Description
Indulge in the delightful taste of Healthy Cinnamon Rolls with Icing—an irresistible treat for any occasion! These soft and fluffy rolls are made with wholesome ingredients like white whole wheat flour and coconut sugar, providing a lighter yet flavorful twist on a classic favorite. Topped with a creamy Greek yogurt icing, these cinnamon rolls are not only delicious but also packed with protein. Perfect for breakfast, dessert, or an afternoon snack, they’re sure to impress family and friends alike. With simple steps to follow, you can enjoy freshly baked cinnamon rolls warm from the oven in no time.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 ¼ tsp instant yeast
- ¾ cup almond milk (lukewarm)
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 ¾ cup white whole wheat flour
- 3 Tbsp coconut sugar
- 3 eggs (room temperature)
- 9 Tbsp unsalted butter (room temperature)
- ½ cup cream cheese (cold)
- ¼ cup plain Greek yogurt (cold)
- 3 Tbsp maple syrup
- 1 ½ tsp cinnamon
- ½ cup unsalted butter (melted)
Instructions
- In a small bowl, mix lukewarm almond milk and yeast; let sit for about 5 minutes until frothy.
- In a large mixing bowl or stand mixer, combine both flours, coconut sugar, and salt.
- Add eggs, vanilla extract, room temperature butter, and yeast mixture to dry ingredients; mix until combined.
- Knead dough on a floured surface for about 5–7 minutes until smooth; let rise in a greased bowl covered with a towel for 60–90 minutes.
- Roll out the risen dough into a rectangle; brush with melted butter and sprinkle with cinnamon and coconut sugar.
- Roll tightly into a log shape, slice into pieces, and place on a lined baking sheet.
- Bake at 350°F (175°C) for about 20 minutes until golden brown.
- For icing, mix cold cream cheese and Greek yogurt until smooth; add maple syrup and vanilla.
- Drizzle icing over slightly cooled rolls before serving.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Breakfast/Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 230
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 8g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 36g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 5g
- Cholesterol: 45mg