Description
These Fat-Free Greek Yogurt Cinnamon Rolls are soft, fluffy, and packed with cozy cinnamon flavor, making them a perfect quick breakfast, easy brunch treat, or lighter homemade dessert. The dough comes together without yeast, using fat-free Greek yogurt for moisture and tenderness, while the sweet cinnamon filling and simple vanilla glaze give you all the classic cinnamon roll comfort you crave. This easy recipe is great for breakfast ideas, food ideas, weekend baking, and anyone looking for a homemade sweet roll that feels a little lighter but still tastes incredibly satisfying.
Ingredients
2 cups all-purpose flour
1 tablespoon baking powder
1/2 teaspoon salt
1 1/4 cups fat-free plain Greek yogurt
2 tablespoons milk
1 tablespoon honey
1/3 cup brown sugar
1 1/2 tablespoons ground cinnamon
3 tablespoons unsweetened applesauce
3/4 cup powdered sugar
1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
2 tablespoons fat-free Greek yogurt
1 to 2 teaspoons milk
Instructions
1. Preheat the oven to 375°F and lightly coat an 8×8-inch baking dish or 9-inch round pan with nonstick spray.
2. In a large bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, and salt.
3. Add 1 1/4 cups fat-free Greek yogurt, 2 tablespoons milk, and honey, then stir until a shaggy dough forms.
4. Transfer the dough to a lightly floured surface and knead gently for 1 to 2 minutes until smooth.
5. In a small bowl, mix the brown sugar, cinnamon, and applesauce into a spreadable filling.
6. Roll the dough into a rectangle about 10 by 14 inches.
7. Spread the cinnamon filling evenly over the dough, leaving a small border around the edges.
8. Roll the dough up tightly from the long side into a log.
9. Slice the log into 9 even rolls and place them in the prepared baking dish.
10. Bake for 22 to 25 minutes, until the rolls are puffed and lightly golden.
11. In a small bowl, whisk together the powdered sugar, vanilla extract, 2 tablespoons fat-free Greek yogurt, and enough milk to make a smooth glaze.
12. Drizzle the glaze over the warm rolls and serve.
Notes
Avoid adding too much extra flour while kneading, because that can make the cinnamon rolls dense instead of soft and tender.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Breakfast
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 roll
- Calories: 180
- Sugar: 16g
- Sodium: 230mg
- Fat: 0.8g
- Saturated Fat: 0.1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 0.3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 36g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 7g
- Cholesterol: 2mg