The Skinny:
Servings: 16 •
Serving Size: 1 Cinnamon Roll •
Calories: 289 •
Fat: 5 g •
Saturated Fat: 3 g •
Carb: 69 g •
Fiber: 2 g •
Protein: 4 g •
Sugar: 22 g •
Sodium: 361 mg
Filling:
• 1/4 C. Butter, Softened
• 1/4 C. Brown Sugar/Stevia Blend
• 1/4 C. Dry Spice Cake Mix
• 1 1/2 Tsp. Ground Cinnamon
• 1/2 Tsp. Pumpkin Pie Spice
Frosting:
• 3/4 C. Powdered Sugar Substitute
• 2 Tbsp. Dry Spice Cake Mix
• 2 Tbsp. Unsweetened Almond Milk
• 1/2 Tsp. Ground Cinnamon
• 1/4 Tsp. Maple Extract
No Bread Machine: If you do not have a bread machine, you can combine the hot water and yeast into a bowl and allow the yeast to activate and foam up. Once the yeast is active you can combine the remaining ingredients in the bowl of a stand mixer with the hook attachment or knead by hand. Spray a large bowl with non-stick cooking spray and place dough inside. Cover with plastic wrap and allow it to sit for an hour until doubled in size.
While your waiting, lightly spray the insides of two rounded 8 inch cake pans or a 13×9 with non-stick cooking or baking spray.
Mix up the ingredients for your filing and set aside.
Remove the dough to a floured surface and roll out into a large rectangle.
Spread the filling mixture over the rectangle of dough.
Roll it up into a tight, long, skinny log. Lengthwise.
Cut into 16 equal pieces. I use floss to do this! Yes. Floss. Place the floss around and under the dough and cross over the top (as seen in the picture), and pull opposite directions to cut. Wa-la!
Place the cinnamon rolls into the prepared pan(s). Cover with plastic wrap or a tea towel and place in a warm place to rise for another 30 minutes.
If you’re making these ahead for the next day, you can toss them into the fridge rather than letting them rise for the remaining 30 minutes. In the morning, set them out for the final 30 minute rise prior to baking.
When ready to bake, preheat oven to 350 degrees F. Remove the plastic wrap or tea towel and bake the cinnamon rolls for 15-20 minutes.
In the mean time, combine the frosting ingredients in a bowl and whisk together until smooth and creamy.
Remove the cinnamon rolls from the oven and allow to cool slightly before drizzling the frosting over the top.
Top with a some nuts if desired and indulge!