Low Fat Cinnamon Rolls with Cream Cheese Frosting

Indulge in the comforting aroma of freshly baked Low Fat Cinnamon Rolls with Cream Cheese Frosting—an irresistible treat that's lighter on calories but big on flavor. Made with a blend of all-purpose flour and unsweetened applesauce for a lower-fat dough, these rolls are swirled with a perfectly spiced cinnamon-brown sugar filling and baked to golden perfection. The reduced-fat cream cheese frosting adds a creamy, tangy finish without feeling heavy, making this recipe a wholesome yet decadent option for breakfast, brunch, or a midday snack. With just 30 minutes of prep time and simple ingredients, these soft, fluffy cinnamon rolls prove that indulgence doesn't have to come at a cost.

Nutriscore Rating: 60/100

Prep Time:30 mins

Cook Time:20 mins

Total Time:50 mins

Servings: 12

Ingredients

• 2.5 cups All-purpose flour
• 2.25 teaspoons Instant yeast
• 0.5 teaspoon Salt
• 0.25 cup Granulated sugar
• 0.25 cup Unsweetened applesauce
• 0.75 cup Non-fat milk
• 2 tablespoons Unsalted butter
• 0.25 cup Light brown sugar
• 1.5 tablespoons Ground cinnamon
• 4 ounces Reduced-fat cream cheese
• 0.5 cup Powdered sugar
• 0.5 teaspoon Vanilla extract

Directions

Step 1

In a large mixing bowl, combine 2 cups of the all-purpose flour, instant yeast, granulated sugar, and salt.

Step 2

In a small saucepan, heat the non-fat milk and unsalted butter until warm (but not too hot) and the butter is melted. Stir in unsweetened applesauce.

Step 3

Add the milk mixture to the flour mixture and stir until combined, gradually adding the remaining 0.5 cups of flour to form a soft dough.

Step 4

Knead the dough on a lightly floured surface for about 5 minutes, or until smooth and elastic. Place the dough in a lightly greased bowl, cover, and let it rise in a warm place until doubled in size, about 1 hour.

Step 5

Punch the dough down and roll it out on a lightly floured surface into a rectangle about 16x9 inches.

Step 6

Spread 1 tablespoon of the melted unsalted butter on the rolled-out dough. Mix light brown sugar and ground cinnamon in a small bowl, then sprinkle evenly over the dough.

Step 7

Starting from a long side, roll up the dough tightly into a log, pinching the seam to seal. Cut into 12 equal slices using a sharp knife or dental floss.

Step 8

Place the rolls in a greased 9x13 inch baking dish. Cover and let them rise again until nearly doubled, about 30 minutes.

Step 9

Preheat the oven to 375°F (190°C).

Step 10

Bake the rolls for 18-20 minutes, or until lightly golden. Let them cool slightly in the pan.

Step 11

For the cream cheese frosting, beat together the reduced-fat cream cheese, powdered sugar, and vanilla extract until smooth and creamy.

Step 12

Spread the frosting over the warm cinnamon rolls before serving.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(870.2g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	2279.2

Total Fat 44.9g	0%
Saturated Fat 24.9g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 0.8g
Cholesterol 127.0mg	0%
Sodium 1691.4mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 426.7g	0%
Dietary Fiber 17.0g	0%
Total Sugars 181.2g
Protein 49.9g	0%

Vitamin D 88.6IU	0%
Calcium 593.7mg	0%
Iron 15.9mg	0%
Potassium 1137.1mg	0%

*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.

Source of Calories

Fat: 17.5%

Protein: 8.6%

Carbs: 73.9%