Pumpkin Cinnamon Rolls
Indulge in these mouthwatering pumpkin cinnamon rolls that are not only a treat for your taste buds but also a protein-packed delight! With a cozy blend of warm spices and creamy pumpkin puree, these fluffy rolls are a breeze to whip up, perfect for a weekend brunch or a cozy morning at home. Roll up your sleeves and get ready for a deliciously sweet experience that will have everyone asking for seconds!
Prep
15
min
Cook
35
min
Serves
8
people
Level
beginner
📝 Ingredients
Serves 8🥬Fresh Produce(1)
- Splash of water if neededoptional
🥛Dairy & Eggs(3)
- 2 tbsp light butter, softened (28 g)
- 2 tbsp whipped cream cheese (30 ml)
- ½ cup 0% Greek yogurt (120 ml)
🫙Pantry Staples(5)
- 2 tsp baking powder (10 ml)
- 1/3 cup brown sugar replacement (66.6 g)
- 1½ cups all-purpose flour (188 g)
- 1 tbsp sugar-free vanilla pudding mix (15 ml)
- Splash of vanillaoptional
🧂Spices & Seasonings(3)
- Cinnamon
- Pumpkin pie spice
- Pinch of salt
📦Other(2)
- ½ cup pumpkin puree (120 ml)
- 1 tbsp sweetener (15 ml)
Nutrition (per serving)
Calories
133
Protein
6g
Carbs
25g
Fat
2g
👨🍳 Instructions
- 1
Mix the flour, baking powder, salt, pumpkin pie spice, Greek yogurt, and pumpkin until a dough forms. If it seems too sticky, add a little more flour until it comes together.
- 2
Roll the dough into a rectangle, spread on the butter, then sprinkle with the brown sugar replacement, cinnamon, and pumpkin pie spice.
- 3
Roll it up tightly, slice into 7-8 rolls, and bake at 350°F for 30-35 minutes or until lightly golden.
- 4
While they bake, mix together all of the frosting ingredients until smooth.
- 5
Let the pumpkin cinnamon rolls cool for a few minutes, then spread on the frosting and enjoy!
💡 Pro Tips
- ✓Add pumpkin puree and Greek yogurt in a 1:1 ratio by weight (not volume) because their different water contents affect hydration differently—puree adds ~90% moisture while yogurt adds ~80%, so volumetric measurements can throw off dough consistency by 15-20%.ingredient1:1 weight ratio, 90% vs 80% moisture content
- ✓Knead the dough for exactly 2-3 minutes after mixing to develop gluten strands without overworking, which would make rolls tough; pumpkin's starch already weakens gluten structure by ~25%, so minimal kneading compensates.technique2-3 minutes kneading
- ✓Roll the dough to precisely ¼-inch thickness before filling because this yogurt-pumpkin dough lacks gluten strength to support thick rolls; thicker dough (⅜-inch) creates a 30% denser crumb and uneven baking.technique¼-inch thickness
- ✓Bake at 350°F for exactly 30-32 minutes (not 35) because the high moisture content from yogurt and pumpkin causes the rolls to brown faster on the surface while staying underbaked inside; check internal temperature of 190°F at the center roll.timing30-32 minutes at 350°F, 190°F internal temp
- ✓Cool rolls for 8-10 minutes before frosting (not just a few minutes) because residual heat above 140°F will cause dairy-based frosting to separate and slide off; the rolls will firm up enough to support frosting weight as crumb structure sets.timing8-10 minutes, below 140°F surface temp
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Prep
15
min
Cook
35
min
Serves
8
people
Level
beginner
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Pumpkin Cinnamon Rolls
Indulge in these mouthwatering pumpkin cinnamon rolls that are not only a treat for your taste buds but also a protein-packed delight! With a cozy blend of warm spices and creamy pumpkin puree, these fluffy rolls are a breeze to whip up, perfect for a weekend brunch or a cozy morning at home. Roll up your sleeves and get ready for a deliciously sweet experience that will have everyone asking for seconds!
📝 Ingredients
Serves 8🥬Fresh Produce(1)
- Splash of water if neededoptional
🥛Dairy & Eggs(3)
- 2 tbsp light butter, softened (28 g)
- 2 tbsp whipped cream cheese (30 ml)
- ½ cup 0% Greek yogurt (120 ml)
🫙Pantry Staples(5)
- 2 tsp baking powder (10 ml)
- 1/3 cup brown sugar replacement (66.6 g)
- 1½ cups all-purpose flour (188 g)
- 1 tbsp sugar-free vanilla pudding mix (15 ml)
- Splash of vanillaoptional
🧂Spices & Seasonings(3)
- Cinnamon
- Pumpkin pie spice
- Pinch of salt
📦Other(2)
- ½ cup pumpkin puree (120 ml)
- 1 tbsp sweetener (15 ml)
Nutrition (per serving)
Calories
133
Protein
6g
Carbs
25g
Fat
2g
👨🍳 Instructions
- 1
Mix the flour, baking powder, salt, pumpkin pie spice, Greek yogurt, and pumpkin until a dough forms. If it seems too sticky, add a little more flour until it comes together.
- 2
Roll the dough into a rectangle, spread on the butter, then sprinkle with the brown sugar replacement, cinnamon, and pumpkin pie spice.
- 3
Roll it up tightly, slice into 7-8 rolls, and bake at 350°F for 30-35 minutes or until lightly golden.
- 4
While they bake, mix together all of the frosting ingredients until smooth.
- 5
Let the pumpkin cinnamon rolls cool for a few minutes, then spread on the frosting and enjoy!
💡 Pro Tips
- ✓Add pumpkin puree and Greek yogurt in a 1:1 ratio by weight (not volume) because their different water contents affect hydration differently—puree adds ~90% moisture while yogurt adds ~80%, so volumetric measurements can throw off dough consistency by 15-20%.ingredient1:1 weight ratio, 90% vs 80% moisture content
- ✓Knead the dough for exactly 2-3 minutes after mixing to develop gluten strands without overworking, which would make rolls tough; pumpkin's starch already weakens gluten structure by ~25%, so minimal kneading compensates.technique2-3 minutes kneading
- ✓Roll the dough to precisely ¼-inch thickness before filling because this yogurt-pumpkin dough lacks gluten strength to support thick rolls; thicker dough (⅜-inch) creates a 30% denser crumb and uneven baking.technique¼-inch thickness
- ✓Bake at 350°F for exactly 30-32 minutes (not 35) because the high moisture content from yogurt and pumpkin causes the rolls to brown faster on the surface while staying underbaked inside; check internal temperature of 190°F at the center roll.timing30-32 minutes at 350°F, 190°F internal temp
- ✓Cool rolls for 8-10 minutes before frosting (not just a few minutes) because residual heat above 140°F will cause dairy-based frosting to separate and slide off; the rolls will firm up enough to support frosting weight as crumb structure sets.timing8-10 minutes, below 140°F surface temp