5 from 2 reviews

Easy Pancake Mix Cinnamon Rolls

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Easy Cinnamon Rolls: I’m all about easy, aren’t you??

Ditch the yeast, rising of the dough and complicated recipe instructions and make these Simple Mills Cinnamon Rolls for Easter this year.

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What’s even better about these cinnamon rolls is that they are made with pancake mix.

Yup. Pancake mix!!

Not just any pancake mix either. I’m using the Simple Mills Pancake and Waffle Almond Flour mix to whip these bad boys up. (Or should I say “roll” these bad boys up), ha!

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This mix is made with a delicious blend of almond flour, coconut flour and coconut sugar for nutrient value. I love finding products like this that have healthy & wholesome ingredients AND delicious taste.

What you’ll need for these cinnamon rolls:

  • 1 Box (10.7 oz.) of Simple Mills Pancakes & Waffle Almond Flour Mix
  • 1/3 cup milk (or almond milk alternative)
  • 1 1/2 Tbsp. butter, softened
  • 2 Tbsp. brown sugar (or coconut sugar)
  • 1 tsp. cinnamon
  • Coconut flour/almond flour or gluten free flour for dusting your surface before rolling.

All of the ingredients in this recipe are recognizable and simple. The pancake mix also has a recognizable ingredient list as well: Almond Flour, Arrowroot, Organic Coconut Sugar, Organic Coconut Flour, Cream of Tartar, Baking Soda, Sea Salt.

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I love how Simple Mills handpicks their ingredients with a purpose and chooses ingredients to nourish us. As a Dietitian, that is one of my top priorities so I appreciate their vision and aim to enrich lives and bodies through real foods.

How to make these cinnamon rolls:

Before you read on, be sure to watch this video I made on how simple and easy it easy to make these cinnamon rolls. No, seriously…go give it a watch! Just 1 minute long!

Pro tip: You’ll want to knead it like regular dough for about 3-4 minutes! This is key for the cinnamon rolls to maintain a great texture.

  1. You’ll place the Simple Mills pancake mixture in a bowl and stir in the milk.
  2. Pour the dough out onto a floured surface and begin to knead the dough. Shape it into a rough ball and then knead until the dough is nicely incorporated. (Knead by gently pressing the dough down and away from you with the heel of your hand).
  3. Press out into a long rectangle, spread softened butter on top followed by the brown sugar/cinnamon mixture.
  4. Gently roll the dough into a log and use floss to get a clean cut for each cinnamon roll. Then bake away! Easy peasy!
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One of my favorite Easter memories is enjoying brunch with the family. Long hours spent around food in the kitchen and having a nice time.

If you plan on doing the same this Easter and need an item to bring, these cinnamon rolls are it!

Easy Cinnamon Rolls are:

  • Easy to make…obviously 😉
  • Contain simple and recognizable ingredients
  • Are kid friendly!
  • Perfect for Easter

I hope you enjoy this recipe! Be sure to tag @krolls_korner on Instagram if you make this recipe so I can see your photo!

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5 from 2 reviews

Easy Cinnamon Rolls

Prep: 10 minutes
Cook: 15 minutes
Total: 25 minutes
Servings: 9 rolls
Ditch the yeast, rising of the dough and complicated recipe instructions and make these Easy Cinnamon Rolls!

Ingredients

  • 1 box (10.7oz.) Simple Mills Pancake and Waffle Almond Flour Mix
  • 1/3 cup milk (or almond milk)
  • 1 1/2 Tbsp. butter, softened
  • 2 Tbsp. brown sugar (or coconut sugar)
  • 1 tsp. cinnamon
  • 1/4 cup Almond or Coconut flour for dusting the surface to roll out the dough

Last step! If you make this, please leave a review and rating letting us know how you liked this recipe! This helps our business thrive & continue providing free recipes.

Instructions 

  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees F. In a medium bowl, mix the Simple Mills pancake mixture with the milk. 
    Pour the dough out onto a floured surface and begin to knead the dough. Shape it into a rough ball and then knead until the dough is nicely incorporated. (Knead by gently pressing the dough down and away from you with the heel of your hand).
  • Press out into a long rectangle, spread the softened butter on top of the dough followed by the brown sugar/cinnamon mixture. Spread evenly across, using your fingers.
    Gently roll the dough into a log and then use floss to get a clean cut for each cinnamon roll. Will make 8-9 rolls. Place in an oven safe dish sprayed with non-stick cooking spray and bake for 13-15 minutes. Let cool for 20 minutes, then spread with Simple Mills Vanilla frosting (optional)

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Nutritional information is provided as a courtesy and is automatically calculated. It should only be construed as an estimate rather than a guarantee. Ingredients can vary and Kroll’s Korner can’t make any guarantees to the accuracy of this information.

PIN THIS EASY CINNAMON ROLLS FOR LATER!

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Christine

I made these for the family and added a thicker layer of cinnamon, butter and brown sugar before rolling up then topped with a dab of butter. They came out gooey and fantastic! The kids ask for these almost weekly!

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olaf

thanks.

olav

i made this and it is great! i added a tsp of baking soda so it could become fluffier and it turned out great! i tried another Bach without the baking soda and it was not so good, but still tasted great. amazing recipe love it!

olaf

how much pancake mix do you need in cups?

pam

It’s been so long since I made cinnamon rolls. Too long! This recipe has me anxious to make them soon.

Lauren @ A Nerd Cooks

Anything that makes getting cinnamon rolls into my mouth easier and faster is 10/10 for me! I can’t wait to give your recipe a try!

Jen

These are exactly what I need! I’m always craving cinnamon rolls but definitely not up for doing all the work usually needed to make them, especially in the morning. They look amazing!

Beth Neels

Wow! This is such a great idea! I have always had cinnamon rolls on my to do list, but they are so much work! I can’t wait to try your version!