Simple to make, gluten free and low carb rolls! If you miss bread following a low carb diet, you will love these light and fluffy rolls.
I love how I feel eating a grain free, gluten free diet. Although I never really was a huge bread eater, I am only human and of course I miss breads and rolls.
I have tried quite a few recipes and they don't have the same texture, which is everything to me. I was so pleasantly surprised to find that these low carb rolls really are light and fluffy and not too dense like others I have tried. Just like my yummy low carb bagels!
One thing you have to keep in mind when you follow a grain free diet or simply want to cut back on grains and gluten is that foods will never be exactly like the original. So as much as I love the light and airy texture of these low carb rolls, they are not identical to your typical flour-filled rolls.
If you re looking for some more delicious low carb recipes, you will love this Lemon Blueberry Cake, Crispy Cauliflower Fritters, One Bowl Blondies and this Chocolate Mousse Cake. All would be even more delicious with my Apple Chai Latte, Chamomile Latte and definitely my Bulletproof Hot Chocolate!
Why You Should Make These Low Carb Rolls
I promise this recipe is so straightforward and simple to makes even though they may look like they take a long time to prepare. Please do not be intimidated to make these.
Some people might see that there is a cup of shredded mozzarella cheese in this recipe, but I swear they really do not taste cheesy. Mozzarella is so versatile and milk and really does magical things for the texture in low carb breads and rolls.
Another huge win is that each low carb roll only has less than 200 calories, 7 grams of protein and 3 grams of net carbs. These babies are grain free, low carb gluten free and sugar free. I would say these are all fabulous reasons to make these rolls.
Recipe Ingredients
- Mozzarella cheese - I always use full fat in all of my dairy products for the next flavor and texture. Added bonus that fat helps keep you full too.
- Cream cheese - I always use full fat cream cheese for the best taste and quality.
- Almond flour - I use the super fine almond flour in all of my recipes because it lends the lightest, ideal texture, especially in gluten free recipes.
- Coconut Flour - Coconut flour is light, naturally sugar free and low in carbs which makes it extremely versatile for low carb baking. I always use this coconut flour for my baking. I love baking with both almond and coconut flour for the perfect texture.
- Baking powder - I use a GMO-FREE, aluminum free baking powder like this one in all of my baked goods.
- Eggs - I use farm raised, organic eggs in these fritters.
- Sesame seeds - Sesame seeds, poppy seeds, Everything bagel seasoning... the possibilities are endless for toppings for these rolls.
- Extra Virgin Olive Oil- I love my EVOO. Some of those benefits of extra virgin olive oil are that its anti-inflammatory, it may help prevent heart disease and diabetes and may even help to lower cholesterol levels.
How To Make These Low Carb Rolls
Preheat the oven to 375F. Prepare a baking tray with parchment paper.
Beat two eggs until foamy. Then mix them with baking powder, salt, and cream cheese until combined.
Place 1 tbsp of olive oil and shredded mozzarella cheese in a small pot over medium heat. Stir until the cheese is melted. Let it slightly cool, just for two minutes or so.
Next, place only the eggs mixture into a food processor with a sharp blade. Then add melted mozzarella, and press until well combined. The result should be a smooth batter. If there are small pieces of cheese that are not combined it is ok.
Add almond flour into the food processor pulse a few times until well combined. Then, transfer the dough to a large bowl. Add coconut flour and mix well.
Use your hands to roll the dough into 12 small buns. Place them on the prepared baking tray and lightly flatten the top.
Divide the remaining egg into whites and yolks, beat the yolk, and brush each bun with it, to give them a nice golden look. Next, sprinkle some sesame seeds or other seasoning on top of the buns.
Bake the rolls for 20-22 minutes, or until the surface has cracked a little and they’re golden. Enjoy!
Related Recipes
Low Carb Chocolate Peppermint Muffins from Lauren Kelly Nutrition
Almond Flour Waffles from Low Carb Yum
Low Carb Bagels from Lauren Kelly Nutrition
Keto Pancakes from The Novice Chef
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Low Carb Rolls
Ingredients
- 1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
- ¼ cup cream cheese
- 1¾ cup almond flour
- 2 tablespoons coconut flour
- 1 tablespoon baking powder
- ½ teaspoon salt
- 3 eggs room temperature
- 1 tablespoon sesame seeds Everything But The Bagels Seasoning, Poppy seeds
- 1 tablespoon extra virgin olive oil
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 375F. Prepare a baking tray with parchment paper.
- Beat two eggs until foamy. Then mix them with baking powder, salt, and cream cheese until combined.
- Place 1 tbsp of olive oil and shredded mozzarella cheese in a small pot over medium heat. Stir until the cheese is melted. Let it slightly cool, just for two minutes or so.
- Next, place only the eggs mixture into a food processor with a sharp blade. Then add melted mozzarella, and press until well combined. The result should be a smooth batter. If there are small pieces of cheese that are not combined it is ok.
- Add almond flour into the food processor pulse a few times until well combined. Then, transfer the dough to a large bowl. Add coconut flour and mix well.
- Use your hands to roll the dough into 12 small buns. Place them on the prepared baking tray and lightly flatten the top.
- Divide the remaining egg into whites and yolks, beat the yolk, and brush each bun with it, to give them a nice golden look. Next, sprinkle some sesame seeds or other seasoning on top of the buns.
- Bake the rolls for 20-22 minutes, or until the surface has cracked a little and they’re golden.
Allyssa
Thank you so much for sharing this amazing recipe! Will surely have this again! It's really easy to make and it tasted so delicious! Highly recommended!
Jen
These rolls were so tasty & I love that their low carb! Can’t wait to make again!
Jessica
These were absolutely incredible and super easy to make! Thank you so much. They're a new favorite for sure.