Keto Cinnamon Pretzel Bites

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These keto pretzel bites are sweet and tender, and dusted in cinnamon and sweetener. Made with fathead dough, they are a delicious and fun keto snack idea!

Cinnamon pretzel bites in a white oval dish, over a dark red napkin.

You know when you’re walking around the mall and the sweet smell of cinnamon rolls wafts over you? Well, get ready to enjoy that same experience at home with these delicious keto cinnamon pretzel bites!

These little fathead dough bites are so tasty, and such a delicious and fun snack option. And dunking them into some sugar-free cream cheese dip takes it to a whole new level.

They are made with the same dough as my keto bagels, which means they are nut-free too. Go ahead, make a double batch and get dunking!

And if you prefer a savory version, be sure to check out my Air Fryer Pretzel Bites.

A white plate with cinnamon pretzel bites and a red cup of coffee.

Fun with fathead dough

I have a lot of recipes that utilize the unique properties of the famous fathead dough. But I often modify the ingredients to give the dough more structure and sturdiness.

I’ve got my classic Keto Pizza Crust, which uses both almond and coconut flour. And I’ve used that same dough in other recipes like Keto Garlic Knots and Cinnamon Twists.

This dough, however, uses only coconut flour. I find it spreads less than versions made with almond flour, so it’s useful for my keto croissants and cinnamon rolls.

Fathead dough can be tricky to get right, and one of the biggest factors is the cheese you use. Some just work better than others and it’s hard to identify which will work best. I do know that the Organic Valley Brand never works well for me. I honestly don’t know why!

Top down image of keto cinnamon pretzel in a white oval bowl with cream cheese dip.

Ingredients

Keto cinnamon pretzel bites take standard keto ingredients. You will need:

Coconut flour
Sweetener – I used powdered sweetener in the dough itself, and granular allulose for the cinnamon coating
Baking powder
Xanthan gum – this provides more structure for the dough.
Shredded mozzarella
Eggs
Butter
Cinnamon

If you want to make some cream cheese dip for them, you will also need:

Cream cheese
Powdered sweetener
Vanilla extract
Heavy cream

Four images showing how to make keto cinnamon pretzel bites.

How to make keto cinnamon sugar pretzel bites

This recipe isn’t difficult, but as I said earlier, fathead dough can be a bit tricky to work with. Here are my best tips for getting it right:

Whisk your dry ingredients: Do this before melting the cheese so that they are ready to add all at once.
Melt the cheese: I like to do this in a big microwave-safe bowl, but you can also do it in a pan on the stove, over your lowest heat setting. You want the cheese to be completely melted so that it can be stirred together easily.
Add the flour mixture and the egg: I recommend adding the dry ingredients first, and then the egg on top, so the egg doesn’t start to cook from the hot cheese.
Mix it in quickly: Move quickly here and use a rubber spatula to really knead it hard up against the side of the bowl. Then turn it out onto a work surface and knead it until it’s cohesive.
Reheat if necessary: If your dough gets too stiff while shaping the pretzel bites, you can warm it gently in the microwave to make it more malleable again. I do this with one small portion at a time so I can roll it out more easily.
Air fryer or oven: You can bake the bites in either an air fryer or oven and I’ve provided instructions for both in the recipe.
Whisk the cinnamon and sweetener: I like allulose for the coating because I think it tastes better when mixed with cinnamon. But you can use any granular sweetener here.
Dip in butter: Once the bites are golden brown, simply dip them in some melted butter and then roll in the cinnamon mixture.

Frequently Asked Questions

I hate coconut flour, can I still make these?

You can certainly try with almond flour but you will need about ¾ cup to 1 cup and I suspect that they will spread a lot more during baking.

Is there any way to make these dairy-free?

Sadly, not in my experience. Mozzarella is the key to fathead dough because it provide elasticity, and no dairy-free cheese has that same stretchy quality.

Can I make the dough ahead and freeze it?

Fathead dough loses elasticity as it cools so don’t freeze it one big lump. Form it into the individual bites first, and then freeze those. Thaw completely before baking.

How do you store keto cinnamon pretzel bites?

I recommend keeping them on the counter in a covered container for up to 5 days. They do harden a bit as they sit, but you can warm them gently up in a microwave or oven and they become softer again.

Store the cream cheese dip in the fridge, as it’s more prone to spoiling.

Three cinnamon pretzel bites in front of a mug of coffee.

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