Pumpkin Twinkie Rolls Recipe (SF & GF)
Fall is my absolute favorite season and mainly for the pumpkin treats (not going to sugar coat that). These pumpkin twinkie rolls literally have all the flavor of your classic twinkies but with a fall season pumpkin twist. This Pumpkin Twinkie Roll recipe is completely gluten free and next to zero sugar. I’m all for making my favorite childhood foods but with a healthier twist.
I know I emphasize a lot making my favorite childhood desserts healthy. I do this because growing up I struggled a lot with body dysmorphia, food obsessing, restricting and constant dieting. I had a very unhealthy relationship with food where I wouldn’t eat anything with sugar, high fat or anything that didn’t fit in my “diet”. This started at a very early age. Until I grew up, educated myself and understood the power of food and what it truly does for you and your body, I was able to heal that relationship. You never have to restrict yourself but rather find healthier alternatives that truly benefit and fuel your body.
No need to go to the pumpkin patch to enjoy the sweetness of pumpkin treats! This is the perfect fall dessert and the easiest to bring for Thanksgiving dinner (also a great excuse to enjoy pumpkin flavor) or to enjoy at home with your coffee (maybe a pumpkin spice latte perhaps?). You will definitely want to make this one over and over again. It has spongey, moist, fluffy cake like texture for the roll and a sweet vanilla cream cheese filling inside.
Pumpkin Spice & I'm living my best life.
Ingredients
Pumpkin Cake Dough :
- 3 large eggs
- ¾ cup swerve granulated sugar (natural sugar free replacement)
- 2/3 cup canned pumpkin puree
- ½ cup oat flour
- ¼ cup gluten free flour
- 1 tsp xanthum gum
- ½ tsp baking soda
- ½ tsp baking powder
- 1 tsp cinnamon
- ¼ tsp nutmeg
- ¼ tsp ginger
Vanilla Filling :
- ¾ cup whipped cream (cold from the fridge)
- ½ cup cream cheese (cold from the fridge)
- ¾ cup swerve confectioner sugar (more or less depending on how sweet you want it)
Gluten Free : This Pumpkin Twinkie recipe is Gluten Free! If you'd like to add some gluten though, feel more than welcome to sub out GF flour with regular flour!
Extra Hungry? The current recipe makes about 10 Pumpkin Twinkies, but feel welcome to double the recipe for more to love, share, and (pumpkin) spice it up!
Directions
Step 1
Adjust the oven rack to the middle. Pre heat oven to 350F.
Step 2
Line a 10 x 15 inch baking sheet with parchment paper.
Step 3
Using a stand mixer or hand mixer. Use whisk attachment. Whisk the eggs and sugar together until pale, thick and fluffy. About triple the volume. This should take about 4-5 minutes on a high speed setting (you’ll know).
Step 4
Add the pumpkin puree and whisk for about 30 seconds until it's mixed in to the batter.
Step 5
In a separate bowl sift together your oat flour, gluten free flour, xanthum gum, baking powder, baking soda, cinnamon, nutmeg and ginger.
Step 6
Add the dry sifted ingredients to the egg / pumpkin mixture and whisk for about 30 seconds until there are zero flour clumps. Scrape down sides of the bowl and remix so there aren’t any unmixed patches.
Step 7
Transfer the pumpkin cake batter into the lined baking sheet and smooth it out into an even layer, tap the baking sheet on the counter a couple of times to help it settle / spread out.
Step 8
Bake at 350F for about 10-11 minutes or until well risen, golden on top, spongy to touch and inserted tooth pick comes out clean.
Step 9
Take out the pumpkin cake of the oven and allow to cool at room temperature.
Step 10
Now it's time to make the frosting! Use a hand mixer or stand mixer, use the whisk attachments.
Step 11
In a large bowl whisk together the whipping cream and confectioner sugar until soft peaks form. YUM.
Step 12
In a separate bowl whisk cream cheese until smooth.
Step 13
Add all vanilla filling ingredients together and whisk again for about 40 seconds until well combined and soft peaks form.
Step 14
Once the sponge part has cooled, leave the pumpkin sponge cake in the baking sheet and slide it onto the counter, CAREFULLY.
Step 15
Cut off any loose, awkward ends around the pumpkin sponge cake.
Step 16
Spread an even layer of vanilla icing all over the top of the pumpkin sponge cake, all the way to the edges.
Step 17
Turn the pumpkin sponge cake so a short edge is close to you. So carefully start rolling it. Be mindful with this part. I’ve made this recipe a couple times now and haven’t had an issue but was still super gentle. Make sure to roll the pumpkin sponge cake fairly tight to avoid holes in your roll. Your pumpkin roll should be roughly 10 inches, the size of the baking sheet.
Step 18
Dust the pumpkin roll with some confectioner sugar.
Step 19
Cut the pumpkin roll in about 1 inch slices, wiping the knife in between each cut.
Step 20
Serve these tasty little Pumpkin Twinkies and enjoy!
Especially this time of year, our sweet tooth definitely comes out! We hope you love this Pumpkin Twinkie Roll recipe and that it kicks your sweets craving without all the additional sugars.
Cozy up and enjoy the Pumpkin Twinkie Rolls with it's perfect warm beverage match - a Pumpkin Spice latte (or if you prefer tea, Rooibos Chai)!
Pumpkin Spice is my favorite season.
I have such a passion for baking and sharing recipes with you all. Whenever I get down in the kitchen I think of the good old days where my Oma and I would spend hours in her kitchen baking the tastiest desserts. I don’t know how much help I was at the time or if I was just the sampler. Regardless I was lucky enough to be sitting on a stool, helping at times, watching, licking the spoons, making a bigger mess then she needed and getting to try all the delicious things she made. I owe to her for a lot of my baking inspiration. These are memories I cherish forever and remember when I’m baking away in the kitchen.
Recipe made with love by Alyssa
Mahalo for checking out this Love Fitness x Aly Marie recipe! For more on Alyssa, check out her Instagram @alymariee._ and Lifestyle Blog for recipes and more!
A little More on Alyssa
- Love Fitness Brand Ambassador, Founder of Blooming in Health & Friend -
Growing up I had an extremely unhealthy relationship with food, which then affected my self esteem and body image. As I got older, it became apparent that healthy relationships in all aspects of life come from smaller, smarter choices. I started creating all my unhealthy favorites into healthier recipes, with whole food ingredients, less sugar and higher protein. This later on has translated into my own healthy baking business, Blooming In Health.
Bloom is ultimately a reflection of me, I love my treats and sweets but without all the added calories, gluten and sugar. We have proudly sold over a million protein donuts in Canada. We are also launching a gluten free 1 to 1 flour coming soon, so be on the lookout for that.
One thing I have learned through my personal journey is obstacles and hurdles arise almost on a daily basis. Everyday is a new opportunity to work on yourself with the right education and support. I want to help those around me create healthy meals and treats. After being through it all, I have learnt that health and fitness is about so much more than just looking, eating or training a certain way. It’s about our physical and mental health. It’s about finding what works best for you as an individual. It’s about being strong, being active, consuming foods that are going to nourish our body and fuel our lives. It’s about having a healthy relationship with food and most importantly, being able to love and accept yourself at every stage, every step of the way. This is why I will continue to share my recipes, what works for me, and spread positivity.
About 4 years ago I became a Brand Ambassador for Love Fitness Apparel. A couple years later, here I am, sharing my recipes and tips on their blog. Creating my own recipes and seeing others create them for themselves, friends and family is something I am super passionate about. I am grateful for the opportunity to share them, not only on my own platforms, but through the Love Fitness community as well. I hope it inspires others to get creative with your own recipes and live a healthier lifestyle without limiting your favorite foods.
