Description
Soft and tender sugar-free sweet rolls swirled with vibrant lemon curd and topped with a tangy glaze. These low-carb, keto-friendly rolls deliver bright citrus flavor and a gooey bakery-style texture without traditional flour or sugar.
Ingredients
- Sweet Roll Dough:
- 2 1/2 cups almond flour
- 1/4 cup coconut flour
- 1/4 cup unflavored whey protein powder
- 2 tablespoons psyllium husk powder
- 2 teaspoons baking powder
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 2 large eggs, room temperature
- 1/4 cup unsalted butter, melted
- 1/3 cup unsweetened almond milk, warm
- 1/4 cup granulated sugar-free sweetener (erythritol or monk fruit blend)
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 teaspoon instant yeast
- Sugar-Free Lemon Curd Filling:
- 3 large egg yolks
- 1/3 cup powdered sugar-free sweetener
- 1/4 cup freshly squeezed lemon juice
- 1 tablespoon lemon zest
- 4 tablespoons unsalted butter
- Lemon Glaze:
- 1/2 cup powdered sugar-free sweetener
- 2 tablespoons heavy cream
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice
- 1/4 teaspoon vanilla extract
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease an 8-inch baking dish.
- In a small bowl, combine warm almond milk, yeast, and 1 teaspoon of the sweetener. Let sit for 5–8 minutes until slightly foamy.
- Prepare the lemon curd by whisking egg yolks, powdered sweetener, lemon juice, and zest in a saucepan over low heat. Stir constantly for 5–7 minutes until thickened. Remove from heat and whisk in butter until smooth. Cool completely.
- In a large bowl, mix almond flour, coconut flour, whey protein powder, psyllium husk powder, baking powder, and salt.
- In another bowl, whisk eggs, melted butter, remaining sweetener, vanilla extract, and activated yeast mixture.
- Combine wet and dry ingredients to form a soft dough. Let rest for 5 minutes to allow psyllium to absorb moisture.
- Place dough between parchment paper sheets and roll into a rectangle about 1/4 inch thick.
- Spread cooled lemon curd evenly over the dough.
- Roll tightly into a log and slice into 8 equal rolls.
- Place rolls in prepared baking dish and bake for 20–25 minutes until golden and set.
- Whisk glaze ingredients until smooth. Let rolls cool slightly, then drizzle glaze over top before serving.
Notes
- Let dough rest to improve texture and reduce stickiness.
- Ground flaxseed can replace psyllium husk but will create a denser texture.
- Fresh lemon juice provides the best flavor.
- Store in refrigerator for up to 5 days.
- Freeze individually wrapped rolls for up to 2 months.
- Reheat gently to maintain soft texture.
- Prep Time: 25 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 roll
- Calories: 255 kcal
- Sugar: 1 g
- Sodium: 180 mg
- Fat: 22 g
- Saturated Fat: 10 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 10 g
- Fiber: 5 g
- Protein: 8 g
- Cholesterol: 135 mg
