Our Keto Sweet Dinner Rolls Rival King’s Hawaiian
Hot, buttery, & sweet keto Hawaiian dinner rolls are the best and totally rival King’s Hawaiian.
Buttery rolls that are low-carb? Yes, please!
Who doesn’t love those savory and sweet dinner rolls just like the ones you’re served at restaurants and like the King’s Hawaiian rolls you buy at the store? 😋 Now you can make these at home, and it’s actually easier than you’d think.
The best part? These dinner rolls are keto and have just 3g net carbs per roll!
You may see the words “homemade keto Hawaiian rolls” and think this recipe will be confusing and complicated, but I have eliminated many typical steps that come with bread making. As long as you can mix and knead, you can make these delicious dinner rolls for your next gathering and wow your guests in under 30 minutes.
If you’re missing bread, you’ve got to make these!
Our best tips for making sweet keto Hawaiian rolls:
- After several attempts making these using pineapple oil, I realized that the flavor of cheese and pineapple wasn’t the greatest combination. I decided to sweeten the rolls up with 2 teaspoons of monk fruit instead and some good ol’ butter.
- There’s no rise time required for these rolls, so as soon as you mix the ingredients together, you can pop them directly into the oven. So easy!
- We recommend using pre-shredded mozzarella cheese, rather than using fresh. The moisture in the fresh mozzarella can cause excess stickiness in the dough.
- Rolling the dough balls will be easy, but note that the almond flour dough can get a little sticky so use some oil on your hands to roll into balls.
- During holidays or larger gatherings, I often find that all my baking sheets are being used, so I use cupcake pans as my go-to for rolls. The rolls are typically on the smaller side, so they’re perfect portions and are easy to pop right out.
Keto Sweet Dinner Rolls
yield: 9 SERVINGS
prep time: 15 MINUTES
cook time: 22 MINUTES
total time: 37 MINUTES
Perfect low-carb buttery dinner rolls with a touch of sweetness.
Ingredients
- 1 1/2 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
- 2 oz. cream cheese
- 1 1/4 cup almond flour
- 2 tablespoons coconut flour
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- 1/4 cup grated parmesan cheese
- 2 teaspoons monk fruit sweetener
- 3 eggs (1 for egg wash)
- 2 tablespoons melted butter
Directions
1
Preheat oven to 350 degrees Fahrenheit. Grease cupcake pans to avoid any sticking and set aside.
2
In a medium-size bowl, add almond flour, coconut flour, baking powder, grated parmesan cheese, and monk fruit (or preferred keto sweetener) and mix well. Set aside.
3
In a large microwavable bowl, add in the mozzarella and cream cheese. Microwave in 30-second intervals until cheese is completely melted.
4
Once the cheese is melted, add in the dry ingredients and mix. Then add in 2 eggs and 1 tablespoon of melted butter and knead until the dough is all combined. I found using my hands worked best, and you'll want to avoid over-mixing as this can result in less rise.
5
Scoop out dough with an ice cream scooper (about a 2" ball) and roll until smooth. This size will make a dinner-sized or slider-sized roll. Place the rolls in the cupcake pan until the dough is evenly distributed.
6
Brush rolls with an egg wash (1 egg mixed with some water) to give a nice golden brown color before placing in the oven to bake for about 18-22 minutes. Make sure to check halfway as the cooking time depends on your oven and how big your rolls are.
7
Remove from oven and brush 1 tablespoon of melted butter over freshly baked rolls. Serve and enjoy!
Nutrition Information
Yield: 9 rolls, Serving Size: 1 roll
Amount Per Serving:
221 Calories | 18.4g Fat | 5.2g Total Carbs | 2.2g Fiber | 1.1g Sugar | 0g Sugar Alcohol | 10.6g Protein | 3g Net Carbs
Hot, buttery, and sweet keto Hawaiian rolls are the best—and these ones smell of homemade goodness.
You will have no complaints while serving these up at your next family gathering. Just make sure to make a big batch if you want any for yourself!
My Hip Sidekick Chelsey also made these keto Hawaiian rolls, and here’s what she had to say about them:
“These were delicious! I don’t follow a keto diet and was honestly super skeptical that they would be good, but they turned out great. Plus, they are really easy to make. When adding the egg and butter, I thought for sure I had messed them up, but if you just keep mixing they turn out fine.
We made them with the Ham & Cheese Sliders recipe, and my husband and I both enjoyed them while also discussing all of the great ways you could use these rolls. We’re going to try them out with jam for breakfast, with avocado slices, and to build turkey sandwiches – the uses for them really are endless!”
Want something sweeter? Try our keto cinnamon rolls!
Smells sooo good…can’t wait…just another minute or so…
Did you love them, Colleen?
I am allergic to nuts… can I sub anything for the almond flour? THANKS! they look amazing!
Hi Alicia! Yes! Be sure to check out our flour guide on all of the best Keto flours and how to use them! https://hip2keto.com/tips/gluten-free-keto-flours-recipes/
Can I use Swerve instead of the monk fruit if so in what measurment please?
Yes, you would use the same about of Swerve as monk fruit sweetener!
I was just wondering because I haven’t researched this myself, but is yeast permitted on the Keto diet and would it work in the breads? Just curious.
Yes! Yeast can be used on Keto. Our recipes don’t contain yeast as they are more quick and easy to make. Hope this helps!
Thanks Amber! I may have to experiment. If I do, I’ll let you know how things go!
GREAT! You’re so welcome! 😊
Is there another cheese that can be used besides mozzarella? It doesn’t agree with me! 🙁
Although we haven’t personally tried this, you could try shredded provolone. Please let us know how it works for you, Pat R.!
Oh wow… it’s really fluffy, smells so good and it really is yummy. I will make garlic bread, burger buns, cinnamon buns etc.. using this recipe.
I send it to my friends too who’s searching for easy and fluffy bread recipes.
Love this recipe !😁
Thanks Susan👍
Hi Lynn! So glad that you love this versatile recipe enough to share with friends❤ Thank you for your sweet feedback!
Do you have to use the cheese? If not, do you need to add more flour?
Hi Reen! Great question! Unfortunately, this recipe would not work without the cheese.
Really good. Husband approved! Thank you!
Hi Susan! I’m so glad you enjoyed them! We love them too!
Hi, this sounds really good. I generally do not care for the flavor that coconut flour brings to dishes. I read the ‘flour’ page (also good stuff!). What I didn’t find is if/how I would use all almond flour, substituting it for the coconut flour in this recipe? And, once subbed to all almond flour, would the recipe still work? Thanks in advance for a reply.
Hi Dan! You could sub almond flour but this would change the flavor & texture and possibly would not be close to the original recipe. The coconut is added not for flavor but for texture in this recipe. It is such a trivial amount that you may not notice it. I have personally made this recipe and could not taste any coconut. If you omit the coconut it would be more of an almond flavor & a different texture. We do have a bagel recipe that could be made into rolls that you may want to try too! Hope this helps❤
https://hip2keto.com/recipes/easy-keto-bagels/
Can these be made ahead to say take camping?
I would! But remember without preservatives these will go bad fast. I would keep them on ice and only for a few days.
Do I refrigerate the leftovers?
Hi Connie! I always refrigerate my homemade keto goods to give them a longer shelf life. Since they are preservative free they tend to go bad quicker. ❤
Hi there! Can you use grated parmesan in the green can or should you use the fresh stuff in the refrigerator foods?
Hi there Kelly! You will need the fresh stuff for this recipe.❤
What can I use instead of monk fruit
You can find some other sweetener alternatives here.
Hi. If I want to make these tomorrow and do prep ahead would you suggest just making the dough ahead and cooking tomorrow? Or completely making the rolls and just warm them up tomorrow ?
I was hoping to know also
Same question!
You could make these tonight and store them in the refrigerator until tomorrow. Tomorrow I would pop them in the oven with some fresh melted butter over them to get warm then serve.
Amazing! Thank you!!!
Hi Tiffany! So glad you enjoyed these❤
A normal fathead dough roll. Good and buttery but nowhere close to a Hawaiian sweet roll.
I really enjoyed these and made small sandwiches with them for dinner. I wish they could have risen more but they tasted good and not dry like I thought they would my kid even ate them.
Thanks for letting us know how they turned out! Glad you enjoyed them!
I just made these and they are fantastic! I tried a different recipe awhile back, but these are the best! Thank you! New into Keto…also I didnt have the Monk fruit sugar so I used the same amount of Stevia Extract baking blend!
Thank you so much for the feedback! Just in case you switch sweeteners again, you can use this conversion chart here.
can these be frozen ? and would i bake the rolls before i freeze ? any help would be helpful Thanks
Yes! You could freeze the dough and then thaw out before baking. Hoping that helps!
Can’t wait to try these!
Yay! Enjoy! Let us know how you like them!
Do you know if these freeze well (leftovers)?
Hi J.P! These may freeze well in an airtight ziploc bag. Hope this helps!
Maybe just a touch of pineapple extract would give it more Hawaiian taste, just a thought
Thank you for the idea, Ruth!
I’ve been looking for a recipe like this for my dad. I’m definitely making these for Christmas dinner so that he can have bread rolls too. I will let you know how they turn out.
Oh perfect! Thanks so much, Wendy! We can’t wait to hear how they turn out for you!
Can you freeze these rolls? Also do they need to be refrigerated once cooked? How long do they last if refrigerated?
Yes, you can freeze these! I would store them in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 4 days after you make them.
Ok. I give. As previously mentioned, having no luck with almond flour. One thing I just noticed are the pictures of the mixed bread, pastry, etc. is always a lighter colour than mine. Any suggestions?
SO sorry for the issues. ❤️ Maybe double check that you are not using almond meal as that is a bit darker and grainier. Be sure to look for a fine version of almond flour that is soft, such as this Bob’s Red Mill Almond Flour. Also, here are more almond flour tips that may be helpful! 🥰
I made these per recipe and they were good, but I didn’t get the rise you did. Do you think I’d get more, if I added a little apple cider vinegar or a bit of instant yeast? With the baking powder and eggs, I thought there would be more rise, but I’m wondering if the cheeses weighed it down a bit. Thanks for a great recipe. Just wish I could get a little more rise.
Glad to hear you enjoyed them! That could work to give them a little more rise, but it might change the texture a bit! Let us know if you decide to give it a try! ❤️
Hi, have you ever tried cooking them in a frying pan on the stove? My oven isn’t working but this seems sooo delicious. I wonder how would that… pan out.
Hey there! Sorry to hear about your oven at the moment. ❤️ We haven’t personally tested this recipe on the stovetop, though when doing a quick internet search, it seems there may be other “no oven” methods available, if you wanted to see which one may work best for you. Another option might be a toaster oven or an air fryer. Let us know how they turn out, if you do give it a try! 🤞