Low Fat Homemade Honey Buns
Indulge guilt-free with these Low Fat Homemade Honey Buns, a delightful twist on a classic treat that's lighter yet irresistibly satisfying. Made with wholesome ingredients like unsweetened applesauce, almond milk, and a touch of honey, these buns are naturally sweetened and keep the fat content low without sacrificing flavor. The dough is kneaded to tender perfection, rolled with a warm cinnamon-brown sugar filling, and baked to golden-brown bliss. Perfect for a weekend brunch or a cozy dessert, these buns are easy to make at home with a few simple steps. Plus, they’re free of heavy oils or butter, making them a lighter option for your indulgent cravings. Whether served fresh out of the oven or paired with your favorite coffee, this recipe promises bakery-quality results with a healthier twist.
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Ingredients
- 3 cups all-purpose flour
- 2.25 teaspoons instant yeast
- 1 cup warm almond milk
- 0.5 cup honey
- 0.5 cup unsweetened applesauce
- 1 large egg
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 0.5 teaspoon salt
- 1.5 teaspoons ground cinnamon
- 0.25 cup brown sugar
- 1 cooking spray
Directions
Step 1
In a large mixing bowl, combine the warm almond milk (about 110°F), honey, and instant yeast. Stir gently and let it sit for 5 minutes until the mixture is foamy.
Step 2
Add the unsweetened applesauce, egg, vanilla extract, and salt to the yeast mixture. Whisk the mixture until all ingredients are well combined.
Step 3
Gradually add in the flour, one cup at a time, stirring with a wooden spoon until a dough forms and pulls away from the sides of the bowl.
Step 4
Transfer the dough to a lightly floured surface. Knead it for about 8 minutes, adding a little flour if needed, until the dough is smooth and elastic.
Step 5
Lightly spray a large bowl with cooking spray, place the dough inside, cover it with a clean cloth, and let it rise in a warm place for about 1 to 1.5 hours or until it has doubled in size.
Step 6
Once the dough has risen, punch it down to release the air. On a lightly floured surface, roll out the dough into a rectangle, approximately 14x9 inches.
Step 7
Brush the surface of the rolled-out dough with a little additional honey. In a small bowl, mix together the ground cinnamon and brown sugar, then sprinkle this mixture evenly over the honey-brushed dough.
Step 8
Starting at one of the longer edges, tightly roll up the dough, jelly-roll style, and pinch the seam to seal.
Step 9
Cut the roll into 12 equal slices, about 1 inch thick each. Place the slices cut-side down onto a 9x13 inch baking pan coated with cooking spray.
Step 10
Cover the pan with a clean cloth and let the buns rise for an additional 20-30 minutes, or until nearly doubled.
Step 11
Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Bake the risen buns for 12-15 minutes or until lightly golden.
Step 12
Remove the buns from the oven and let them cool in the pan for about 5 minutes before transferring them to a wire rack to cool completely.
Nutrition Facts
| Serving size | (952.4g) |
|---|
| Amount per serving | % Daily Value* |
|---|---|
| Calories | 2036.4 |
| Total Fat 14.5g | 0% |
| Saturated Fat 2.6g | 0% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat 2.0g | |
| Cholesterol 219.5mg | 0% |
| Sodium 1486.0mg | 0% |
| Total Carbohydrate 430.6g | 0% |
| Dietary Fiber 15.2g | 0% |
| Total Sugars 145.9g | |
| Protein 48.7g | 0% |
| Vitamin D 153.8IU | 0% |
| Calcium 608.1mg | 0% |
| Iron 20.1mg | 0% |
| Potassium 797.7mg | 0% |
Source of Calories