AIP Cinnamon Buns for Hormone Balance & Gut Health
Grain-Free | Dairy-Free | Gluten-Free | Autoimmune Protocol Friendly
If you're on a healing journey-whether it's managing hormone imbalances, supporting your gut, or following the autoimmune protocol (AIP)-you already know how challenging it can feel to find comforting recipes that don’t wreck your system. That’s where these AIP-friendly cinnamon buns come in.
Made with sweet potato, cassava flour, and coconut oil, they’re a cozy, anti-inflammatory treat that supports blood sugar stability and hormone production without the grains, dairy, eggs, or refined sugar that can throw your system out of balance. These are not just "healthy cinnamon rolls"-they’re hormone-supportive, gut-friendly, and full of flavor. Think warm, cinnamon-spiced bliss that actually nourishes your body.
So whether you're easing into an AIP lifestyle, looking for hormone-friendly holiday treats, or just craving something sweet that won’t send your nervous system into a spiral… these cinnamon buns are here to bring the joy and the support!
AIP-Friendly Cinnamon Buns
Hormone-Supportive & Pantry-Friendly
Gluten-free • Dairy-free • Grain-free • Egg-free • Refined sugar-free
Gluten-free • Dairy-free • Grain-free • Egg-free • Refined sugar-free
These cozy cinnamon buns are made from real-food ingredients that actually support your hormones. No weird specialty flours needed - just sweet potato, cassava, and coconut flour.
🍠 Ingredients
- 2 cups mashed sweet potato (or 1½ cups if very moist)
- ⅔ to ¾ cup cassava flour
- 2-3 Tbsp coconut flour
- 2 Tbsp coconut sugar (or maple sugar)
- 2 tsp cinnamon
- ½ tsp baking soda + pinch of sea salt
- ¼ cup melted coconut oil (or palm shortening)
- ½ tsp apple cider vinegar
Filling:
- 2 Tbsp coconut sugar
- 2 tsp cinnamon
- 2 Tbsp melted coconut oil
📝 Instructions
- Preheat oven to 325°F (165°C). Line a small baking dish with parchment paper.
- In a large bowl, combine cassava flour, coconut flour, baking soda, and salt.
- Stir in the mashed sweet potato, melted coconut oil, and apple cider vinegar. Mix well until you form a soft dough.
- Press dough onto parchment paper into a rectangle (approx. 9” × 6”).
- In a small bowl, mix the filling ingredients and spread evenly over the dough.
- Roll the dough up from the long side into a log shape. Slice into 4–6 rolls.
- Place rolls in the baking dish.
- Bake for ~30 minutes until set and golden.
- Let cool slightly. Optional: drizzle with melted coconut butter for bonus cozy vibes.
💡 Why It Works for Hormone Support
- Cassava flour is AIP-approved and easy on digestion.
- Sweet potato provides fiber + slow carbs for blood sugar stability.
- Healthy fats (coconut oil) support hormone production + reduce inflammation.
- No grains, dairy, or refined sugar = less stress on your gut and immune system.
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