Apple Cinnamon Roll Casserole

 

Apple Cinnamon Roll Casserole

Servings: 6-8

Prep Time: 10 minutes | Cook Time: 30-35 minutes

Ingredients

1 can (12-13 oz) refrigerated cinnamon rolls (or sugar-free/keto version below)

2 apples, peeled, cored, and chopped

2 tbsp melted butter

1 tsp cinnamon

¼ cup chopped pecans or walnuts (optional)

1 tbsp sugar-free sweetener (like erythritol or monk fruit)

For the Glaze:

The icing from the cinnamon roll can (or homemade sugar-free glaze below)

Instructions

1. Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease a 9x9-inch baking dish.

2. Prepare the cinnamon rolls: Cut the cinnamon rolls into quarters and spread them evenly in the baking dish.

3. Prepare the apples: In a bowl, mix chopped apples with melted butter, cinnamon, and sweetener. Stir in pecans if using.

4. Assemble: Sprinkle the apple mixture over the cinnamon rolls. Lightly mix to distribute.

5. Bake for 30-35 minutes or until golden brown and cooked through.

6. Glaze: Drizzle the icing over the warm casserole before serving.

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Sugar-Free/Keto Cinnamon Roll Dough (Alternative)

If avoiding store-bought dough, try this:

1 cup almond flour

2 tbsp coconut flour

1 tsp baking powder

1 tbsp melted butter

1 egg

1 tbsp sugar-free sweetener

½ tsp cinnamon

1. Mix all ingredients, roll into small dough balls, and flatten slightly.

2. Use them in place of the store-bought cinnamon rolls in the recipe above.

Sugar-Free Glaze

2 tbsp cream cheese, softened

2 tbsp heavy cream

1 tbsp powdered sugar-free sweetener

½ tsp vanilla extract

Whisk together until smooth and drizzle over the casserole.

Would you like any variations, like adding a caramel sauce?