Cinnamon buns are a delightful treat that many people love, but they are often loaded with calories, sugar, and unhealthy fats. If you are looking for a healthier alternative, there are many low-calorie, low-fat, and healthy cinnamon bun recipes available. These recipes typically use whole-wheat flour, natural sweeteners, and healthy fats, making them a guilt-free indulgence.
Here are our top 4 tried and tested recipes!
HEALTHIER HOMEMADE CINNAMON ROLLS RECIPE BY TASTY
Here's what you need: almond milk, coconut oil, brown sugar, active dry yeast, whole wheat flour, baking powder, salt, applesauce, light brown sugar, ground cinnamon, light cream cheese, coconut oil, almond milk, vanilla extract, maple syrup
Provided by Crystal Hatch
Categories Desserts
Yield 12 servings
Number Of Ingredients 15
Steps:
- Generously butter a 9-inch (23 cm) cast iron or cake pan.
- In a large bowl, whisk together warm almond milk, melted coconut oil, and sugar. The mixture should be just warm, registering between 100-110˚F (40˚C). If hotter, allow to cool slightly.
- Sprinkle the yeast evenly over the warm mixture and let sit for 5 minutes.
- Add 4 cups (460 g) of whole wheat flour to the milk mixture and mix with a wooden spoon until just combined.
- Cover the bowl with a towel or plastic wrap and set in a warm place to rise for 1 hour.
- Preheat oven to 350˚F (180˚C).
- In a small bowl combine the applesauce, brown sugar, and cinnamon, and stir to combine. Set aside.
- Remove the towel and add remaining whole wheat flour, baking powder, and salt. Stir well, then turn out onto a well-floured surface.
- Knead the dough lightly until the dough just loses its stickiness and does not stick to the surface.
- Roll the dough out into a large rectangle, about ¼-inch (½ cm) thick. Fix corners to make sure they are sharp and even.
- Spread the filling mixture evenly over the rolled out dough, spreading right to the edges.
- Gently roll the dough into a large log and slice it into 1-inch (2 cm) pieces.
- Place the cinnamon rolls in the greased cake pan, leaving some space between them, and bake for 30 minutes.
- While the cinnamon roll is baking, prepare the frosting. In a medium-size mixing bowl, whisk together the light cream cheese, coconut oil, vanilla extract, almond milk, and maple syrup, until smooth.
- Remove the cinnamon rolls from the oven and let cool in the pan for at least 15 minutes. Once cool, remove from pan and drizzle frosting over the rolls before serving.
- Enjoy!
Nutrition Facts : Calories 347 calories, Carbohydrate 47 grams, Fat 15 grams, Fiber 5 grams, Protein 7 grams, Sugar 12 grams
CINNAMON BUNS- LOW CALORIE LOW FAT HEALTHY!!!!
ive been looking for one of these recipes for so long on the website it says that each one of these has 137 calories and that's when you use the vegtable oil instead of yogurt or apple sauce i'm going to make them before this gets published so i hope that they aren't lying!
Provided by Granola Girl
Categories Breads
Time 1h20m
Yield 36 cinnamon rolls, 36 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 16
Steps:
- Combine and mix scalded milk with yogurt, 1/2 cup splenda and 1/2 cup sugar.
- Set aside to cool.
- In large bowl, beat egg whites, and add milk mixture.
- Add salt.
- Dissolve yeast in 1/4 cup lukewarm water.
- Add to mixture and blend in both flours on low speed.
- Cover and let rise until it doubles in size.
- Roll out dough on floured surface.
- Spread with margarine, and cover with Splenda sugar.
- Blend and sprinkle with cinnamon.
- Add raisins.
- Roll up and cut in 3/4 inch slices.
- Place on baking sheet or cake pan with sides of cinnamon rolls touching.
- Bake 15 to 20 minutes at 350 degrees.
- Cool and add icing.
- Icing Directions: mix 1 cup powdered sugar, 1/2 tsp vanilla extract, and 1 tsp water.
- Add more water if icing is too thick.
LOW FAT CINNAMON ROLLS
i found this here http://lobsterandfishsticks.com/2009/08/25/lowfat-cinnamon-rolls/ and they sound pretty tasty and look pretty good, i love the idea of replacing the butter in the filling with applesauce. i hope i have time to try it sometime soon. the baking time looks awfully short though so that may need to change.
Provided by Allotta
Categories Yeast Breads
Time 2h30m
Yield 16 rolls, 16 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 14
Steps:
- Place 1 cup fat free milk (110 degrees F/45 degrees C), 2 eggs (at room temp), 1/3 cup light spread (melted), 4 1/2 cups flour, 1/2 cup white sugar, and 2 1/2 teaspoons bread machine yeast into the pan of the bread machine in the order recommended by the manufacturer. Select dough cycle; press Start.
- After the dough has doubled in size turn it out onto a lightly floured surface, cover and let rest for 10 minutes.
- In a small bowl, combine 1/4 cup brown sugar and 2 1/2 tablespoons ground cinnamon.
- In another bowl, mix together 1/4 cup unsweetened applesauce and 2 teaspoons honey.
- Roll dough into a 16×21 inch rectangle.
- Spread dough with applesauce mixture and sprinkle evenly with sugar/cinnamon mixture.
- Roll up dough and cut into 16 rolls.
- Place rolls in a lightly greased 9×13 inch baking pan. Cover and let rise until nearly doubled, about 30 minutes.
- Meanwhile, preheat oven to 400 degrees F (200 degrees C).
- Bake rolls in preheated oven until golden brown, about 15 minutes.
- While rolls are baking, beat together1/2 package fat free cream cheese, 3/4 cups confectioners' sugar, 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract, and 1/8 teaspoon salt.
- Spread frosting on warm rolls before serving.
LOW-FAT CINNAMON ROLLS
Not only are these sweet rolls low in fat, they're convenient. Instead of making a yeast bread from scratch, this recipe calls for frozen bread dough.-Heather Cliften-Champagne, Brockville, Ontario
Provided by Taste of Home
Time 30m
Yield 1 dozen.
Number Of Ingredients 8
Steps:
- Punch dough down. On a lightly floured surface, roll dough into a 12x8-in. rectangle. Brush with butter. Sprinkle with sugar and cinnamon. Roll up, jelly-roll style, starting at a narrow end. Slice into 1-in. rolls. Place in a 9-in. round baking pan coated with cooking spray. Cover and let rise until doubled, about 45 minutes. , Bake at 375° for 15-20 minutes or until golden brown. Combine glaze ingredients; drizzle over warm rolls. Serve warm.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 138 calories, Fat 3g fat (0 saturated fat), Cholesterol 0 cholesterol, Sodium 219mg sodium, Carbohydrate 26g carbohydrate (0 sugars, Fiber 0 fiber), Protein 4g protein.
Tips:
- Use a light or low-fat cream cheese to reduce the fat content of the filling.
- Replace the butter in the dough with a healthier alternative, such as Greek yogurt or unsweetened applesauce.
- Reduce the amount of sugar in the filling or frosting to cut down on calories.
- Use whole wheat flour instead of white flour to increase the fiber content of the buns.
- Add fruits or vegetables, such as berries, bananas, or zucchini, to the batter for added nutrients and flavor.
- Bake the buns at a lower temperature for a longer period of time to help them rise and prevent them from becoming too brown.
- Let the buns cool completely before frosting them to prevent the frosting from melting.
Conclusion:
With a few simple substitutions and modifications, you can enjoy delicious and satisfying cinnamon buns without sacrificing your health goals. Experiment with different ingredients and techniques to create your own perfect recipe. Remember, the key to healthy baking is to balance indulgence with moderation.
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