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Close up of Funfetti Cinnamon Buns in a cast iron pan.

Healthier Funfetti Cinnamon Buns

Jacklin Altman
Sprinkles, cinnamon sugar, and icing - what could be better? How about the fact that these buns are WW-friendly, made with 2-ingredient dough?!
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Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 22 minutes
Course Dessert
Cuisine American
Servings 4
Calories 328 kcal

Equipment

  • Mixing Bowls
  • Stand Mixer
  • 8x8 Pan
  • Oven

Ingredients
  

  • 1 cup Nonfat Greek Yogurt I prefer Fage
  • 1 cup self rising flour*
  • 1/4 cup rainbow sprinkles plus 1 tbsp for topping
  • 2 tbsp butter melted
  • 1/3 cup sugar mixed with 1 1/2 tsp cinnamon adjust to taste
  • 1/2 cup powdered sugar mixed with 1/2 tbsp milk or in this case, Nutpods for a basic confectioners glaze (optional, for topping)

Instructions
 

  • Preheat oven to 365F
  • Combine yogurt, sprinkles, and self rising flour and stir/knead until you have a uniform dough ball
  • Lightly flour a clean surface and roll your dough ball out to 1/4 inch thickness with a rolling pin
  • Cut the dough into a rectangle for smoother edges
  • Microwave butter for 20 seconds at a time until melted, and then spread on the dough. Sprinkle sugar/cinnamon mixture all over the butter.
  • Roll the dough tightly and (optional) pop into the fridge for 30 minutes to firm the dough up a bit before cutting
  • To cut, I recommend using unflavored dental floss and cutting from under the dough like this. You can also carefully cut with a knife, but you'll likely need to re-shape your buns a bit.
  • Arrange buns in a greased pan (9x5 loaf pan or mini skillet for a half batch, 8x8 pan or 8 inch skillet for a full batch of minis) so that they're touching
  • Bake for 17-20 minutes (keep an eye on them), until they're just golden brown
  • Allow to cool for 5 minutes while you prepare your toppings. If topping with Nutella or Peanut Butter, microwave for 20 seconds so it's a bit runnier and easier to drizzle. If using confectioners glaze, combine powdered sugar and liquid (creamer, heavy cream, regular or dairy free milk, etc) until you have a running glaze and drizzle it over the buns. Top with more sprinkles and ENJOY!

Notes

*Don't have self rising flour? You can make your own by combining 1 cup of all purpose flour with 1 1/2 tsp baking powder and 1/2 tsp of salt.

Nutrition

Calories: 328kcalCarbohydrates: 71gProtein: 9gFat: 1gSaturated Fat: 1gCholesterol: 3mgSodium: 26mgPotassium: 92mgFiber: 1gSugar: 48gCalcium: 13mgIron: 1mg
Keyword breakfast, cinnamon buns, cinnamon, my ww, funfetti, sprinkles, dessert
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