Cinnamon Roll-ish Biscuits (Grain-Free & Chili-Friendly!)
I never make chili the same way twice.
Here in Nebraska, it’s tradition to serve cinnamon rolls alongside a hot bowl of chili. (Yes, really. And no, not on top—sorry, Alton Brown.) See here.
I’d never claim these are as decadent as regular Pioneer Woman cinnamon rolls (my all-time favorite recipe is here.)
Since sugar bombs aren’t on my current meal plan, I adapted a grain-free biscuit recipe to deliver that warm cinnamon flavor—with a hint of maple—for a healthier twist.
They’re not gooey, frosted rolls, but they are perfect for weeknight dinners or a light breakfast when you want comfort without the sugar crash.
Cinnamon Roll-ish Biscuits (Grain-Free & Chili-Friendly!)
Ingredients
- 1 cup chickpea flour
- 1 1/2 tsp baking powder
- 1/8 tsp salt
- 1 tsp cinnamon, add nutmeg if you like or pumpkin pie spice or apple pie spice
- 1 tsp vanilla
- 2 tbsp safflower oil or avocado oil
- 1/3 cup Plain whole milk Greek yogurt
- 1 tbsp real maple syrup or honey or sweetener to taste
- 1 tbsp melted butter for the last step
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 450°F.
- Combine the chickpea flour, baking powder, spices, and salt in a medium bowl. Mix the oil into the flour mixture until the oil is completely incorporated. Stir in the vanilla and yogurt to form a thick, sticky dough.
- Heat a cast-iron or oven-proof skillet over medium heat and spray with cooking spray. (I use butter flavored spray.) Remove from the heat once the pan is hot.
- Divide the dough into 4 equal parts, scooping each part into the hot skillet to form a biscuit shape. Space them evenly in the skillet. It's okay if they touch each other or the edges of the pan.
- Place in the oven and bake for 8-10 minutes, or until golden brown. The biscuits will easily slide out of the pan with a spatula.
- Drizzle with melted butter while they cool. You can add extra cinnamon/sugar, or cinnamon/sweetener, or some icing if you like.
Notes
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In 2025, two of her children’s books were selected for the CBC Favorites Award Lists, honored by teachers and librarians nationwide for excellence in children’s literature. Parents, kids, and educators love the Duke the Deaf Dog books and activity guides because they introduce ASL and the Deaf community through engaging stories.
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