Apple cinnamon rolls
Sugar-free oil-free whole wheat cinnamon rolls
Equipment
- Stand mixer
Ingredients
- 2 tsp active dry yeast
- 4 cup whole wheat flour
- ½ cup maple syrup
- ½ cup applesauce unsweetened
- 1 cup almond milk or your favorite plant-based milk
- 2 tbsp ground flaxseed
- ½ tsp salt optional
- 6 apples medium size (should yield 2 cups diced apple)
- ¼ cup raisins
- 1 tbsp cornstarch
- 2 tsp ground cinnamon
- ¼ cup water
Instructions
- Combine milk and yeast in a large bowl and let stand for 5-10 min. Add 2.5 cups flour, 1/3 cup maple syrup, applesauce, flaxseed and salt and start kneading. Gradually add the remaining flour and continue to knead for 7-10 min. Give the dough a round shape in the same bowl, cover with plastic foil and let it rinse in a warm place for about 2 hours.
- Prepare the filling. For that ,combine the diced apples (skin removed), raisins, 2 tbsp water and 2 tbsp maple syrup. Shimmer for 5 min stirring occasionally.
- Combine the cornstarch with the cinnamon and the remaining water and stir into the apple sauce. Cook for 1-2 min and let it cool completely.
- After the dough has doubled in size, punch it down and place it on a floured surface. Cover it with a kitchen towel and let it sit for 10-15 min.
- Roll the dough into a 12x18 inch rectangle (leave 1 inch unfilled along the long side). Spread the apple filling over the dough.
- Roll up the rectangle along the long side and seal the seam by pinching the end of the roll.
- Cut into about 0.5 inch thick slices. Line a tray with parchment paper and place the pieces about 1 inch apart. Cover with a towel and let stand for 45-50 min.
- Bake at 375 °F for 30 min.
- Optionally brush the rolls with the remaining maple syrup.
Notes
- Recipe adapted from Forks over Knives.
Nutrition
Calories: 297kcalCarbohydrates: 67gProtein: 7gFat: 2gSaturated Fat: 1gSodium: 122mgPotassium: 391mgFiber: 9gSugar: 22gVitamin A: 59IUVitamin C: 5mgCalcium: 52mgIron: 2mg
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