HEALTHY pumpkin cinnamon rolls? Something that’s actually going to give me energy while adding to the Autumnal experience? Sign me up.
That was my thought process when I first tasted the new pastry recipe on that revolutionary, honorable night. I posted the end result to Instagram. If you can’t tell, my dopamine was sky-high. From cinnamon and Studio C, of course.
Next time you want a relaxing fall evening, bust out your television set streaming device and get to baking these rolls:)
They’re vegan, oil-free, nut-free, salt-free, contain no added sugar, and CAN be made gluten-free with a little finagling.
In the mood for muffins? Might I direct you to these 45-calorie pumpkin muffins.
Healthy Pumpkin Cinnamon Rolls
Yield: 8 rolls
Dough:
- 1 3/4 cups whole wheat pastry flour* (200g)
- 2 tsp pumpkin pie spice
- 1 tsp baking powder
- 1/2 tsp baking soda
- heaping 1/2 cup pumpkin puree (130g)
- Dash of vanilla extract
- 2 tbsp natural liquid sweetener, such as monk fruit-sweetened maple syrup or date syrup**
Filling:
- 1/3 cup applesauce (70g)
- 2 tsp cinnamon
- 2 juicy Medjool dates, mashed OR 3 tbsp brown sugar substitute, such as Swerve
WHAT YOU’RE GONNA DO:
- Measure and stir together the flour, spices, and baking powder/soda.
- Add pumpkin puree, vanilla, and liquid sweetener. Combine partly with a fork, then start using your hands. Mush it like Play-Doh.
- Preheat the oven NOW. 350F, please.
- Once orange and homogenous, roll into a long rectangle.
- Mix applesauce, cinnamon, and date/brown sweetener for the filling. Spread it onto the dough.
- Cut individual strips while the slab is still flat, then roll them up one at a time.
- Bake for 35-40 minutes.
- Remove your puffed treats from the oven, and cool for a few minutes while you whisk together a glaze.
- Store them for up to 3 days.
Notes:
*Can use 1:1, Cup4Cup gluten-free all-purpose flour, or buckwheat flour as a substitute.
*Date syrup can now be found at Trader Joe’s, and most health stores carry a few bottles.
Optional Glaze Idea-
1/2 cup powdered monk fruit or confectioner’s sugar, 3 tbsp dairy free milk, 1 tbsp ground flax, 1 tsp cinnamon
Enjoy your Autumn traditions:) Maybe this recipe will become a new one.
Best Dishes,
The Hippie Happy Foodistâ„¢
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