Perfect, easy to make lemon cinnamon rolls!! Low calories and decadent!! Yummy!
These delicious cinnamon rolls are even iced with sweet cream cheese frosting!
RECIPE:
2 3/4 cups all-purpose flour
2 tbsp granulated sugar
2 - 2 3/4 cups nonfat Greek yogurt- plain
1 tsp vanilla extract
For The Filling:
1/2 cup light butter, softened
3/4 cup granulated sugar substitute
1 tbsp lemon zest
1 tbsp ground cinnamon
For The Cream Cheese Icing:
4 oz 1/3 less fat cream cheese, softened
1/4 cup light butter, softened
2 cups powdered sugar substitute
1 tbsp fresh lemon juice
1 tsp lemon zest
Add yogurt flour, vanilla and sugar to a bowl- mix until dough is formed.
In a small bowl, mix together the softened butter, granulated sugar, lemon zest, and ground cinnamon for the filling.
Spread the filling mixture evenly over the rolled-out dough.
Starting from the long side, tightly roll the dough into a log.
Cut the log into 12 equal-sized rolls.
Preheat the oven to 375°F (190°C).
Bake the cinnamon rolls for approximately 20-25 minutes, or until they turn golden brown.
For The Icing:
While the rolls are baking, prepare the lemon cream cheese icing.
In a mixing bowl, beat the softened cream cheese and butter until creamy. Gradually add the powdered sugar, lemon juice, and lemon zest. Beat until smooth and well combined.
Once the cinnamon rolls have cooled slightly, drizzle them with the lemon cream cheese icing.
Sprinkle additional lemon zest on top of the icing for added flavor and decoration.
Serve the lemon cinnamon rolls warm and enjoy!
12 Cinnamon Rolls:
188 calories
7g fat
22g carbs
7g protein
Recipe inspiration from zenandhoney.com
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