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Raw Cinnamon Buns

I have come across a couple of raw cinnamon bun recipes on the web but none seemed close enough to traditional cinnamon buns. What a great challenge. Almond flour, flaked spelt (yup, you heard me right) and ground flax were the perfect medium for these. A bit of time in the dehydrator provided the perfect consistency. Wanting to get away from only using cashews for cream fillings, I also added almonds and raisins. The crowning glory is the maple cashew icing! I wouldn’t suggest having these for breakfast every morning, but for a Sunday brunch, or a weekend treat, they are perfect.

 

 

Spelt is a grain that is related to wheat but contains much more protein and less carbohydrates than wheat. It is high in B vitamins, iron and potassium. I got this raw, flaked spelt from Sunrise Flour Mills. You can read more about them here. You can replace it with raw, flaked oats if you wish. But you know me, I like to mix it up a bit!

 

 

 

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74 Comments

  1. Christine! wrote on December 15, 2010

    I have been waiting all year to make these! I made the raw pumpkin pie this Thanksgiving for my family get-together, and now I am excited to substitute those refrigerated peel-and-bake traditions we have for breakfast every Christmas morning with these amazing-looking treats!

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  2. Ashley wrote on December 4, 2010

    My goodness! I forgot to say thank you!

    Thanks for all the great recipes, pictures and input!

    Reply
  3. Ashley wrote on December 4, 2010

    I’m curious how long Almond Flour is good for. I have to do prep on the spur of the moment with my two young children and school. One day I’ll be able to plan everything out in advance, but until that day comes I’m going to do prep in advance so I can eventually make a meal : )

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  4. Eva wrote on December 1, 2010

    Thank you for the inspiring idea which led me to reseaching and creating my own little recipe for cinnamon buns – Thank you for the great idea, they turned out perfectly!

    If anyone wants bigger rolls, flatten into a square instead, mind filled up almost the whole Teflon sheet, and came out perfect!

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  5. Cayley wrote on July 21, 2010

    I am just astounded at your creativity with food!! I second the licking the screen comment! So incredible.

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  6. Julie wrote on July 16, 2010

    Is there a substitute for the spelt so that I could make it gluten free? They look sooo yummy!
    I also try to avoid oats…seems to be a bit difficult to find oats listed as gluten free.
    Thanks

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    • Susan wrote on July 16, 2010

      You can find certified gluten free oats online.

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  7. Susan wrote on April 8, 2010

    You could substitute oat.

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