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Cin Bun

Cin free Cinnamon Rolls

What You Need: 1 cup fat-free milk 1/4 cup canola oil 1 egg 2 egg whites 3 cups all-purpose flour 2 1/2 cups whole-wheat flour 2 tablespoons ground cinnamon 1/3 cup sugar 1/4 teaspoon salt 2 packages dry yeast 1/4 cup warm water 3/4 cup brown sugar 1/4 cup raisins 1/2 cup frozen apple juice concentrate, thawed

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The How To: In a saucepan, heat the milk until just below the boiling point, taking care not to boil. Stir in the oil, sugar and salt. Remove the milk mixture from heat and cool until lukewarm. In a small bowl, combine yeast and water, stirring gently. In a large bowl, beat the egg and egg whites with an electric mixer. Add the yeast and the milk mixture. Use a wooden spoon or a mixer to mix in the flours, 1 cup at a time, until a soft dough begins to form. Place the dough on a floured work surface and knead gently until smooth and elastic, about 5 minutes. Return the dough to the bowl and cover with plastic wrap. Let the dough rise in a warm place until it doubles in size, about 1 1/2 hours. Divide the dough in half and form into 2 balls. Cover with plastic wrap and let sit for 10 more minutes. In a small bowl, combine cinnamon, brown sugar and raisins. Spray an 11-by-14 baking sheet with cooking spray or grease lightly with low fat margarine. Roll each ball of dough into a 16-by-8-inch rectangle with a rolling pin. Spray the dough with cooking spray, then sprinkle each rectangle with half of the cinnamon mixture. Starting at the longer side, roll up each rectangle. Slice each roll into 16 pieces and place on the baking sheet. Let the dough rise again until double in size, about 1 1/2 hours. Preheat the oven to 350 F. In a saucepan, heat the apple juice over medium heat, and cook until the juice is syrupy (about 5 to 7 minutes). Brush each roll with the apple juice, then bake until golden brown, about 15 minutes. Serve warm. The Punishment: Per Serving: 1 Roll Calories: 130 Protein: 4g Carbohydrate: 25g Total fat: 2g Saturated fat: <1 g Monounsaturated fat: 1 g