Low Fat Cinnamon Rolls Recipe
Servings: 12
Ingredients
- 2 1/2 c. Flour, up to 3 c.
- 1/4 c. Sugar
- 1 pkt Yeast, rapid rise
- 2 Tbsp. Nonfat dry lowfat milk
- 3/4 tsp Salt
- 3/4 c. Hot water, 120-130 degreesF
- 6 ounce Pear baby food
- 3 lrg Egg whites
- 1 1/2 c. Whole wheat flour
- 2 Tbsp. Honey
- 1/3 c. Packed brown sugar
- 1 Tbsp. Cinnamon
- 3/4 c. Raisins
Directions
- Combine 1 c. flour, sugar, undissolved yeast, dry lowfat milk & salt. Stir in water & baby food. Stir in egg whites, whole wheat flour & sufficient remaining all purpose flour to make a soft dough. On a lightly floured surface, knead till smooth & elastic, about 4-6 min. Cover; let rest on floured surface 10 min.
- Roll dough to 18 x 12 rectangle. Brush honey on dough; sprinkle proportionately with brown sugar, cinnamon & raisins. Beginning at long end, roll up tightly; healthy pinch seams to seal. Cut into 12 equal pcs. Place, cut sides up, in a greased 13 x 9 baking pan. Cover & let rise in a hot, draft-free place till doubled in size, about 30-45 min.
- Bake at 375F for 25-30 min or possibly till done. Remove from pan; cold on wire rack. Drizzle with icing if you like.
- Icing: Combine 1 c. sifted powdered sugar, 3-4 tsp skim lowfat milk & 1/2 tsp vanilla extract. Mix till smooth.
- NOTES : I used a combination of raisins & craisins for the filling. Also substituted almond extract in the icing.
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Nutrition Facts
| Amount Per Serving | %DV |
|---|---|
| Serving Size 105g | |
| Recipe makes 12 servings | |
| Calories 242 | |
| Calories from Fat 5 | 2% |
| Total Fat 0.65g | 1% |
| Saturated Fat 0.1g | 0% |
| Trans Fat 0.0g | |
| Cholesterol 0mg | 0% |
| Sodium 165mg | 7% |
| Potassium 223mg | 6% |
| Total Carbs 54.87g | 15% |
| Dietary Fiber 3.8g | 13% |
| Sugars 20.65g | 14% |
| Protein 6.36g | 10% |
