Whole Wheat Gingerbread Cinnamon Rolls
Ingredients
The rolls
-
½
cup
water
-
½
cup
milk of choice
-
1
packet
active dry yeast
-
1
tsp
sweetener of choice
-
2
cups
whole wheat flour
-
½
cup
all-purpose flour
-
1
Tbsp
sweetener of choice
-
½
tsp
salt
-
¼
cup
almond butter
-
1
Tbsp
molasses
The filling
-
¾
cup
cashews, soaked
-
1
Tbsp
oil
-
2
Tbsp
molasses
-
2
Tbsp
light brown sugar
-
1
tsp
cinnamon
-
1
tsp
ginger
-
¼
tsp
salt
The frosting
-
3
oz
cream cheese
-
¼
cup
powdered sugar of choice
-
½
cup
yogurt, vanilla
-
¼
cup
coconut milk
-
½
tsp
vanilla paste
-
½
tsp
lemon juice
-
2
Tbsp
brown rice flour
Instructions
- Warm the water and milk to about 100-105°F and add yeast and 1 tsp of sweetener to proof for 5 minutes.
- In a bowl, whisk together the flours, sweetener, and salt.
- Cut in the almond butter until well incorporated.
- Mix in the yeast mixture and molasses, then knead the dough until smooth and not sticky.
- Let the dough rise in a greased bowl covered with a towel until it doubles in size, about 1 hour.
- Prepare the filling by soaking cashews, then blending them with oil until smooth, then adding molasses, sugar, cinnamon, ginger, and salt.
- Roll the dough into a rectangle, spread the filling evenly, and roll it tightly.
- Cut the rolled dough into 8 equal pieces and place them in a greased pan to rise again for 30-45 minutes.
- Preheat the oven to 350°F and bake the rolls for 12-15 minutes until golden.
- Make the frosting by mixing cream cheese, powdered sugar, yogurt, coconut milk, vanilla, lemon juice, and brown rice flour.
- Let the rolls cool slightly before frosting and serve warm.
Nutrition Facts (estimated)
Servings
8
Calories
250
Total fat
10g
Total carbohydrates
36g
Total protein
6g
Sodium
200mg
Cholesterol
20mg
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