WW Red Velvet Cinnamon Rolls

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WW Red Velvet Cinnamon Rolls are a light dessert & it is perfect for breakfast as well. They contain self-rising flour, Greek yogurt, cocoa powder, powdered sugar, egg, vanilla extract, red food gel color, brown sugar, and ground cinnamon. These items are very simple, and we can get them easily from any supermarket. These rolls contain Greek yogurt and egg, so they are not good for a dairy-free or vegan diet. Use the vegan items to make them safe for them. These rolls have 145 kcal and approximately 4 WW Points, which is perfect for this diet. These rolls store nicely, so we can easily make them in advance. Serve these WW Red Velvet Cinnamon Rolls with fruit, eggs, & coffee.

STATS:

  • WW Points: 4 Points
  • Prep time: 13 minutes
  • Serving size: 1
  • Calories: 145 kcal
  • Cook time: 25 minutes
  • Cuisine: American
  • Total time: 45 minutes
  • Course: Dessert
  • Diet: Weight Watchers
  • Serving: 12

EQUIPMENT:

  • Whisk
  • Wooden spoon
  • Medium mixing vessel
  • Rolling pin
  • Parchment paper
  • Big mixing vessel
  • Knife
  • 11 × 7-inch baking dish
  • Oven

INGREDIENTS:

DOUGH:

  • Two cups white self-rising flour
  • 1 tbsp. cocoa powder — unsweetened
  • 2 tbsp. powdered sugar
  • One & ½ cups plain Greek yogurt — fat-free
  • One large egg
  • 1 tbsp. vanilla extract
  • Red gel food coloring

FILLING:

  • ¼ cup packed brown sugar
  • 1 tbsp. cinnamon powder

GLAZE:

  • ½ cup sugar powder
  • 2 tbsp. plain Greek yogurt — fat-free
  • ¼ tsp. vanilla extract

INGREDIENT NOTES:

SELF-RISING FLOUR:

  • We have to use the self-rising flour to make the soft dough for these cinnamon rolls. It contains baking powder and salt, which will help the rolls rise without using yeast.

GREEK YOGURT:

  • Add the plain, fat-free Greek yogurt to combine with the dough and provide a soft texture. It will also add protein and keep the calories and WW points lower.

COCOA POWDER:

  • Include the unsweetened cocoa powder to provide the mild chocolate flavor to these red velvet cinnamon rolls. It will also help to give them the typical red velvet taste.

RED FOOD COLORING:

  • Add the red gel food coloring to give the dough its beautiful red velvet color. We have to use the gel coloring to provide an opulent red color without adding much liquid.

EGG:

  • Add one large egg to bind the dough ingredients together. It will also help to provide a soft texture to the cinnamon rolls.

BROWN SUGAR:

  • We have to use the packed brown sugar to prepare the sweet cinnamon filling. It will provide a delicious caramel-like flavor to these rolls.

SUGAR POWDER:

  • Add the sugar powder to prepare the smooth & sweet glaze for them. It will also provide a delicious finishing touch to the recipe.

INSTRUCTIONS:

  1. First heat the oven at 350° F and apply the oil on the pan.
  2. Now add the self-rising flour, sugar powder, & cocoa powder in the big vessel and mix them.
  3. Then add the Greek yogurt, eggs, vanilla essence, and red gel food color in the other vessel and beat to make it smooth.
  4. Add the yogurt mix in the flour mix and mix with the wooden spoon till it gets combine then knead the dough for 2 minutes till it gets smooth.
  5. Then add the parchment paper on the surface and add little flour on it then add the dough on it and roll in rectangle.
  6. Add the cinnamon powder and brown sugar in a small vessel, then sprinkle the mixture on the rolled dough.
  7. Then roll the rectangle from the long corner to form he log tightly then cut them in 12 equal slices.
  8. Now add the rolls to the tray and bake for 22 to 25 minutes till the rolls are lightly browned and cooked.
  9. Add the Greek yogurt, vanilla essence, and sugar powder in a small vessel and mix to make it smooth.
  10. Leave the glaze for ten minutes, then drizzle it on the warm cinnamon rolls, then serve.

SERVING SUGGESTIONS:

FRUITS:

  • Strawberries
  • Blueberries
  • Raspberries
  • Bananas

BREAKFAST SIDES:

  • Scrambled Eggs
  • Turkey Bacon
  • Egg Bites

DRINKS:

  • Black Coffee
  • Green Tea
  • Iced Coffee
  • Almond Milk

TOPPINGS:

  • Strawberries
  • Sugar Powder
  • Cream Cheese Glaze

TIPS:

  • We have to utilize the fat-free Greek yogurt to lower the WW points and calories.
  • Don’t add lots of flour or else the rolls will become dry.
  • Properly roll the dough into a log to form an equal size.
  • Don’t overbake the rolls, as they get dry easily.

STORAGE INFORMATION:

FRIDGE:

  • Add the rolls to a tight box and store for four days.

FREEZER:

  • Cool the rolls properly, then add them to the box and freeze for two months.

FAQs:

Will I prepare them without yeast?

  • Yes, these rolls utilize the self-rising flour, which has baking powder in it, so the rolls will rise without using yeast.

Would we utilize simple all-purpose flour to make these cinnamon rolls?

  • Yes, we would easily utilize the simple all-purpose flour to make them, though we have to add the baking powder and salt to it.

Can I make them in advance?

  • Yes, we would easily make them in advance and store them in a closed box till required.

NUTRITIONAL INFORMATION:

WW Points: 4 Points

Net carbs: 28 g

Iron: 1.2 mg

Total carbs: 30 g

Vitamin A: 15 µg

Calories: 145 kcal

Fiber: 1 g

Calcium: 40 mg

Protein: 6 g

Sodium: 280 mg

Potassium: 75 mg