Best 6 Skinny Quick Cinnamon Rolls Recipes

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In the realm of breakfast indulgences, cinnamon rolls stand tall as a symbol of sweet, gooey, and irresistible temptation. However, for those seeking a healthier alternative to this classic pastry, the quest for a "skinny quick cinnamon roll" recipe can be a daunting task. This article aims to guide you through the culinary maze, providing you with a selection of recipes that offer a trimmer version of this beloved treat. From simple substitutions to ingenious ingredient swaps, we'll uncover the secrets to creating cinnamon rolls that are both delicious and guilt-free. So, get ready to embark on a journey of baking bliss as we explore the world of skinny quick cinnamon rolls, proving that indulgence and health can indeed coexist harmoniously.

Here are our top 6 tried and tested recipes!

QUICK CINNAMON ROLLS



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Quick and easy cinnamon rolls from scratch, with no yeast, proofing, or kneading necessary!

Provided by shaunawillman

Categories     Bread

Time 40m

Yield 18

Number Of Ingredients 15

¼ cup butter, divided
2 cups all-purpose flour
2 tablespoons white sugar
2 teaspoons baking powder
1 teaspoon salt
3 tablespoons butter, softened
¾ cup milk
1 egg
½ cup white sugar
½ cup brown sugar
1 tablespoon ground cinnamon
1 cup confectioners' sugar
4 ounces cream cheese, softened
¼ cup butter, softened
½ teaspoon vanilla extract

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 400 degrees F (200 degrees C). Brush a 9-inch square baking dish with 2 tablespoons melted butter.
  • Whisk flour, 2 tablespoons white sugar, baking powder, and salt together in a large bowl. Work 3 tablespoons softened butter into flour mixture using your hands. Beat milk and egg together in another bowl; pour into flour-butter mixture and stir with a rubber spatula until a soft dough forms.
  • Turn dough out onto a floured work surface and roll dough into a 1/4-inch thick rectangle. Brush surface of dough with 2 tablespoons melted butter.
  • Whisk 1/2 cup white sugar, brown sugar, and cinnamon together in a small bowl. Sprinkle 1/2 of the cinnamon sugar mixture in the bottom of the prepared baking dish. Sprinkle remaining cinnamon sugar over butter-brushed dough. Roll dough around filling to form a log; cut log into 18 rolls and place rolls in the prepared baking dish.
  • Bake in the preheated oven until rolls are set, 20 to 25 minutes.
  • Beat confectioners' sugar, cream cheese, 1/4 cup softened butter, and vanilla extract together in a bowl until frosting is smooth. Top hot cinnamon rolls with cream cheese frosting.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 222.5 calories, Carbohydrate 31.6 g, Cholesterol 36.7 mg, Fat 9.9 g, Fiber 0.6 g, Protein 2.7 g, SaturatedFat 6.1 g, Sodium 262.1 mg, Sugar 20.3 g

QUICK 45 MINUTE CINNAMON ROLLS



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Quick 45 Minute Cinnamon Rolls is made with homemade dough, filled with ground cinnamon and a brown sugar mixture rolled and baked in less than an hour. Drizzle a sweet glaze over top making this the VERY BEST holiday breakfast!

Provided by Alyssa Rivers

Categories     Breakfast     Snack

Time 45m

Number Of Ingredients 14

2 and 3/4 cups all-purpose flour
3 Tablespoons granulated sugar
1 teaspoon salt
1 package instant yeast ((1 packet = 2 and 1/4 teaspoons))
1/2 cup water
1/4 cup milk
2 Tablespoons unsalted butter
1 large egg
1/2 stick unsalted butter, softened to room temperature
2 Tablespoons ground cinnamon
1/4 cup brown sugar
1 cup powdered sugar
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
2-3 Tablespoons milk

Steps:

  • In a large bowl, mix the flour, the sugar, salt, and yeast together until evenly dispersed. Set aside. In a small microwavable bowl, heat the water, milk, and butter together in the microwave until the butter is melted (about 30-45 seconds). Stir the butter mixture into the flour mixture. Add the egg and knead with hand or with stand mixer for 3-4 minutes or until the dough is no longer sticky. Place in a lightly greased bowl and let rest for about 5 minutes.
  • Preheat the oven to 200 degrees and turn off after 10 minutes or just before placing rolls in oven.
  • After the dough has rested for 5 minutes, roll it out in a 15x9 inch rectangle. Spread the softened butter on top. Mix together the cinnamon and sugar and sprinkle it all over the dough. Roll up the dough tightly and cut into 9 (large) even piece. Place in a lightly greased 9-inch or square pan (or cut into 12 small pieces and place in a 9x13 pan) and lightly cover with aluminum foil or plastic wrap.
  • TURN OFF the oven and place the cinnamon buns in the oven to rise for 20 minutes. Keep the buns in the oven (REMOVE THE FOIL OR PLASTIC) and turn on the oven to 375F. Bake the cinnamon rolls for 15-20 minutes or until golden. Remove from oven and top with glaze.
  • Mix the powdered sugar, vanilla and 2 Tablespoons milk together until smooth and lump free. Drizzle over warm rolls.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 319 kcal, Carbohydrate 55 g, Protein 5 g, Fat 9 g, SaturatedFat 5 g, TransFat 0.3 g, Cholesterol 42 mg, Sodium 275 mg, Fiber 2 g, Sugar 24 g, UnsaturatedFat 3 g, ServingSize 1 serving

SKINNY QUICK CINNAMON ROLLS



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32% fewer calories • 50% less sat fat than the original recipe. A warm, sweet, and cinnamony fresh-baked treat-in 30 minutes!

Provided by By Betty Crocker Kitchens

Categories     Side Dish

Time 30m

Yield 8

Number Of Ingredients 7

1 can (8 oz) refrigerated Pillsbury™ Original Crescent Rolls (8 Count)
1 tablespoon butter, melted
2 tablespoons granulated sugar
1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1/2 cup powdered sugar
1/4 teaspoon vanilla
1 to 2 teaspoons orange juice or milk

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 375°F. Grease an 8- or 9-inch round baking pan; set aside. Unroll dough (do not separate); press perforations to seal. Brush dough with melted butter. In a small bowl, stir together the granulated sugar and cinnamon; sprinkle over dough. Starting from a long side, roll up dough. Using a sharp knife, slice dough into eight pieces. Arrange rolls, cut sides up, in prepared pan, flattening each slightly.
  • Bake for 15 to 18 minutes or until golden. Cool rolls slightly in pan on a wire rack. Remove rolls from pan. In a small bowl, stir together powdered sugar, vanilla, and enough orange juice or milk to make an icing of drizzling consistency. Drizzle icing over warm rolls. Serve warm.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 170, Carbohydrate 22 g, Cholesterol 5 mg, Fat 1 1/2, Fiber 0 g, Protein 2 g, SaturatedFat 3 g, ServingSize 1 Serving, Sodium 230 mg, Sugar 13 g, TransFat 1 1/2 g

NINETY MINUTE CINNAMON ROLLS



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Delicious cinnamon rolls made with a soft, quick rising dough.

Provided by GOOFYDEBBIE

Categories     Bread     Yeast Bread Recipes

Time 1h30m

Yield 12

Number Of Ingredients 12

¾ cup milk
¼ cup margarine, softened
3 ¼ cups all-purpose flour
1 (.25 ounce) package instant yeast
¼ cup white sugar
½ teaspoon salt
¼ cup water
1 egg
1 cup brown sugar, packed
1 tablespoon ground cinnamon
½ cup margarine, softened
½ cup raisins

Steps:

  • Heat the milk in a small saucepan until it bubbles, then remove from heat. Mix in margarine; stir until melted. Let cool until lukewarm.
  • In a large mixing bowl, combine 2 1/4 cup flour, yeast, white sugar and salt; mix well. Add water, egg and the milk mixture; beat well. Add the remaining flour, 1/2 cup at a time, stirring well after each addition. When the dough has just pulled together, turn it out onto a lightly floured surface and knead until smooth, about 5 minutes.
  • Cover the dough with a damp cloth and let rest for 10 minutes. Meanwhile, in a small bowl, mix together brown sugar, cinnamon, softened margarine.
  • Roll out dough into a 12x9 inch rectangle. Spread dough with margarine/sugar mixture. Sprinkle with raisins if desired. Roll up dough and pinch seam to seal. Cut into 12 equal size rolls and place cut side up in 12 lightly greased muffin cups. Cover and let rise until doubled, about 30 minutes. Preheat oven to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C).
  • Bake in the preheated oven for 20 minutes, or until browned. Remove from muffin cups to cool. Serve warm

Nutrition Facts : Calories 347.4 calories, Carbohydrate 54.9 g, Cholesterol 16.7 mg, Fat 12.5 g, Fiber 1.6 g, Protein 5.1 g, SaturatedFat 2.4 g, Sodium 261.9 mg, Sugar 27 g

40-MINUTE CINNAMON ROLLS RECIPE BY TASTY



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This 40-minute cinnamon roll recipe is great for a weekend brunch to share with your friends. In under an hour, you could be devouring rich and yummy cinnamon rolls topped with a classic cream cheese frosting.

Provided by Katie Aubin

Categories     Breakfast

Time 50m

Yield 9 cinnamon rolls

Number Of Ingredients 15

nonstick cooking spray, for greasing
5 ¼ cups all purpose flour, plus more for dusting
1 ¾ cups whole milk, warm to the touch
1 stick unsalted butter, melted
1 large egg
½ cup granulated sugar
1 teaspoon baking powder
2 teaspoons salt
2 teaspoons instant yeast
1 ¼ cups brown sugar
½ stick unsalted butter, melted
1 tablespoon cinnamon
4 oz cream cheese, softened
1 cup powdered sugar
1 teaspoon vanilla extract

Steps:

  • Preheat the oven to 375°F (190°C). Grease a 9-inch square baking dish with nonstick spray.
  • Make the dough: In a large bowl, combine the flour, milk, melted butter, egg, granulated sugar, baking powder, salt, and yeast. Mix with a rubber spatula until a shaggy dough forms. Turn out onto a clean surface and knead for about 1 minute, until mostly smooth and the dough springs back when poked. Return the dough to the bowl, cover with a kitchen towel, and let rest while you make the filling.
  • Make the filling: In a medium bowl, mix together the brown sugar, melted butter, and cinnamon until combined.
  • Roll the dough out on a lightly floured surface to a 12 x 16-inch rectangle.
  • Spread the filling evenly over the dough. Starting with a the long edge, tightly roll the dough into a log. Cut the log into 9 even pieces.
  • Transfer the cinnamon rolls to the prepared baking pan. Bake for 25 minutes, until light golden brown around the edges.
  • While the cinnamon rolls bake, make the frosting: In a medium bowl, combine the cream cheese, powdered sugar, and vanilla. Beat with an electric hand mixer on medium speed until smooth and creamy.
  • Let the cinnamon rolls cool for 10 minutes, then cover with the frosting.
  • Enjoy!

Nutrition Facts : Calories 508 calories, Carbohydrate 101 grams, Fat 6 grams, Fiber 2 grams, Protein 10 grams, Sugar 40 grams

QUICK AND EASY MINI-CINNAMON ROLLS



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the rolls themselves are not sickeningly sweet, which makes for good contrast with the icing. compared to other cinnamon roll recipes, this one is extremely quick and easy, but still soft and tasty!

Provided by Vegan Freak

Categories     Breads

Time 30m

Yield 16 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 11

2 cups flour (450 g)
1 tablespoon baking powder (15 g)
1 teaspoon salt (5 g)
6 tablespoons vegan margarine (90 g, I use Earth Balance)
3/4 cup soymilk (0.2 liter)
2 tablespoons melted margarine (30 g)
1/4 cup sucanat (60 g)
1 tablespoon ground cinnamon (15 g)
1 teaspoon margarine, softened (15 g)
1 cup vegan powdered sugar (225 g)
soymilk

Steps:

  • Mix dry ingredients first, then cut in margarine.
  • Mix in soy milk until dough is soft (you may need slightly more or less to get the dough to a workable consistency). Do not over mix!
  • Roll dough to 0.25 inch thickness (0.5 cm) in a long rectangle -- about 8 inch by 16 inch (16cm x 32 cm). Using a pastry brush, coat the rectangle of dough with the melted margarine. Then spread the Sucanat and cinnamon over it.
  • Roll from the long end, forming a tight roll. Cut rolls about 1 inch (2 cm) thick. Place on a lightly greased baking sheet and bake at 450 degrees for 15 mins or until golden.
  • While rolls are baking, make icing by mixing margarine and powdered sugar. Slowly add soy milk to reach desired consistency. spread on rolls while they are still warm.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 79.5, Fat 2, SaturatedFat 0.4, Sodium 239, Carbohydrate 13.3, Fiber 0.8, Sugar 0.5, Protein 2

Tips:

  • For a richer flavor, use dark brown sugar instead of light brown sugar.
  • If you don't have a rolling pin, you can use a wine bottle to roll out the dough.
  • To make sure the cinnamon rolls are cooked through, insert a toothpick into the center of one. If it comes out clean, they're done.
  • If you want to make the cinnamon rolls ahead of time, you can freeze them after they've been rolled and cut. Just thaw them overnight in the refrigerator before baking.
  • For a fun twist, try adding different fillings to your cinnamon rolls, such as chocolate chips, Nutella, or chopped walnuts.

Conclusion:

These skinny quick cinnamon rolls are a delicious and easy-to-make breakfast or snack. They're perfect for busy mornings or when you're craving something sweet. With just a few simple ingredients, you can have a batch of warm, gooey cinnamon rolls ready to enjoy in no time. So next time you're looking for a quick and easy treat, give these skinny quick cinnamon rolls a try. You won't be disappointed!

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