Healthier Clone of a Cinnabon

Name: Healthier Clone of a Cinnabon
Prep time: 20 min
Cook time: 15 min
Total time: 180 min
Ingredients: 1 cup warm milk (110 degrees F/45 degrees C); 2 eggs, room temperature; 0.33333334326744 cup margarine, melted; 4.5 cups bread flour; 0.5 cup white sugar; 2.5 teaspoons bread machine yeast; 1 cup brown sugar, packed; 2.5 tablespoons ground cinnamon; 2 tablespoons butter, softened; 1 (3 ounce) package Neufchatel cheese, softened; 0.25 cup butter, softened; 1.5 cups confectioners' sugar; 0.5 teaspoon vanilla extract

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Who doesn't love a Cinnabon? These taste so yummy but I always look for a way to make things a little healthier without changing the taste. I just spread a little less butter and use Neufchatel cheese and this recipe still tastes great.

Recipe by MakeItHealthy

Published on June 18, 2020

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Prep Time:

20 mins

Cook Time:

15 mins

Additional Time:

2 hrs 25 mins

Total Time:

3 hrs

Servings:

12

Yield:

12 rolls

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Ingredients

1 cup warm milk (110 degrees F/45 degrees C)
2 eggs, room temperature
⅓ cup margarine, melted
4 ½ cups bread flour
½ cup white sugar
2 ½ teaspoons bread machine yeast
1 cup brown sugar, packed
2 ½ tablespoons ground cinnamon
2 tablespoons butter, softened
1 (3 ounce) package Neufchatel cheese, softened
¼ cup butter, softened
1 ½ cups confectioners' sugar
½ teaspoon vanilla extract

Directions

Place milk, eggs, margarine, bread flour, white sugar, and yeast in the pan of bread machine in recommended order by manufacturer. Select dough cycle; press Start.
Turn dough out onto a lightly floured surface after it has doubled in size. Cover and let rest for 10 minutes. Combine brown sugar and cinnamon in a small bowl.
Roll dough into a 16x21-inch rectangle. Spread dough with 2 tablespoons butter and sprinkle evenly with sugar mixture. Roll up dough and cut into 12 rolls. Place rolls in a lightly greased 9x13-inch baking pan. Cover and let rest until nearly doubled, about 30 minutes.
Preheat oven to 400 degrees F (200 degrees C).
Bake rolls in preheated oven until golden brown, about 15 minutes.
Beat together Neufchatel cheese, 1/4 cup butter, confectioner's sugar, and vanilla extract in a small bowl. Spread frosting on warm rolls before serving.

Editor's Note:

This recipe is a healthier version of Clone of a Cinnabon.

Nutrition Facts (per serving)

303	Calories
14g	Fat
44g	Carbs
3g	Protein

Nutrition Facts
Servings Per Recipe 12
Calories 303
% Daily Value *
Total Fat 14g	18%
Saturated Fat 6g	31%
Cholesterol 53mg	18%
Sodium 153mg	7%
Total Carbohydrate 44g	16%
Dietary Fiber 1g	3%
Total Sugars 42g
Protein 3g
Vitamin C 0mg	1%
Calcium 68mg	5%
Iron 1mg	3%
Potassium 102mg	2%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

** Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.

(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.