Whole-Wheat Pecan Maple Cinnamon Rolls (w/o refined sugar!)
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We sure do love cinnamon rolls (who doesn't?). But the way they're typically made (i.e. FULL of sugar!) they resemble dessert much more than breakfast. I've made a much healthier version for you with these Whole-wheat Pecan Maple Cinnamon Rolls that don't include refined sugar. With the cinnamon and pecan filling and yummy frosting, everyone will enjoy these on a lazy weekend morning!
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Ingredients
The Dough
- 8 tablespoons butter
- 2/3 cup milk
- 2 tablespoons pure maple syrup
- 2 1/4 teaspoons active dry yeast
- 3 cups whole-wheat pastry flour + more for rolling out the dough (regular whole-wheat flour will work as well
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 2 eggs
The Filling
- 4 tablespoons butter
- 2/3 cup pecans crushed
- 1/4 cup pure maple syrup
- 3 tablespoons cinnamon
The Frosting
- 1/2 cup cream cheese softened
- 1/4 cup pure maple syrup
- 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
- 2 tablespoons butter softened
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Instructions
- In a small sauce pan melt the butter for the dough. Remove from heat and stir in the milk, syrup and yeast. Set aside.
- In a large stand mixer fitted with a dough hook, mix together the flour and salt. Drop in the eggs and the butter/milk mixture and mix to combine. If very sticky to the touch add more flour (a tablespoon at a time) until it forms one ball that can easily be handled. Transfer the dough ball to a bowl that's been greased with butter, cover with a clean dish towel and let rise on the counter for at least 30 minutes.
- Meanwhile, melt the butter for the filling then stir in the pecans, maple syrup, and cinnamon.
- When ready, roll out the dough onto a floured surface to a rectangle about 14X9" in size. Cut and pinch together pieces if needed to make an even rectangle.
- Evenly brush the filling mixture over top then, starting on the long side, roll over the dough until the seam side is facing down. Carefully cut pieces between 3/4" and 1" thick and place cut side up in greased baking dish. Reshape as needed. Let rise for another 30 minutes. (At this point you could cover with plastic wrap and store in fridge overnight.)
- Preheat the oven to 375 degrees F. Bake until golden brown, about 25 minutes. Mix together the frosting ingredients until smooth and immediately pour over top allowing it to seep down into the crevices. Serve warm.
Notes
- We recommend organic ingredients when feasible.
- Nutrition Facts Whole-Wheat Pecan Maple Cinnamon Rolls (w/o refined sugar!) Amount Per Serving Calories 275 Calories from Fat 153 % Daily Value* Fat 17g26%Saturated Fat 8g50%Cholesterol 56mg19%Sodium 198mg9%Potassium 180mg5%Carbohydrates 28g9%Fiber 4g17%Sugar 9g10%Protein 6g12% Vitamin A 450IU9%Vitamin C 0.1mg0%Calcium 63mg6%Iron 1.2mg7% * Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.
- Calories 275
- Calories from Fat 153
- % Daily Value*
- Fat 17g
- 26%
- Saturated Fat 8g
- 50%
- Cholesterol 56mg
- 19%
- Sodium 198mg
- 9%
- Potassium 180mg
- 5%
- Carbohydrates 28g
- 9%
- Fiber 4g
- 17%
- Sugar 9g
- 10%
- Protein 6g
- 12%
- Vitamin A 450IU
- 9%
- Vitamin C 0.1mg
- 0%
- Calcium 63mg
- 6%
- Iron 1.2mg
- 7%
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