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Healthy Cinnamon Rolls

Soft, gooey cinnamon rolls made with white whole-wheat flour and a tangy Greek-yogurt glaze — about 220 calories each, no refined-sugar overload.
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Prep Time 25 minutes
Cook Time 22 minutes
Rise 1 hour
Total Time 1 hour 47 minutes
Servings: 9 rolls
Course: Breakfast, Dessert
Cuisine: American
Calories: 220
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

For the dough:
  • 1 1/4 cups white whole-wheat flour
  • 1 1/4 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1 packet 2 1/4 tsp instant yeast
  • 3/4 cup warm milk 110°F
  • 2 Tbsp honey
  • 1 egg
  • 2 Tbsp melted butter
  • 1/2 tsp salt
For the filling:
  • 2 Tbsp softened butter
  • 1/4 cup coconut sugar or brown sugar
  • 1 1/2 Tbsp ground cinnamon
For the glaze:
  • 1/4 cup plain Greek yogurt
  • 2 Tbsp light cream cheese
  • 1 Tbsp maple syrup
  • 1/4 tsp vanilla extract

Method
 

  1. Make the dough: Mix the warm milk, honey, and yeast; rest 5 minutes until foamy. Add the egg, melted butter, salt, and both flours. Knead 6–8 minutes until smooth. Cover and rise 1 hour, until doubled.
  2. Roll and fill: Roll the dough into a 12x9-inch rectangle. Spread with the softened butter, then sprinkle the coconut sugar and cinnamon. Roll up tightly from the long side and cut into 9 rolls.
  3. Bake: Place the rolls in a greased 9-inch pan. Bake at 350°F (175°C) for 20–24 minutes until golden.
  4. Glaze: Whisk the glaze ingredients together and spread over the warm rolls.

Notes

Nutrition per roll (approximate): 220 calories, 6g protein, 36g carbs, 6g fat. Short on time? Shape the rolls, place them in the pan, refrigerate overnight, and bake fresh in the morning. White whole-wheat flour adds fiber while keeping the rolls soft. Make sure the milk is only warm (about 110°F) — too hot will kill the yeast.