These Pumpkin Greek Yogurt Cinnamon Rolls are the ultimate cozy fall bake — soft, fluffy, and made with wholesome ingredients you likely already have on hand. The dough gets its tender, pillowy texture from Greek yogurt instead of yeast, making this recipe quick and easy enough for a weekend morning. Each roll is swirled with cinnamon sugar and pumpkin for a warm, autumn-inspired twist, then topped with a creamy, lightly sweetened icing. Perfect for slow mornings, brunch spreads, or anytime you’re craving something sweet and seasonal without the fuss.
I love greek yogurt. For more yummy greek yogurt recipes try my blueberry chia pudding, brownie batter greek yogurt dip or my greek yogurt popsicle.
Why you'll love this recipe
Soft + fluffy texture. Tender pumpkin dough made with Greek yogurt for a light, pillowy bite.
Cozy fall flavor. Filled with warm cinnamon and a buttery pumpkin-sugar swirl for that classic seasonal taste.
Balanced sweetness. Finished with tangy cream cheese icing that perfectly complements the spiced filling.
Easy + wholesome. No yeast or long rise time required — just simple, nourishing ingredients for a quick homemade treat.
Ingredients Pumpkin Cinnamon Rolls without Yeast
- All-purpose flour – structure and chew.
- Baking powder – lift and fluffiness.
- Salt – balances sweetness.
- Thick, full-fat Greek or Skyr yogurt – moisture, protein, soft texture.
- Pumpkin purée (not pumpkin pie mix) – fall flavor, color, extra moisture.
- Cinnamon – warm, cozy spice.
- Coconut sugar (or any sugar) – sweetness and slight caramel note.
- Melted butter – richness and helps the filling spread.
- Pumpkin purée – ties in pumpkin flavor and keeps filling spreadable.
- Cream cheese, room temp – creamy, tangy base.
- Monk fruit/stevia/powdered sugar – sweetness.
- Milk – thins to drizzling consistency.
See the recipe card for full information on ingredients and quantities.
Substitutions
- Greek yogurt: A thick dairy free yogurt like coconut should work.
- Coconut sugar: Any granulated sugar such as brown sugar or cane sugar works well.
- Butter: Melted coconut oil or vegan butter can be used instead.
- Cream cheese: A dairy-free cream cheese will work for a vegan-friendly icing option.
- Monk fruit: Feel free to use powdered sugar, stevia, or any preferred sweetener in the icing.
Step-by-Step Instructions
Step 1
Mix/knead together dough.
Step 2
Mix together cinnamon sugar mixture.
Step 3
Roll dough into a rectangle and top with cinnamon sugar.
Step 4
Roll, slice and bake.
Step 4
Mix together frosting ingredients.
Step 4
Spread frosting on cinnamon rolls and enjoy.
Storage instructions
You can store the buns in your fridge in a sealed container for up to 5 days or in your freezer for months.
Recipe Pro-Tips
I always recommend using grass fed dairy products. Not only do they taste better they are also far more nutritious. I recommend Painterland, Maple Hill or Norr.
Recipe FAQS
Cottage cheese is rich in protein and healthy fats. It also is packed with vitamins and gut healing probiotics.
Yes, you could use a thick vegan yogurt like coconut, vegan cream cheese and vegan butter or coconut oil.
Greek yogurt is rich in protein, calcium, and probiotics, which support muscle growth, bone health, and gut balance. Its high protein content also helps increase satiety and stabilize blood sugar, making it a nutritious addition to a balanced diet.
I have not tested these in the air fryer, I think it could work but can not confirm.
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Pumpkin Greek Yogurt Cinnamon Rolls
Equipment
Ingredients
dough
- 1 ¾ cup all purpose flour
- 1 tablespoon baking powder
- pinch salt (about ¼ teaspoon)
- 1 cup + ½ tablespoon thick + full fat greek or Skyr yogurt
- ¼ cup + 1 teaspoon pumpkin puree not pumpkin pie mix!
cinnamon sugar filling
- 1 tablespoon cinnamon
- ⅓ cup coconut sugar any sugar works
- 1 ½ tablespoon melted butter
- 1 tablespoon pumpkin puree
icing
- ¼ cup cream cheese at room temperature
- 1 tablespoon monk fruit, stevia or powdered sugar I used monk fruit
- 1 tablespoon milk
Instructions
- Preheat oven 350 degrees.
- In a bowl mix together flour, baking powder and salt.
- In a separate bowl mix together pumpkin and greek yogurt. Pour in flour and mix until mostly combined and then knead with your hands until fully combined. Roll into a ball.
- Roll out dough into a rectangle that is about ½ inch thick.
- Mix the sugar, melted coconut oil, and cinnamon into a paste, then spread it evenly over the dough.
- Gently roll the dough from one of the shorter sides into a tight cylinder. Slice into ~6-8 evenly sliced rolls with a sharp knife or with string.
- Add cinnamon rolls to an 8x8 baking dish lined with parchment paper. Bake for 35-40 minutes.
- Mix together all icing ingredients in a bowl. Top cinnamon rolls with icing and dig in.
Mark says
These are delicious!