low-fat cinnamon rolls

We wanted to try out making cinnamon rolls, but not with all of the fat. This recipe uses applesauce and honey as a substitute, but you can't even taste the apple. They were super-easy to make, and they turned out delicious and doughy. We made the icing, but I personally thought they were better without.

From 04/04/2010 (by Eye-Fi)

From 04/04/2010 (by Eye-Fi)

From 04/04/2010 (by Eye-Fi)

From 04/04/2010 (by Eye-Fi)

From 04/04/2010 (by Eye-Fi)

From 04/04/2010 (by Eye-Fi)

Low Fat Cinnamon Rolls

adapted from allrecipes

Dough:

• 1 cup warm fat free milk (110 degrees F/45 degrees C)
• 2 eggs, room temperature
• 1/3 cup light spread, melted – I used Smart Balance Light
• 4 1/2 cups flour
• 1/2 cup white sugar
• 2 1/2 teaspoons bread machine yeast

Filling:

• 1/4 cup brown sugar, packed
• 2 1/2 tablespoons ground cinnamon
• 1/4 cup unsweetened applesauce
• 2 teaspoons honey

Icing:

• 1/2 package fat free cream cheese, softened
• 3/4 cups confectioners’ sugar
• 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
• 1/8 teaspoon salt

1. Place dough ingredients in the pan of the bread machine in the order listed. Select dough cycle; press Start.
2. After the dough has doubled in size turn it out onto a lightly floured surface, cover and let rest for 10 minutes. In a small bowl, combine brown sugar and cinnamon.
3. In another bowl, mix together honey and applesauce
   
4. Roll dough into a 16×21 inch rectangle. Spread dough with applesauce mixture and sprinkle evenly with sugar/cinnamon mixture. Roll up dough and cut into 16 rolls. Place rolls in a lightly greased 9×13 inch baking pan. Cover and let rise until nearly doubled, about 30 minutes. Meanwhile, preheat oven to 400 degrees F (200 degrees C).
5. Bake rolls in preheated oven until golden brown, about 15 minutes. While rolls are baking, beat together icing ingredients. Spread frosting on warm rolls before serving.

*makes 16 rolls, approx. 195 calories and 2.5 grams of fat per roll