

Step 4

In another bowl, mix the whole wheat flour, all-purpose flour, and salt.

Step 5

Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, stirring until a dough forms.

Step 6

Knead the dough on a lightly floured surface for about 8-10 minutes until smooth and elastic.

Step 7

Place the dough in a greased bowl, cover with a clean kitchen towel, and let it rise in a warm place for about 1 hour or until doubled in size.

Step 8

Once risen, roll out the dough into a rectangle approximately 30x45 cm (12x18 inches).

Step 9

Melt the butter for the filling, then mix with the cinnamon and erythritol.

Step 10

Spread the cinnamon-butter mixture evenly over the dough.

Step 11

Carefully roll the dough into a log from the long side and cut into 16 equal pieces.

Step 12

Place the rolls on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper, cover, and let rise for another 15-20 minutes.

Step 13

Preheat your oven to 200°C (392°F).

Step 14

Bake the rolls in the preheated oven for about 10-15 minutes, or until golden brown.

Step 15

Allow to cool on a wire rack before serving.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(1096.7g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	2990.3

Total Fat 125.8g	0%
Saturated Fat 67.8g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 4.1g
Cholesterol 534.6mg	0%
Sodium 2988.0mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 450.4g	0%
Dietary Fiber 47.2g	0%
Total Sugars 23.9g
Protein 79.5g	0%

Vitamin D 199.3IU	0%
Calcium 544.3mg	0%
Iron 22.7mg	0%
Potassium 2136.5mg	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: 34.8%

Protein: 9.8%

Carbs: 55.4%