Cinnamon Roll Flavor Ideas List

Move over boring cinnamon rolls, we have lots of options on how to make you better than ever. What? Really?

Yes! Cinnamon rolls are super simple to make with regular pizza dough, so that means we have lots of room to try out some new filling ideas.

Let’s go over some easy options with ingredients you maybe already have at home!

*Pro Tip: if you want lighter cinnamon rolls, make sure to proof them at least 30 minutes to 1 hour before baking them. Without the 2nd proof they will be thicker and denser, which is totally fine if you like that texture!*

New Flavors for on Cinnamon Rolls!

Apple Pie Filling – Diced apples, cinnamon, and a bit of caramel or maple syrup.

Pumpkin Spice – Pumpkin puree mixed with cinnamon, nutmeg, and cloves.

Nutella & Hazelnuts – A generous spread of Nutella and chopped hazelnuts.

Pecan Pie – Chopped pecans with a caramel sauce and a touch of vanilla.

Chocolate Chip & Peanut Butter – A layer of peanut butter with chocolate chips sprinkled throughout.

Strawberries & Cream – Strawberry jam or fresh strawberries with a cream cheese filling.

Maple & Bacon – Maple syrup combined with crumbled cooked bacon for a sweet and savory option.

Lemon & Blueberry – Fresh or dried blueberries with a zesty lemon curd.

Raspberry & White Chocolate – Fresh or frozen raspberries mixed with melted white chocolate.

Chai Spice – A blend of cinnamon, cardamom, ginger, and cloves for a chai-inspired filling.

Coconut & Pineapple – Shredded coconut with small chunks of pineapple for a tropical twist.

Salted Caramel & Pretzel – Drizzle of salted caramel sauce with crushed pretzels for a salty-sweet combo.

Spiced Pear – Sliced or diced pears mixed with cinnamon, nutmeg, ginger, and a touch of brown sugar for warmth and sweetness.

Peach Cobbler – Peaches with a hint of cinnamon and brown sugar.

Cherry Pie Filling – Classic cherry pie filling with a hint of vanilla or almond extract for extra flavor.

Orange & Cranberry – Dried cranberries with a zesty orange marmalade.

S’mores – Mini marshmallows, chocolate chips, and crushed graham crackers for a campfire-inspired roll.

Almond & Honey – Slivered almonds with a drizzle of honey and a touch of cinnamon.

What kind of Cinnamon Rolls to Make?

With all these wonderful ideas, I really want to go make some apple pie cinnamon rolls! The possibilities are really endless here and the great part is that these cinnamon rolls don’t actually need a ton of filling.

So, check your freezer, fridge, and cabinet for what you already have! You can use any kind of jam, jelly, preserves. Throw in some chopped nuts, baking chips, or dried fruit from your baking stash.

Life doesn’t have to be plain, and neither does our cinnamon rolls!