Cassava Flour Dinner Rolls (Paleo)

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These cassava flour dinner rolls are thick and chewy with a sweet, buttery flavor. They're made with cassava flour, yogurt and flavored with maple syrup. This dinner roll recipe is paleo friendly, gluten free and dairy free.

I never buy rolls from the store anymore, as making them at home is so much better! Fresh baked rolls like these cassava flour dinner rolls are always soft and flavorful. Plus they're made with healthy ingredients, unlike many store bought options.

My friends and family adore my paleo dinner rolls (which are made with almond flour), and these cassava flour rolls have been just as big of a hit.

I love that these rolls are nut free (great for an allergy friendly option) and come together quickly. There's no proofing or kneading the dough, just combine ingredients, scoop into a muffin tin and bake!

Why You'll Love These Cassava Flour Rolls

paleo friendly - made with simple, wholesome ingredients you can feel good about.
gluten free and grain free - made with cassava flour and tapioca starch
yeast free - no yeast, proofing or kneading
easy to make - a one bowl batter that's scooped into a muffin tin and baked.
amazing texture - soft and chewy

Ingredients

These dinner rolls are made with less than 10 ingredients. The full recipe can be found in the recipe card below, but here's a list of what you'll need:

Cassava Flour - since these are cassava flour rolls. I love Otto's Naturals cassava flour and use it in all of my baking.
Tapioca Starch - needed for texture purposes. The best substitute is arrowroot starch.
Baking Powder - for the rise. I like to make my own paleo baking powder.
Salt - for flavor
Large Eggs - eggs act as a binder and keep the rolls chewy, without being gummy. I do not recommend an egg substitute for this recipe.
Yogurt - I used a coconut milk yogurt. Almond or cashew yogurt would be great paleo alternatives. If you tolerate dairy, then a grass fed yogurt would work too.
Avocado Oil - you'll need some for both the rolls and to grease the muffin tin. Olive oil would be an appropriate swap.
Maple Syrup - this adds flavor to the rolls. You can make them without sweetener, but I recommend it for optimal taste.

Ingredients in cassava flour dinner rolls.

How to Make Dinner Rolls with Cassava Flour

The dough for these rolls is made in one bowl, then scooped into a greased muffin tin. Here are the step by step instructions:

First, preheat your oven to 375 degrees F. Grease 12 slots of a muffin tin with avocado or olive oil.
In a large bowl, combine the dry ingredients.
Mix in the wet ingredients.

Using a large cookie scoop, scoop the dough into the greased muffin tin. Each roll will be one rounded scoop, making 12 rolls.

Place the cassava rolls in your oven and bake at 375 degrees for 18 minutes.
After baking, let the rolls cool a few minutes in the pan, then remove them and serve. You can place the rolls in a bowl with a cloth covering to keep them warm.

Tips and Tricks

Measure cassava flour by weight. Cassava flour is very dense and slight changes in the quantity used may affect the roll texture. I recommend using a small kitchen scale to weigh out all the flours.
Use real eggs. Eggs bind the ingredients and add structure. An egg substitute will most likely result in a gummy texture.
Bake in a muffin tin. You need to bake the rolls in a muffin tin in order for them to keep their shape. They will spread quite a bit without it. Make sure the muffin tin is well greased.

Storage

Store these cassava flour rolls in an airtight container in the fridge, up to one week. They will harden in the fridge, but you can warm them in the microwave or toaster oven to soften.

FAQ

Is there a sub for yogurt?

Unfortunately no, I don't have a good sub for yogurt. But you can use any type of yogurt for this recipe.

Can I omit the maple syrup?

Yes. The maple syrup is added for flavor, but can be left out if you don't want the added sugar.