For this recipe, I wanted to take the classic yeast cinnamon roll, but my own healthy twist on it. To make a sweeter roll, add more brown sugar where ever it appears in the recipe. I also make smaller, thinner rolls than avergae because the whole-wheat taste is less prominent and browns quicker.

1 package active dry yeast or quick-rise yeast

1/2 tsp sugar

1/8 cup warm water (30 seconds in the microwave)

1 cup vanilla soy milk (or low fat milk)

1/4 cup honey

1 tsp salt

2 tbsp Smart Balance (I used the light version)

1 large egg

2 cups white whole wheat flour

1 all-purpose flour

 

2 tbsp Smart Balance

2 tsp cinnamon

2 tbsp brown sugar (or more to taste)

 

¼ cup honey

1 tbsp brown sugar (or more to taste)

2 tsp cinnamon

 

Pre-heat oven to 375°F and place foil over pan for an easy cleanup.

In the mix master bowl, dissolve yeast and ½ teaspoon sugar in warm water. Let stand 5 minutes. Add soymilk, honey sugar, salt and Smart Balance to the yeast mixture. Beat in egg and slowly add white whole-wheat flour; beat 2 minutes. Gradually add all-purpose flour. Dough will be a bit sticky.

Knead until smooth and elastic, about 10 minutes with a Mix Master, 15 by hand. Place in a greased bowl; turn once to coat. Cover; let rise in a warm (95° to 100°F) place until double in size. Punch down dough; cover and let rise again. Punch down dough again; cover and let rest 10 minutes.

Roll dough into a rectangle about 1/8 inch thick. Spread the Smart Balance and cinnamon on the dough and sprinkle the brown sugar over the dough, leaving a half-inch at the end uncovered. Starting with the covered end roll the dough longwise and seal the end with a little water. Cut the ends of the roll off and then cut each roll from the log. About ¾ inch each.

In the pan you’re going to use spread the honey, cinnamon, and brown sugar on the bottom and place the rolls on top. Leave a little room for them to grow.

 

Bake in oven for 18 to 20 minutes or until browned. Invert onto a plate and the honey sugar mixture will stick to the tops of the rolls.

 

Makes about 20 rolls.

 

This recipe is adapted from wheatfoods.org