Healthier Cinnamon Rolls Recipe

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Healthier Cinnamon Rolls
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Directions:

  1. In a large bowl combine: milk, butter, sugar and salt.
  2. Stir to dissolve butter and sugar. Let cool until just warm. Meanwhile, to soften the yeast, in another bowl combine: water, yeast and 1 teaspoon sugar.
  3. When mix mixture has cooled to warm, stir in: yeast mixture, 1 egg white and the flour.
  4. Turn out on a floured surface and knead until the dough is smooth. Place in a buttered bowl, turning dough once to butter the top. Cover and let rise until it doubles, should take about 45 minutes to an hour.
  5. Punch dough down.
  6. Use non stick butter non fat spray and spray two 9 inch round pans.
  7. Roll out onto lightly floured surface to a 10 x 18 inch rectangle.
  8. Dot the surface of the dough with 3 tablespoons of the cold butter and 1 cup of raisins.
  9. In a heavy saucepan, melt 1/4 cup of the butter substitute.
  10. Add to butter and heat over low heat, stirring making sure the mixture is smooth the brown sugar and the maple syrup.
  11. Divide between the two 9 inch pans and spread the mixture evenly over the bottoms. Divide between the pans and (optional) you can sprinkle 3/4 cups of chopped nuts.
  12. Sprinkle cinnamon over the dough.
  13. Starting with a long side, roll dough tightly.
  14. Cut the dough in half across the middle. Starting from the middle out, cut each half into 1 1/4 inch slices. You should have 14 slices in all. Place each of the end slices in the center of each pan, cut side down.
  15. Surround each with 6 of the remaining slices.
  16. Cover and let rise until doubled, 45 to 60 minutes
  17. Bake 350 degrees for 35 to 30 minutes.
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Nutrition Facts

Per ServingPer 100 g
Amount Per 1 Serving
Calories 770.66 Kcal (3227 kJ)
Calories from fat 221.05 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 24.56g 38%
Cholesterol 36.84mg 12%
Sodium 1447.78mg 60%
Potassium 488.77mg 10%
Total Carbs 127.81g 43%
Sugars 26.39g 106%
Dietary Fiber 9.84g 39%
Protein 11.88g 24%
Vitamin C 1.9mg 3%
Vitamin A 0.2mg 6%
Iron 6.9mg 38%
Calcium 304.4mg 30%
Amount Per 100 g
Calories 298.05 Kcal (1248 kJ)
Calories from fat 85.49 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 9.5g 38%
Cholesterol 14.25mg 12%
Sodium 559.92mg 60%
Potassium 189.03mg 10%
Total Carbs 49.43g 43%
Sugars 10.2g 106%
Dietary Fiber 3.81g 39%
Protein 4.59g 24%
Vitamin C 0.7mg 3%
Vitamin A 0.1mg 6%
Iron 2.7mg 38%
Calcium 117.7mg 30%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
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Tastes

  • salty
  • savory
  • bitter
  • sweet
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Weightwatchers Points

  • 16.7
    Points
  • 20
    PointsPlus

Good Points

  • saturated fat free,
  • low cholesterol,
  • good source of fiber

Bad Points

  • High in Sodium

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