Soft and Fluffy Cinnamon-Walnut Rolls with Cream Cheese Frosting Directions:
- In a small bowl, mix warm water and warm milk. Sprinkle the yeast and a pinch of sugar substitute over the liquid. Stir gently and let it sit for about 5-10 minutes until the mixture is frothy.
- In a large mixing bowl, combine the sugar substitute, salt, and melted light butter. Add the yeast mixture and whisk in the eggs.
- Gradually add the whole wheat flour, one cup at a time, stirring after each addition until a dough begins to form.
- Once the dough comes together, turn it out onto a floured surface and knead it for about 5-7 minutes, until the dough is smooth and elastic.
- Place the dough in a greased bowl, cover it with a clean kitchen towel, and let it rise in a warm place for 1-1.5 hours, or until doubled in size.
- In a small bowl, mix the sugar substitute, cinnamon, and chopped almonds.
- Once the dough has risen, punch it down to release the air. Roll it out on a lightly floured surface into a 12×18 inch rectangle.
- Spread the softened light butter evenly over the rolled-out dough. Sprinkle the cinnamon-almond sugar mixture evenly over the butter.
- Carefully roll the dough up from the long edge, forming a tight log. Cut the log into 12 equal pieces using a sharp knife or dental floss.
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease a 9×13-inch baking dish and arrange the cinnamon rolls in the dish, ensuring they are close together but not squished.
- Cover the dish with a clean towel and let the rolls rise for about 30 minutes, or until they puff up.
- Bake for 20-25 minutes, or until golden brown on top.
- Beat the softened fat-free cream cheese and light butter until smooth and creamy. Gradually add the powdered sweetener, beating until fluffy. Stir in the vanilla extract and a pinch of salt.
- Once the cinnamon rolls have cooled for about 10 minutes, spread the cream cheese frosting generously over the warm rolls.
- Serve: Serve warm and enjoy!
WW Points Calculation:
- Whole wheat flour (3 1/2 cups): 24 points
- Sugar substitute (1/4 cup): 0 points
- Active dry yeast (1 packet): 0 points
- Salt (1 teaspoon): 0 points
- Warm milk (1/2 cup unsweetened almond milk): 1 point
- Warm water (1/4 cup): 0 points
- Light butter, melted (1/4 cup): 4 points
- Eggs (2 large): 0 points
- Brown sugar substitute (1/2 cup): 0 points
- Ground cinnamon (1 tablespoon): 0 points
- Almonds (1/4 cup): 3 points
- Light butter, softened (1/4 cup): 4 points
- Fat-free cream cheese (8 oz): 0 points
- Sugar substitute powdered sweetener (1 1/2 cups): 0 points
- Vanilla extract (1 teaspoon): 0 points
- Salt (a pinch): 0 points
Total Points: 36 points
Servings: 12
Points per Serving: 3 points
Nutrition Information:
- Calories: 198 kcal
- Fat: 11g
- Protein: 4g
- Carbohydrates: 21g
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 264mg
I'm await your comments! Enjoy!
