Guilt-Free Delight: A Healthy Cinnamon Roll Recipe That Actually Tastes Amazing (Yes, Really!)
These soft, gooey cinnamon rolls are healthy, made with pantry staples, and ready in under an hour—no guilt, just pure joy.
Equipment
- 1 Mixing Bowl For combining wet and dry ingredients
- 1 Rolling Pin For flattening the dough
- 1 Baking pan For flattening the dough
- 1 Measuring Cups
- 1 Oven Preheated to 375°F
Ingredients
Dough
- 2 cups whole wheat flour or 1:1 gluten-free flour
- 1 pack instant yeast 7g
- 1/2 cup unsweetened applesauce
- 1/3 cup warm almond milk around 110°F
- 2 tbsp coconut oil melted
- 1 tbsp maple syrup
Filling
- 1/4 cup coconut sugar or brown sugar
- 2 tsp cinnamon
- 1 tbsp melted butter or vegan butter
Glaze
- 1/4 cup Greek yogurt or coconut yogurt
- 1 tbsp honey or agave
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
Instructions
- Activate Yeast: In a bowl, combine warm almond milk, maple syrup, and yeast. Let sit 5 minutes until frothy.
- Make Dough: Add applesauce, melted coconut oil, and 1.5 cups of flour. Stir until sticky. Add the rest of the flour and knead for 2 minutes.
- Roll and Fill: Roll dough into a 12×9-inch rectangle. Brush with melted butter, then sprinkle with cinnamon and coconut sugar.
- Cut and Rise: Roll into a log and slice into 9 rolls. Place in greased pan, cover with towel, and let rise for 20 minutes.
- Bake: Bake at 375°F for 20–25 minutes or until golden.
- Make Glaze: Mix Greek yogurt, honey, and vanilla extract. Drizzle over warm rolls.
- Serve and Enjoy!: Best enjoyed fresh and warm.
Notes
- Freeze sliced, unbaked rolls to bake later.
- Make it vegan using coconut yogurt and agave.
- Swap coconut sugar with banana for added fiber.