How to Make Healthier Clone of a Cinnabon - A Step-by-Step Guide

Do you love indulging in a warm, gooey Cinnabon but wish you could enjoy it without all the guilt? Well, we've got the perfect solution for you! Our healthier clone of a Cinnabon recipe will satisfy your cravings for that classic cinnamon roll flavor while cutting back on the sugar and calories.

These delicious homemade cinnamon rolls are made with wholesome ingredients that not only taste amazing but are also better for your overall health. With a few simple swaps and adjustments, you...

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Ingredients

  • 1 cup warm milk (110 degrees F/45 degrees C)
  • 2 eggs, room temperature
  • ⅓ cup margarine, melted
  • 4 ½ cups bread flour
  • ½ cup white sugar
  • 2 ½ teaspoons bread machine yeast
  • 1 cup brown sugar, packed
  • 2 ½ tablespoons ground cinnamon
  • 2 tablespoons butter, softened
  • 1 (3 ounce) package Neufchatel cheese, softened
  • ¼ cup butter, softened
  • 1 ½ cups confectioners' sugar
  • ½ teaspoon vanilla extract

Information

  • Prep Time: 20 mins
  • Cook Time: 15 mins
  • Additional Time: 2 hrs 25 mins
  • Total Time: 3 hrs
  • Servings: 12
  • Yield: 12 rolls

  • Place milk, eggs, margarine, bread flour, white sugar, and yeast in the pan of bread machine in recommended order by manufacturer. Select dough cycle; press Start.
  • Turn dough out onto a lightly floured surface after it has doubled in size. Cover and let rest for 10 minutes. Combine brown sugar and cinnamon in a small bowl.
  • Roll dough into a 16x21-inch rectangle. Spread dough with 2 tablespoons butter and sprinkle evenly with sugar mixture. Roll up dough and cut into 12 rolls. Place rolls in a lightly greased 9x13-inch baking pan. Cover and let rest until nearly doubled, about 30 minutes.
  • Preheat oven to 400 degrees F (200 degrees C).
  • Bake rolls in preheated oven until golden brown, about 15 minutes.
  • Beat together Neufchatel cheese, 1/4 cup butter, confectioner's sugar, and vanilla extract in a small bowl. Spread frosting on warm rolls before serving.
  • Nutrition

    303 cal.

    • Total Fat: 14g
    • Saturated Fat: 6g
    • Cholesterol: 53mg
    • Sodium: 153mg
    • Total Carbohydrate: 44g
    • Dietary Fiber: 1g
    • Total Sugars: 42g
    • Protein: 3g
    • Vitamin C: 0mg
    • Calcium: 68mg
    • Iron: 1mg
    • Potassium: 102mg