3 Point Weight Watchers Homemade Cinnamon Rolls

I have enjoyed experimenting with the Weight Watchers dough and one morning I decided to try and make cinnamon rolls using that as my base.  Now I'll be honest, if you are craving a super sweet cinnabun or one of the world's best sweet rolls this isn't it.  But if you want something a little sweet without taking up all your daily points this might just hit the spot.




Ingredients (makes 6 rolls)

1 1/2 cups nonfat Greek yogurt
1 1/2 cups self-rising flour
1 Tablespoon Brummel and Brown Spread
1 Tablespoon brown sugar
1/2 Tablespoon ground cinnamon
2 Tablespoons powdered sugar
a drop of maple extract
1 Tablespoon tap water; hot


I started with my 2 ingredient dough and rolled it nice and thin (though honestly I should have rolled it out even thinner).


I melted the Brummel and Brown spread and poured it over my dough.


Then mixed together the brown sugar and cinnamon and sprinkled that liberally over all the melted butter. ( I did have some leftover that would not fit on my dough)


Then I rolled it the long way until I had a nice long, thin, snake.


I lined my glass 8-inch Pyrex dish with parchment paper.


Cut my strip into 1" chunks.


And put them into the pan so that they were touching. I baked them in a 375 degree oven for 20 minutes until the dough was lightly browned and cook through.


In a small bowl I combined the powdered sugar, maple extract, and water to make a delicious frosting.  Then I drizzled it over the cinnamon rolls.  They are best eaten warm!




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  1. Kari March 7, 2020 at 7:28 AM

    Aww man, I wanted to love this recipe but yogurt of any kind gives me headaches! I run into that a lot with WW desserts. I wonder if there is something else I can use in place of the yogurt that is also low-fat?

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    1. Joanne March 7, 2020 at 8:24 AM

      I know you can substitute sour cream for Greek yogurt in recipes... but that would definitely change the point value under WW.

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  2. Debbie-Dabble Blog and A Debbie-Dabble ChristmasMarch 7, 2020 at 8:27 AM

    They look yummy!! Thanks so much for stopping by and for taking the time to comment!!
    Hugs,
    Debbie

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  3. onceuponatimehappilyeverafter.comMarch 7, 2020 at 1:23 PM

    Thank you for sharing!! I am going to give this recipe a try. The rolls look and sound delicious.

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  4. A Labour of LifeMarch 8, 2020 at 7:29 PM

    what a fab idea. I need to try this one

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  5. Michele MorinMarch 9, 2020 at 7:56 AM

    Well, this sounds like a great alternative to my heavy duty calorie-filled cinnamon rolls!

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    1. Joanne March 9, 2020 at 3:40 PM

      That's what I thought; I really love cinnamon rolls.

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  6. Catherine LanserMarch 9, 2020 at 8:33 AM

    I love the two-ingredient dough. I've used it for pizza crust, but nothing else. I'll have to try it for cinnamon rolls. #MMBC

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    1. Joanne March 9, 2020 at 3:43 PM

      I actually have a post coming this month that shows all 5 ways I've used 2- ingredient dough so far.... as a pot pie topping, for bagels, for pizza crust, these cinnamon buns, and pretzels.

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  7. AniMarch 9, 2020 at 4:25 PM

    Good god, this is genius! I am stealing this recipe. What is Brummell and Brown spread? I have a Costco sized container of Greek yogurt in the fridge just waiting to be turned into 2-ingredient dough!

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    1. Joanne March 10, 2020 at 5:44 AM

      Brummel and Brown is a yogurt spread that tastes and acts just like butter/ margarine.

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  8. annies homeMarch 10, 2020 at 11:38 AM

    love it when we can have something that would have been a dieting sin to eat but it has been made so we can all enjoy
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  9. Sum of their StoriesMarch 13, 2020 at 9:24 AM

    This looks like a delicious way to use the WW dough recipe. Simple too.

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    1. Joanne March 13, 2020 at 11:28 AM

      Very simple. I am all about quick and easy recipes.

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  10. Gardening HelenMarch 15, 2020 at 1:44 PM

    I too am on weight watchers. Pinned this puppy!! Thanks for sharing at the What's for Dinner party. Have a wonderful, safe and healthy week!

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  11. Miz HelenMarch 17, 2020 at 7:11 PM

    Thanks so much for sharing with us at Full Plate Thursday,475 your post looks great. Happy St. Patrick's Day and come back to see us soon!
    Miz Helen

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