Healthy Cinnamon Rolls
These healthy cinnamon rolls are a lighter version of the much loved classic. The dough is a simple mixture of flour and Greek yoghurt and the centre is sweetened only with whole dates. Packed with flavour, but with less sugar, saturated fats and more protein!
Ingredients
For the dough
- 300g plain flour
- 1 tbsp baking powder
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 260g fat-free Greek yoghurt
- 1 tbsp milk if needed
For the filling
- 220g Medjool dates
- 5 tbsp loose black tea optional
- 500ml boiling water
- 4 tbsp olive oil
- 1 tbsp cinnamon
- 1 tsp cardamom
- Pinch of salt
Instructions
- Preheat oven to180C/160C fan.
- Add the tea to a measuring jug and top with 500ml boiling water. Allow to brew for 5 minutes, then strain.
- Add the dates to a heat-proof dish and top with the brewed tea. Allow to soak for 15-20 minutes.
- Drain the date and add to a food processor along with the olive oil, spices and a pinch of salt. Blend until smooth.
- To make the dough, mix together the flour, baking powder and salt. Add in the yoghurt and kneed until you have a smooth dough. If the dough is too dry, add ½ tbsp milk or more as needed.
- Roll out the dough onto a lightly floured kitchen surface into a thin (around ½ an inch)rectangular shape.
- Spread the date mixture on top, then roll the dough into a cylinder starting from the shorter rectangular side.
- Slice into 8, then arrange in a lightly oiled 8” round cake tin. Brush the top with a little melted butter, then bake for 25-30 minutes.
- Allow to cool a little, but serve warm when the dough is still soft and the centre gooey.
Nutrition
Calories: 301kcalCarbohydrates: 52gProtein: 8gFat: 8gSaturated Fat: 1gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 5gTrans Fat: 0.003gCholesterol: 2mgSodium: 326mgPotassium: 288mgFiber: 3gSugar: 20gVitamin A: 48IUVitamin C: 0.1mgCalcium: 164mgIron: 2mg
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