Keto Gorilla Bread for Valentine’s Day ❤️🍞 (You Won’t Believe How Easy It Is!)

Valentine’s Day is coming, and if you’re doing keto, you might think you have to sit out on the sweet, buttery, pull-apart goodness of classic Gorilla Bread. But guess what? You don’t! This Keto Gorilla Bread is everything—soft, cheesy, buttery, and just sweet enough to feel like a treat without breaking your carb limit.

If you’ve never had Gorilla Bread, think of it like the wilder, crazier cousin of monkey bread. It’s got a gooey cinnamon-sugar filling, but this keto version keeps things low-carb while still tasting ridiculously good.

And since Valentine’s is all about love, what’s better than making something homemade that won’t mess up your diet? Bonus: It’s easy enough for beginners!

Let’s get baking.

What Is Gorilla Bread?

Gorilla Bread is like monkey bread but with a little extra richness—thanks to a cheesy filling that melts inside each doughy bite. Traditional versions use canned biscuit dough and lots of sugar, but we’re swapping that for a low-carb, keto-friendly version that won’t spike your blood sugar.

Instead of store-bought dough, we’re making fathead dough (if you’ve been doing keto, you already know this magical, stretchy dough made from cheese and almond flour). And instead of regular sugar, we’ll use a mix of keto-friendly sweeteners that keep it caramelized and delicious.

Why You’ll Love This Recipe

Keto & Low-Carb: Less than 3g net carbs per serving
Easy to Make: No complicated steps—just mix, shape, and bake
Perfect for Valentine’s Day: Sweet, buttery, and totally comforting
Great for Sharing: Make a batch and watch it disappear!

Ingredients

For the Dough:

  • 1 ½ cups mozzarella cheese, shredded
  • 2 oz cream cheese
  • 1 cup almond flour
  • 1 tsp baking powder
  • 1 large egg
  • ½ tsp vanilla extract
  • Pinch of salt

For the Cinnamon “Sugar” Coating:

  • ⅓ cup granulated keto sweetener (monk fruit, erythritol, or allulose)
  • 1 tbsp cinnamon
  • ¼ cup butter, melted

For the Filling:

  • 4 oz cream cheese, cut into small cubes
  • 2 tbsp granulated keto sweetener

For the Caramel Sauce:

  • ¼ cup butter
  • ¼ cup heavy cream
  • ¼ cup brown keto sweetener
  • ½ tsp vanilla extract
  • Pinch of salt

How to Make Keto Gorilla Bread

Step 1: Make the Fathead Dough

  • In a microwave-safe bowl, melt the mozzarella cheese and cream cheese together in 30-second intervals. Stir until smooth.
  • Add the almond flour, baking powder, egg, vanilla extract, and salt to the melted cheese mixture. Mix well until a dough forms. (It might be a little sticky—chill it for 5 minutes if needed.)
  • Knead the dough with your hands until smooth. If it’s too sticky, lightly grease your hands with oil.

Step 2: Prep the Cinnamon Coating & Filling

  • In a small bowl, mix the granulated keto sweetener and cinnamon.
  • In another bowl, toss the cream cheese cubes with 2 tbsp sweetener—this will be the gooey surprise inside each piece of bread.

Step 3: Assemble the Bread

  • Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease a bundt pan or loaf pan.
  • Divide the dough into 12-14 small balls. Flatten each one, place a cube of sweetened cream cheese in the center, then wrap the dough around it, sealing the edges.
  • Roll each dough ball in melted butter, then coat in the cinnamon-sweetener mix.
  • Place the coated dough balls into the prepared pan.

Step 4: Make the Caramel Sauce

  • In a small saucepan, melt butter over low heat.
  • Stir in the heavy cream, brown keto sweetener, vanilla extract, and salt. Cook for 2-3 minutes, stirring, until slightly thickened.
  • Pour the caramel sauce over the assembled dough balls in the pan.

Step 5: Bake & Serve

  • Bake for 25-30 minutes, or until golden brown and bubbling.
  • Let it cool for 5-10 minutes, then carefully invert it onto a serving plate.
  • Drizzle with extra caramel sauce if you like, and serve warm!

Tips for the Best Keto Gorilla Bread

🔹 Use Fresh Cheese: Mozzarella is the key to fathead dough. Make sure it’s freshly shredded for the best texture.
🔹 Don’t Overbake: Since almond flour browns faster than wheat flour, keep an eye on it after 25 minutes.
🔹 Customize the Filling: Swap the cream cheese for sugar-free chocolate chunks for a Valentine’s twist!
🔹 Add Nuts: Sprinkle some chopped pecans or walnuts for extra crunch.

How to Store & Reheat

If (somehow) you have leftovers, here’s what to do:

Fridge: Store in an airtight container for up to 3 days.
Reheat: Pop it in the microwave for 20-30 seconds to make it soft and gooey again.
Freezer: Wrap tightly and freeze for up to 2 months. Thaw overnight in the fridge and reheat before serving.

Make It Extra Special for Valentine’s Day 💖

This Gorilla Bread is already a perfect Valentine’s treat, but if you want to go the extra mile:

💡 Shape the Dough Balls into Hearts before baking.
💡 Add a Sugar-Free Strawberry Glaze by blending strawberries + keto sweetener + a splash of cream.
💡 Serve with Keto Ice Cream (vanilla or cinnamon flavors work best!).

Final Thoughts

You don’t need sugar or high-carb dough to make something absolutely delicious for Valentine’s Day. This Keto Gorilla Bread is buttery, soft, and full of that warm cinnamon sweetness we all love. Plus, that gooey cream cheese center? Game-changer.

Make it for your partner, your family, or just for yourself—because let’s be real, you deserve something special, too.

Try it out, and let me know how it turns out! Happy baking! 🥰

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Keto Gorilla Bread for Valentine’s Day

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This Keto Gorilla Bread is soft, buttery, and full of warm cinnamon sweetness with a gooey cream cheese center. Made with low-carb fathead dough, it’s a sugar-free treat perfect for the Keto Diet and Valentine’s Day. Drizzle with keto caramel sauce for extra flavor. Easy to make, fun to pull apart, and so delicious!

  • Author: Jane Summerfield
  • Prep Time: 15 minutes
  • Cook Time: 30 minutes
  • Total Time: 35 minutes
  • Yield: 6-8 servings 1x
  • Category: Dessert, Bread
  • Method: Baking
  • Cuisine: Keto, Low-Carb
  • Diet: Gluten Free

Ingredients

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For the Dough:
  • 1 ½ cups mozzarella cheese, shredded
  • 2 oz cream cheese
  • 1 cup almond flour
  • 1 tsp baking powder
  • 1 large egg
  • ½ tsp vanilla extract
  • Pinch of salt
For the Cinnamon “Sugar” Coating:
  • ⅓ cup granulated keto sweetener (monk fruit, erythritol, or allulose)
  • 1 tbsp cinnamon
  • ¼ cup butter, melted
For the Filling:
  • 4 oz cream cheese, cut into small cubes
  • 2 tbsp granulated keto sweetener
For the Caramel Sauce:
  • ¼ cup butter
  • ¼ cup heavy cream
  • ¼ cup brown keto sweetener
  • ½ tsp vanilla extract
  • Pinch of salt

Instructions

Make the Dough: Melt mozzarella and cream cheese together in a microwave-safe bowl in 30-second intervals, stirring until smooth. Add almond flour, baking powder, egg, vanilla, and salt. Mix until a dough forms. Knead until smooth.

2️⃣ Prep the Filling & Coating: In a bowl, mix sweetener and cinnamon. In another bowl, toss cream cheese cubes with sweetener.

3️⃣ Assemble: Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease a bundt or loaf pan. Divide dough into 12-14 balls. Flatten, add a sweetened cream cheese cube inside, seal, then roll in melted butter and cinnamon sweetener mix. Place in pan.

4️⃣ Make the Caramel Sauce: Melt butter in a saucepan, then stir in cream, brown keto sweetener, vanilla, and salt. Simmer for 2-3 minutes. Pour over the dough balls in the pan.

5️⃣ Bake & Serve: Bake for 25-30 minutes until golden brown. Cool for 5-10 minutes before serving. Drizzle with extra caramel sauce if desired.

Notes

  • If the dough is too sticky, chill for 5 minutes before handling.
  • Store leftovers in the fridge for up to 3 days or freeze for 2 months. Reheat before serving.
  • For a crunchier texture, sprinkle chopped pecans or walnuts before baking.

 

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1 serving
  • Calories: 280 Sugar: 1g Sodium: 210mg Fat: 24g Saturated Fat: 10g Unsaturated Fat: 12g Trans Fat: 0g Carbohydrates: 5g Fiber: 2g Net Carbs: 3g Protein: 8g Cholesterol: 50mg

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