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Healthy Chai Cinnamon Rolls

January 20, 2015

Healthy Chai Cinnamon Rolls

To be perfectly honest, I’ve had the idea to spike cinnamon rolls with chai flavors for a long time. I was super excited to make these cinnamon rolls but it turns out I wasn’t the first to think of such a beautiful thing. There are other recipes for “chimmanon rolls”, as my husband calls them, but definitely not healthy chai cinnamon rolls.

Naturally Sweet Cinnamon Rolls Recipe

If you like beautiful sweet rolls and chai – be prepared to get excited about these spiced buns because they are full of yummy chai flavors and full of whole-grains, natural sweeteners and can be made dairy-free.

Sugar-Free Cinnamon Rolls

If that gets you, just wait until you smell the scent of these rolls! It will fill the house and have you walking on air. You’ll also forget they are completely healthy. The extra spice in these rolls are highly beneficial. Spices such as cardamon, cinnamon and ginger help our immune systems stay active and strong. The healthy icing is made of greek yogurt (or vegan yogurt, if you’d like) which is high in protein and probiotics. The chai cinnamon filling and icing combine for something healthy but that is truly delicious.

Healthy Natural Cinnamon Rolls

But who really cares about talk of health benefits… it’s time to have at these beauties.

Naturally Sweet Chai Cinnamon Rolls

Chai-Spiced Cinnamon Rolls (sugar-free, soy-free, dairy-free option)
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Cinnamon Rolls:
1 Tablespoon Yeast in 1/2 cup Warm Water
1 Tablespoon Raw Honey
11/4 cup Almond Milk 
5 Tablespoons unsalted Butter or Earth Balance Butter
2 Large Organic Eggs, beaten
3 Tablespoons Coconut Sugar
1 teaspoon Liquid Vanilla Stevia 
1 teaspoon Pure Vanilla Extract
1 teaspoon Salt
1/4 teaspoon Cinnamon
1/4 teaspoon Cardamon
Dash of Cloves
5 cups Spelt Flour

Cinnamon Filling: 
1/3 cup Soft Butter or Earth Balance Butter
3/4 cup Coconut Sugar
2 Tablespoons maple syrup
1 Tablespoon Cinnamon
1/2 teaspoon Allspice
1/4 teaspoon Ginger
1/4 teaspoon Cardamom
1/8 teaspoon Cloves

Vanilla Glaze Icing: (for an original cream cheese frosting see this recipe)
1 cup Plain Greek Yogurt or Firm Vegan Yogurt
2 teaspoons Stevia Extract
1/3 cup Erythritol
2 teaspoons Pure Vanilla Extract
1/2 teaspoon Butter Extract
1 teaspoon Vanilla Almond Milk

Measure out yeast and put into 1/2 cup of warm water. Pour 1 honey over it, slightly mix and set aside.in a warm place.

Scald milk by microwaving for 2 minutes. Place the 5 tablespoons of butter into the hot milk. In a large bowl, beat eggs and add coconut sugar, stevia, vanilla, spices and salt. Pour milk and butter into the mixture. Mix together and let cool if still warm.
Add yeast and cinnamon to the cooled mixture. Add 2 cups of flour and mix until combined. Add another 2 cups. Mix in another 1 cup until right consistency. It shouldn’t be super sticky, but add an extra tablespoon or so until able to knead. Knead the dough for five minutes. Spray sides of bowl with oil, cover with a towel and place in a warm area to let rise for 30 minutes.

While rising, mix together all the filling ingredients, except the butter, in a bowl. On a clean, floured surface, spread out dough to be a big rectangle. Spread the softened butter all over dough.

Healthy Cinnamon Roll Dough

Sprinkle the filling mixture all over the buttered dough. Roll dough lengthwise to form a long log. Take a knife or piece of dental floss to cut 1 1/2 to 2 inch slices from the log. Make sure to be consistent with the sizes for each bun so they bake evenly. This should yield about 12-14 rolls.

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Place cinnamon rolls in a buttered 9 by 13 baking dish, cover and bake for 20 minutes. Remove cover and bake for an additional 5-8 minutes until golden and bubbly. 

In a small bowl, combine all the icing ingredients together and whisk until smooth. Pour over warm cinnamon rolls and enjoy!

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Chai Cinnamon Rolls
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Comments

  1. Nicole @ Foodie Loves Fitness says

    January 28, 2015 at 3:42 pm

    These look amazing! It’s kind of ludicrous, but I’ve NEVER made homemade cinnamon rolls before. That needs to change soon, so I’m saving this recipe!

    Reply
  2. Kelly @ Hidden Fruits and Veggies says

    January 21, 2015 at 5:41 am

    I’m just going to day dream about these all day. Who could ever pass these up?!

    Reply
  3. Kelli H (Made in Sonoma) says

    January 20, 2015 at 7:41 pm

    hubba hubba! I’d love to wake up to one of those!

    Reply
    • Jessica @ Desserts with Benefits says

      January 21, 2015 at 7:09 pm

      HUBBA HUBBA IS RIGHT!! My goodness I want these in my face morning noon and night!

      Reply
      • Annie says

        January 22, 2015 at 10:07 am

        Hahaha! Thanks, Jessica! That’s what’s great about these rolls, I guess you could if you wanted! :)

        Reply
    • Annie says

      January 22, 2015 at 10:06 am

      Haha! Thanks, Kelli!

      Reply

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