Gluten free cinnamon rolls stacked on a white plate with glaze

Gluten Free Cinnamon Rolls Recipe

✨ No gluten, no dairy, no problem. These rolls are fluffy, gooey, and easy to make.

Craving classic cinnamon rolls but following a gluten-free lifestyle? This Gluten Free Cinnamon Rolls Recipe gives you all the swirls, gooey cinnamon sugar, and creamy glaze—without the gluten, dairy, or eggs.

They’re soft, they rise beautifully, and they taste just like the real deal. Whether you need a cozy breakfast treat, a gluten egg free breakfast idea, or a bake-everyone-can-enjoy brunch star, this recipe is the answer.

Bonus: No weird ingredients, no gritty textures, and definitely no compromises on flavor.


🧺 Ingredients for Gluten Free Cinnamon Rolls

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For the Dough:

  • 2 ½ cups gluten-free all-purpose flour (with xanthan gum)
  • 2 tbsp sugar
  • 1 packet instant yeast (2¼ tsp)
  • ¾ cup warm dairy-free milk (almond, oat, or soy)
  • 3 tbsp dairy-free butter or coconut oil, melted
  • 1 flax egg (1 tbsp flaxseed meal + 2½ tbsp water, mixed & rested 5 min)
  • ½ tsp salt

For the Filling:

  • ½ cup brown sugar
  • 2 tsp ground cinnamon
  • 2 tbsp dairy-free butter, softened

For the Glaze:

  • 1 cup powdered sugar
  • 2 tbsp dairy-free milk
  • ½ tsp vanilla extract
  • Optional: dash of cinnamon or orange zest

🥣 How to Make Gluten Free Cinnamon Rolls

1. Activate the Yeast

Warm your dairy-free milk to about 110°F and combine with sugar and yeast. Let sit for 5–10 minutes until bubbly.

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2. Make the Dough

In a large bowl, mix flour and salt. Add yeast mixture, flax egg, and melted butter. Stir until soft dough forms—gluten-free dough will be sticky.

Cover and rest for 30–40 minutes in a warm spot.

3. Roll & Fill

Roll the dough between two sheets of parchment paper to about a 10×14″ rectangle.
Spread softened butter, sprinkle cinnamon sugar.

4. Slice & Arrange

Carefully roll into a log using the parchment paper to guide. Slice into 8–10 rolls and place into a greased round baking pan.

Cover and let rise another 30 minutes.

5. Bake

Bake at 350°F (175°C) for 22–25 minutes until golden around the edges and soft in the center.

6. Glaze

Whisk glaze ingredients until smooth. Drizzle over slightly cooled rolls and serve warm.


🍞 The Best Gluten Free Cinnamon Rolls Recipe – Why It Works

This recipe checks every box:

  • Soft and fluffy without gluten
  • No dairy or eggs needed
  • Uses ingredients found in most easy GF baked goods
  • Rises beautifully, not dense
  • Glaze brings just the right sweetness

Whether you’re experienced with gluten free baking or just starting out, these rolls will surprise you with how close they feel to the original.


🍩 Feels Like a Doughnut, Tastes Like a Cinnamon Roll

Miss bakery classics? These rolls give serious gluten free doughnuts recipe energy:

  • Sweet, glazed, and fluffy
  • Warm, cinnamon-spiced filling
  • Optional: roll in cinnamon sugar for an extra “donut” feel

Pair them with coffee or hot chocolate, and you’ve got a gluten free breakfast sweet that’s actually craveable.


🍳 Make It Part of a Gluten Egg Free Breakfast Spread

Hosting or meal prepping? Pair these cinnamon rolls with:

  • Hash browns
  • Fruit bowls
  • Scrambled tofu
  • Coconut yogurt parfaits

Together, they create a filling and satisfying gluten egg free breakfast lineup that guests with allergies (and without!) will love.


🌙 Make Ahead for Overnight Baking Recipes

These rolls are perfect for overnight prep:

  1. Assemble and slice the rolls
  2. Cover and refrigerate overnight
  3. Let sit at room temp while the oven preheats
  4. Bake and glaze fresh in the morning

It’s one of those overnight baking recipes that lets you sleep in and still serve something warm and amazing.


🍰 Need a Dessert Option? These Work Too

These cinnamon rolls double as a dessert:

  • Add a maple glaze
  • Fold chopped pecans or chocolate into the filling
  • Serve warm with dairy-free vanilla ice cream

Suddenly, you’ve got a gluten dairy egg free dessert that no one will believe is allergen-friendly.


🍪 Easy Things to Bake Gluten Free (That Don’t Taste Like Cardboard)

Let’s be honest—GF baking has a reputation for being dense or dry. Not these.

These rolls prove that easy things to bake gluten free can be:

  • Moist
  • Airy
  • Full of flavor
  • Fun to eat

They’re also ideal if you’re looking for easy snacks gluten free for weekend baking or food gifting.


🥐 Tips for Fluffy Gluten Free Yeast Recipes

Getting good rise with gluten free dough is all about:

  • Letting the dough rest to hydrate
  • Using warm (not hot) milk to activate the yeast
  • Letting rolls rise a second time before baking

These small steps make this one of the best gluten free yeast recipes for beginners or pros.


🎨 Benefits of This Gluten Free Cinnamon Rolls Recipe

🌟 Benefit📌 Why It’s Awesome
🌾 Gluten-Free + VeganNo wheat, no dairy, no eggs
⏰ Overnight OptionPrep ahead and bake fresh in the morning
🍯 Perfect TextureNot crumbly, not dense — just soft and sweet
🧁 Easy GlazeMix-and-drizzle topping with pantry staples
🥣 Easy to MakeNo complicated ingredients or tools needed
🍽️ Crowd-FriendlyAllergy-safe option everyone can enjoy

📌 Final Thought: Pin It, Save It, Bake It

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This Gluten Free Cinnamon Rolls Recipe proves that allergy-friendly doesn’t mean boring. These rolls are soft, sticky, warm, and totally brunch-worthy—minus the gluten, dairy, or eggs.

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Gluten free cinnamon rolls stacked on a white plate with glaze

Gluten Free Cinnamon Rolls Recipe

Author: Ashley Wilson
260kcal
Prep 30 minutes
Cook 25 minutes
Total 1 hour 30 minutes
Soft, sticky, and completely wheat-free, these Gluten Free Cinnamon Rolls are allergy-friendly, dairy-free, and eggless—without sacrificing flavor or fluffiness. Perfect for breakfast, brunch, or dessert.
Servings 8 –10 rolls
Course Breakfast, Brunch, Dessert
Cuisine American

Ingredients

  • 2 ½ cups gluten-free all-purpose flour with xanthan gum
  • 2 tbsp sugar
  • 1 packet instant yeast 2¼ tsp
  • ¾ cup warm dairy-free milk almond, oat, or soy
  • 3 tbsp dairy-free butter or coconut oil melted
  • 1 flax egg 1 tbsp flaxseed meal + 2½ tbsp water
  • ½ tsp salt
  • ½ cup brown sugar
  • 2 tsp ground cinnamon
  • 2 tbsp dairy-free butter softened
  • 1 cup powdered sugar
  • 2 tbsp dairy-free milk
  • ½ tsp vanilla extract
  • Optional: dash of cinnamon or orange zest

Method

  1. 1. Combine warm dairy-free milk with sugar and yeast. Let sit 5–10 minutes until bubbly.
  2. 2. In a bowl, mix gluten-free flour and salt. Add yeast mix, flax egg, and melted butter. Stir to form sticky dough.
  3. 3. Cover and rest dough for 30–40 minutes in a warm place.
  4. 4. Roll dough between parchment sheets to about 10×14″. Spread softened butter and sprinkle cinnamon sugar evenly.
  5. 5. Use parchment paper to roll dough into a log. Slice into 8–10 rolls and place in greased baking dish.
  6. 6. Let rise again for 30 minutes. Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C).
  7. 7. Bake for 22–25 minutes until golden and soft.
  8. 8. Whisk glaze ingredients until smooth. Drizzle over warm rolls and serve.

Nutrition

Serving1rollCalories260kcalCarbohydrates39gProtein3gFat9gSaturated Fat4gPolyunsaturated Fat4gSodium160mgFiber2gSugar18g

Notes

Make ahead by refrigerating the shaped rolls overnight. Swap flax egg for chia egg if needed. Add orange zest for brightness or chopped nuts for crunch.

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