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Microwave cinnamon roll

Microwave cinnamon roll

If you find yourself craving a cinnamon roll at home, this single serve microwavable cinnamon bun recipe couldn’t be easier.

Serves: 1

Ingredients:

  • ⅓ cup and 1 tablespoon of oat flour
  • ½ teaspoon of bi-carb soda
  • ⅛ teaspoon of salt
  • 1 tablespoon of coconut oil, melted
  • 2 tablespoons and 2 teaspoons of mashed banana

Filling

  • 2 soft pitted dates
  • ½ teaspoon of cinnamon
  • Vanilla icing

Method:

1. Combine flour, bi-carb soda, and salt in a bowl.

2. Melt coconut oil in microwave. Add bananas and oil to flour mixture.   

3. Stir until a dough is formed and roll into a ball.

4. To create the filling, dice dates and mash with a fork until they form a paste.

5. Mix together with cinnamon.

6. On a floured surface, roll out dough into a rectangle and straighten sides using a knife. Reincorporate cut dough into the rectangle, making sure that it is long.

7. Spread filling across dough and, lengthwise, fold dough in half.

8. Roll dough into a cinnamon bun shape.

9. Place into a greased mug or ramekin and microwave for one and a half to two minutes.

10. Top with vanilla icing.

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