The best low calorie cinnamon roll pancakes

There is nothing better than an ooey-gooey, soft and fluffy cinnamon roll drenched in vanilla cream cheese frosting. Now imagine that same delicious cinnamon roll but in pancake form – drool worthy, I know! These low calorie cinnamon roll pancakes taste just like cinnamon rolls but for a fraction of the calories, time and effort as it takes to make cinnamon rolls! You can still enjoy an indulgent breakfast whilst losing weight 😉

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Everyone knows the only right way to kick off your weekened is with a delicious stack of pancakes. They’re warm, fluffy and so cozy – perfect for these cold fall mornings! These low calorie cinnamon roll pancakes are truly a work of art! They’re so easy to make, they’re super fluffy, moist, packed with cinnamon sugar flavor and topped off with a generous drizzle of vanilla cream cheese frosting – I mean what could be better?!?

Losing weight is one of the hardest things to do in life and there’s nothing I hate more than when people suck the joy out of their day by eating bland, boring foods just to stick to a deficit. I mean, there are ways to enjoy an indulgent breakfast whilst keeping the calories low – why are we eating cardboard?! These pancakes have just 287 calories for the entire stack of cinnamon sugar pancakes and the cream cheese frosting! There is no reason to miss out on delicious treats just because you’re in a deficit!

These pancakes are fluffy, they are so soft and they are filled with delicious cinnamon goodness with every bite. This recipe is very simple and super easy to make and the best part? You can have these pancakes ready from start to finish in just 20 minutes!

Low calorie cinnamon roll pancakes

Turning baked goods into pancakes is one of my favorite things to do in the kitchen. Just like these low calorie banana bread pancakes, these low calorie cinnamon roll pancakes are a super generous serving for under 300 calories!

WHY YOU’LL LOVE THIS RECIPE:

• Super simple recipe with just 8 ingredients! 
• Comes together in one bowl.
• Delicious cinnamon roll pancakes ready in just 20 minutes! 
• These pancakes taste just like a warm, fluffy cinnamon roll!
• This recipe can easily be made gluten-free and vegan.
• This recipe is naturally sweetened and free from added-sugars.
• The BEST low calorie cinnamon roll pancakes ever!

Ingredients

Exact ingredient quantities can be found at the bottom of this page. 

To make these low calorie cinnamon roll pancakes you will need:

Egg – This recipe requires just 1 room temperature egg. The egg adds structure and helps get the super soft and fluffy texture we love. To quickly get a refrigerated egg to room temperature, set in a bowl of warm water for at least 10 minutes.

Stevia or granulated sweetener – Any granulated sweetener will work for this recipe, but be mindful of the conversion. The stevia I used is a 1:2 ratio of stevia to sugar.

All-purpose flour – This recipe calls for good ol’ all-purpose flour. To make this recipe gluten-free, use gluten-free flour or oat flour.

Baking powder – To help the pancakes rise.

Vanilla extract – No pancake recipe is complete without a dash of vanilla. To really elevate your pancakes, opt for vanilla bean paste.

Unsweetened almond milk – You can use any milk you would like but unsweetened almond milk has the least amount of calories.

0 calorie brown sugar – To make the cinnamon-sugar drizzle, I opted for 0 calorie brown sugar. Feel free to use any 0 calorie sweetener for this part. The sweetener I used here was a 1:1 ratio of sweetener to sugar.

Ground cinnamon – No cinnamon roll is complete without cinnamon!

Philadelphia lightest – To make the low calorie cream cheese frosting, I opted for Philadelphia lightest. This is equivalent to 3% fat cream cheese, if you’re unable to find that where you live, light or low-fat cream cheese will work just fine for a small increase in calories.

0 calorie powdered sweetener – To make the cream cheese frosting. If you don’t have any 0 calorie powdered sweetener to hand, you can make your own by blitzing some 0 calorie granulated sweetener in a food processor. You can also use regular powdered sugar here for a slight increase in calories.

How to make low calorie cinnamon roll pancakes

1. In a medium bowl, whisk together the egg and stevia until light and fluffy, about 2 minutes. Add the milk and vanilla and whisk to combine.
2. Add the flour and baking powder and whisk until smooth. Let the batter rest for a few minutes while you prep the cinnamon sugar and frosting.
3. In a small bowl, make the cinnamon sugar drizzle by mixing together the milk, 0 calorie brown sugar and ground cinnamon until well combined. Set aside.
4. In another small bowl, whisk together the cream cheese and 0 calorie powdered sweetener until smooth. Set aside.
5. I recommend using a non-stick pan so you don’t need to use any oil/butter for the pan. Scoop 1/4 cup of batter onto a hot, non-stick pan, swirl in the cinnamon-sugar drizzle and cook over medium-low heat until bubbles form on the surface , about 1-2 minutes, then flip over. Cook the other side for an additional 1-2 minutes. Repeat this until all of the batter and cinnamon sugar is used up.
6. Top the pancakes with the cream cheese frosting and enjoy!

TOP TIPS 

Don’t over mix the batter – Use a whisk to combine the ingredients and to avoid big lumps. Be careful not to over mix the batter as this will lead to dry rubbery pancakes. Instead, whisk together the wet ingredients and brown sugar alternative until smooth then sift in the dry ingredients. Whisk until just combined.

Let the batter rest – If you have the time, I recommend letting the pancake batter rest for 15-30 minutes before cooking. This makes for lighter and fluffier pancakes as the flour has time to absorb the liquid. 

Use a non-stick pan – I love using a non-stick pan to cook these pancakes. You don’t need any oil or butter to lubricate the pan! The pancakes also don’t stick to the pan which is just *chef’s kiss*.

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