I love making cinnamon rolls, which is quite nice because my kids and family absolutely love eating them. This last batch lasted less than 4 hours on my benchtop, which beat the previous record held by my Sweet Potato Cinnamon Rolls, Yeast-Free Cinnamon Rolls, and Banana Bread Cinnamon Rolls.
Why These Cinnamon Rolls Are Healthier
Ingredients and Substitutions
Eight ingredients is all you need to make these rolls!
All-Purpose Flour – Flour is the main ingredient for the rolls. It can be swapped with white spelt flour or whole wheat flour for a nuttier taste but avoid almond or oat flour as they don’t provide the right texture. I haven’t tried gluten-free flour. Plant-Based Yogurt – This adds moisture, binds the dough, and increases protein. Use almond, oat, or soy yogurt as alternatives. Almond Milk – Almond milk provides the liquid needed to form the dough. Any plant-based milk like soy or oat milk works just as well. Active Dried Yeast – It helps the rolls rise and gives them a soft, fluffy texture. Combined with baking powder for a quicker rise. Dairy-Free Butter – Butter is used both in the dough and to make the filling. It Can be replaced with light olive oil or applesauce for an oil-free option. Baking Powder – Baking powder works alongside yeast to reduce the rise time and ensure the rolls are still fluffy. Coconut Sugar – Coconut sugar sweetens the dough naturally and adds a mild caramel flavor. It can be replaced with sugar-free brown erythritol for a calorie-free option. Cinnamon – It adds the classic warm, spiced flavor to the filling. Essential for the signature cinnamon roll taste. You can’t really replace it with anything else (they wouldn’t be called cinnamon rolls if it was the case). Icing Sugar – This is used for the glaze. You can swap it with powdered erythritol or powdered allulose for a sugar-free version. Dark Chocolate Chips – You can add chocolate chips as an addition for extra sweetness in the filling or topping.
How to Make Healthy Cinnamon Rolls
These rolls are ever so slightly easier to make than the traditional recipe because the rising time is faster. Here are key steps in pictures.
Carine’s Baking Tips
While the recipe should be all you need, here are a few more tips to make the most perfect rolls.
Serving Suggestions
To make a complete breakfast or dessert spread, pair these cinnamon rolls with:
More Cinnamon Roll Recipes
If you love cinnamon rolls as much as I do, you need to try these:
