Healthier Bakery Style Cinnamon Rolls
Healthier Bakery Style Cinnamon Rolls
Ingredients
For the Dough
- 185 g self raising flour, (1 1/2 cups)
- 200 g Greek yoghurt, (3/4-1 cup)
- 1 teaspoon baking powder, if using self-raising flour; if using plain or all purpose flour, use 1 tablespoon
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract, optional, if using plain yoghurt
For the Filling
- 2 tablespoons softened butter, (30g)
- 1/4 cup sweetener, (60g)
- 1 teaspoon cinnamon, to 2 teaspoons
For the Frosting
- 1 tablespoon softened butter, (15g)
- 2 tablespoons light cream cheese, (30g)
- 2 tablespoons sweetener, to 4 tablespoons
Instructions
- 1
Pre-heat the oven to 180 C (350 F). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
⏱️ 5 min•🌡️ 180
- 2
In a large bowl, combine the self-raising flour, Greek yoghurt, and baking powder. If using plain yoghurt, you can also add 1 teaspoon of vanilla extract at this stage. Mix the ingredients together using a spatula or spoon until a shaggy dough forms, then knead by hand for a few minutes until it forms a smooth, cohesive ball.
⏱️ 5 min
- 3
Lightly flour a clean work surface. Transfer the dough onto the floured surface and use a rolling pin to roll it out into a large rectangular shape, approximately 1/4 inch thick.
⏱️ 3 min
- 4
In a small bowl, combine the softened butter, sweetener, and cinnamon for the filling. Mix until a smooth paste is formed. Spread this paste evenly over the entire surface of the rolled-out dough rectangle.
⏱️ 3 min
- 5
Cut the dough into strips that are 2-3 cm (approximately 1 inch) wide. Individually roll up each strip to form the cinnamon rolls. Alternatively, you can roll the entire dough rectangle into one large log, then slice it into individual rolls using a sharp knife or a piece of string.
⏱️ 4 min
- 6
Place the rolled cinnamon rolls onto the prepared baking sheet, leaving a small space between each roll. Bake for 18-22 minutes, or until golden brown and cooked through.
⏱️ 20 min•🌡️ 180
- 7
While the cinnamon rolls are baking or cooling slightly, prepare the frosting. In a small bowl, combine the softened butter, light cream cheese, and sweetener. Mix with a spoon or whisk until the frosting is smooth and creamy.
⏱️ 3 min
- 8
Once the cinnamon rolls have cooled slightly (they should still be warm), spread the cream cheese frosting generously over the tops of the rolls. Serve warm and enjoy!
⏱️ 2 min
Kitchen Tools
Nutrition Facts (per serving)
Healthier Bakery Style Cinnamon Rolls
For the Dough
- 185 g self raising flour, (1 1/2 cups)
- 200 g Greek yoghurt, (3/4-1 cup)
- 1 teaspoon baking powder, if using self-raising flour; if using plain or all purpose flour, use 1 tablespoon
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract, optional, if using plain yoghurt
For the Filling
- 2 tablespoons softened butter, (30g)
- 1/4 cup sweetener, (60g)
- 1 teaspoon cinnamon, to 2 teaspoons
For the Frosting
- 1 tablespoon softened butter, (15g)
- 2 tablespoons light cream cheese, (30g)
- 2 tablespoons sweetener, to 4 tablespoons
Instructions
- 1
Pre-heat the oven to 180 C (350 F). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
⏱️ 5 min•🌡️ 180 - 2
In a large bowl, combine the self-raising flour, Greek yoghurt, and baking powder. If using plain yoghurt, you can also add 1 teaspoon of vanilla extract at this stage. Mix the ingredients together using a spatula or spoon until a shaggy dough forms, then knead by hand for a few minutes until it forms a smooth, cohesive ball.
⏱️ 5 min - 3
Lightly flour a clean work surface. Transfer the dough onto the floured surface and use a rolling pin to roll it out into a large rectangular shape, approximately 1/4 inch thick.
⏱️ 3 min - 4
In a small bowl, combine the softened butter, sweetener, and cinnamon for the filling. Mix until a smooth paste is formed. Spread this paste evenly over the entire surface of the rolled-out dough rectangle.
⏱️ 3 min - 5
Cut the dough into strips that are 2-3 cm (approximately 1 inch) wide. Individually roll up each strip to form the cinnamon rolls. Alternatively, you can roll the entire dough rectangle into one large log, then slice it into individual rolls using a sharp knife or a piece of string.
⏱️ 4 min - 6
Place the rolled cinnamon rolls onto the prepared baking sheet, leaving a small space between each roll. Bake for 18-22 minutes, or until golden brown and cooked through.
⏱️ 20 min•🌡️ 180 - 7
While the cinnamon rolls are baking or cooling slightly, prepare the frosting. In a small bowl, combine the softened butter, light cream cheese, and sweetener. Mix with a spoon or whisk until the frosting is smooth and creamy.
⏱️ 3 min - 8
Once the cinnamon rolls have cooled slightly (they should still be warm), spread the cream cheese frosting generously over the tops of the rolls. Serve warm and enjoy!
⏱️ 2 min