Low Fat Cinnamon Sugar Morning Buns

Start your day on a sweet yet guilt-free note with these Low Fat Cinnamon Sugar Morning Buns, a delightfully light and fluffy twist on the classic pastry. Made with a soft, yeast-risen dough enriched with low-fat milk and a touch of butter, these buns offer all the cozy flavors of cinnamon and brown sugar without overindulging. Rolled up and baked to golden perfection in a muffin tin, each bun is beautifully layered with swirls of sweet, spiced goodness. Quick to prepare and bake in under an hour and a half, they’re perfect for breakfast, brunch, or a special treat with your morning coffee. With the irresistible aroma of cinnamon wafting through your kitchen, this low-fat recipe is proof that indulgence can be both delicious and mindful.

Nutriscore Rating: 58/100

Prep Time:15 mins

Cook Time:20 mins

Total Time:35 mins

Servings: 12

Ingredients

• 3 cups All-purpose flour
• 0.5 cup Granulated sugar
• 0.5 teaspoon Salt
• 2.25 teaspoons Instant yeast
• 1 cup Low-fat milk
• 4 tablespoons Unsalted butter
• 1 large Egg
• 2 teaspoons Ground cinnamon
• 0.75 cup Brown sugar
• 1 teaspoon Vanilla extract
• 0 Cooking spray

Directions

Step 1

In a mixing bowl, combine 3 cups of all-purpose flour, 0.25 cups of granulated sugar, 0.5 teaspoon of salt, and 2.25 teaspoons of instant yeast.

Step 2

In a small saucepan, heat 1 cup of low-fat milk and 3 tablespoons of unsalted butter over low heat until the butter melts. Let it cool to lukewarm.

Step 3

Add the milk mixture to the dry ingredients in the mixing bowl. Add 1 large egg and knead the mixture until a soft dough forms.

Step 4

Turn the dough onto a floured surface and knead for about 5 minutes until smooth. Cover with a damp cloth and let it rise for 1 hour until doubled in size.

Step 5

In a small bowl, mix 0.5 cup of granulated sugar, 2 teaspoons of ground cinnamon, and 0.75 cup of brown sugar.

Step 6

After the dough has doubled, preheat the oven to 375°F (190°C) and spray a 12-cup muffin tin with cooking spray.

Step 7

Roll out the risen dough on a floured surface into a rectangle about 12x18 inches.

Step 8

Spread 1 tablespoon of melted unsalted butter over the dough and sprinkle the cinnamon sugar mixture evenly over the buttered dough.

Step 9

Tightly roll up the dough from the long side, creating a log. Cut into 12 even pieces.

Step 10

Place each piece into the prepared muffin tin. Cover the tin with a damp cloth and let the buns rise for 20 minutes.

Step 11

Bake the buns in the preheated oven for 15-20 minutes or until golden brown.

Step 12

In a small bowl, mix 1 teaspoon of vanilla extract with leftover cinnamon sugar (if any) and lightly dust the warm buns before serving.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(940.4g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	2779.0

Total Fat 64.9g	0%
Saturated Fat 33.6g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 2.0g
Cholesterol 362.7mg	0%
Sodium 1456.3mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 500.5g	0%
Dietary Fiber 14.6g	0%
Total Sugars 218.0g
Protein 55.4g	0%

Vitamin D 154.6IU	0%
Calcium 532.7mg	0%
Iron 19.2mg	0%
Potassium 723.5mg	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: 20.8%

Protein: 7.9%

Carbs: 71.3%