Low calorie cinnamon rolls - small batch

Step 1

To make the dough, warm up the milk in the microwave for a few seconds until it has reached 43ºC (110ºF). Transfer the milk to a large bowl and sprinkle in the yeast. Mix until the yeast has mostly dissolved. Add the egg and sugar and whisk to combine.

Step 2

Add the flour and half the oil (½ tsp) and combine to form a dough. It may be a little sticky at first but should come together after kneading. Transfer your dough to a stand mixer or to a flat surface if kneading by hand. Knead until the dough passes the window pane test (you can stretch a piece of dough out between your fingers without it breaking), about 10 minutes.

Step 3

To a medium bowl, add the remaining oil (½ tsp) and place the dough in the oiled bowl. Cover and allow to rise in a warm place for 45 minutes or until it has doubled in size.

Step 4

Whilst the dough is rising, make your filling by combining the 0 calorie brown sugar, cinnamon and applesauce and mix well. Set aside.

Step 5

Once the dough has risen, flour your surface and roll the dough out into a 9x6 inch rectangle. Spread the filling onto the rectangle making sure to cover the entire rectangle.

Step 6

Use a pizza slicer or a sharp knife to cut the rectangle dough into 8 separate rectangles. Roll each line of dough into a tight roll. Place the cinnamon rolls into a 9x11 inch pan lined with parchment paper. Cover and allow to rise in a warm place for another 45 minutes or until doubled in size.

Step 7

Mix together the single cream and whole milk. Set aside.

Step 8

Once the rolls have had their second rise, pour the milk and cream mixture over the rolls and bake in a pre-heated oven at 180ºC (350ºF) for 20-25 minutes or until golden brown.

Step 9

Make the frosting as the rolls cool by whisking together the cream cheese, 0 calorie powdered sweetener and vanilla until smooth.

Step 10

Spread the frosting onto the slightly cooled rolls, serve warm and enjoy!