The best low calorie cinnamon roll for one

This low calorie cinnamon roll for one will seriously blow your mind. It tastes just like a traditional cinnamon roll but for a fraction of the calories! All you need to make your own soft and gooey cinnamon roll is around 20 minutes, a handful of ingredients and an appetite for a sweet treat!

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If you’re looking for a cinnamon roll that is super easy to make and is very low in calories, this is the perfect recipe for you! This cinnamon roll contains just 155 calories and tastes just like a traditional cinnamon roll. It is soft and delicate with a delicious cinnamon filling topped with a cream cheese frosting. Plus, this cinnamon roll recipe is single serve so you won’t be tempted to overeat! And to top it all off, this recipe is yeast free and takes just 15 minutes to bake (or 1 minute to microwave)!

This cinnamon roll recipe is probably one of my all time favorite single serve dessert recipes. It is so simple and delicious. I still can not believe how simple this was to make and how delicious it turned out! This cinnamon roll not only tastes incredible, but it is also so easy to make and is single serve.

Low calorie cinnamon roll

Being in a calorie deficit doesn’t have to mean missing out on delicious treats. This cinnamon roll is proof of that. A traditional cinnamon roll contains around 450 calories, this recipe yields a soft, delicious and melt in your mouth cinnamon roll for just 155 calories!

Why you’ll love this recipe:

• It is super easy to make and requires just 15 minutes baking time.
• No yeast or kneading required!
• You only need a few simple ingredients to make this cinnamon roll.
• This recipe is single serve so you won’t be tempted to overeat!
• There are no added sugars as this recipe is naturally sweetened.
• This recipe can easily be made vegan and gluten-free.
• Comes together in just 1 bowl!
• This is seriously the BEST low calorie cinnamon roll recipe ever!

Ingredients

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

To make this low calorie cinnamon roll for one you will need:

• Self-raising flour – This recipe calls for self-raising flour. You can also substitute this with all-purpose or plain flour and baking powder. To make this recipe gluten-free, use gluten-free flour or oat flour.
• Yogurt – This recipe calls for full fat yogurt. To make this cinnamon roll vegan, opt for vegan yogurt.
• Stevia or granulated sweetener – Any granulated sweetener will work for this recipe. Stevia is my personal favorite and is the closest in taste to sugar.
• Ground cinnamon – No cinnamon roll recipe is complete without cinnamon.
• Applesauce –  Applesauce is a great alternative to fats like butter/oil and eggs. It helps develop that soft and gooey cinnamon roll texture we love. You can replace the applesauce with butter but the calories will be higher.
• Philadelphia lightest cream cheese – Philadelphia lightest cream cheese is super low in calories whilst still being creamy. If you are unable to get your hands on it, you can opt for light cream cheese which will add a few extra calories. For a vegan alternative, use vegan cream cheese.
• 0 calorie icing sugar – Only a small amount of icing sugar is needed so you can definitely use regular icing sugar if you’re unable to find a 0 calorie alternative.

How to make a low calorie cinnamon roll

See below for ingredient quantities and exact instructions.

1. Pre-heat oven to 200°C (392°F).
2. In a small bowl, make the dough by mixing together the flour and yogurt until well combined.
3. Shape the dough into a ball, place onto a lightly floured surface and press down flattening it a little. Using a rolling pin, roll the dough out into a rectangle, roughly 4 by 8 inches.
4. Make the filling by mixing the applesauce, stevia and cinnamon. Spread this across the dough and roll up the dough.
5. Place the cinnamon roll into a 7-ounce ramekin dish, brush the sides with a little milk and bake for 15 minutes.
6. Whilst the cinnamon roll is cooling, make the frosting by mixing together the cream cheese and 0 calorie icing sugar until smooth.
7. Spread the frosting onto the cinnamon roll and enjoy!

Top tips

Use leveled spoon measurements – If you’re using spoon measurements for this recipe, be sure to use leveled measurements. There is a definite difference between a heaped tablespoon of yogurt and a leveled tablespoon of yogurt. For best results, make sure you level level level!

Cut the ends off – For a perfect and even cinnamon roll, cut the ends off before rolling up the cinnamon roll.

Cut the dough in half – To make a thick cinnamon roll, cut the dough down the 4 inch side, roll and then place over the other half and roll again. This yields a thick and fluffy cinnamon roll.

FAQ’s

Can I make this cinnamon roll in the microwave?

Yes! This cinnamon roll is so easy to make in the microwave. Follow the same steps outlined above but don’t pre-heat the oven. Simply place your cinnamon roll into a microwavable dish, brush with a little milk and microwave on high for around 60 seconds. For reference, I used a 700W microwave and it took 65 seconds.

Can I make this recipe vegan?

Yes! This recipe can easily be made vegan. Just use vegan yogurt and vegan cream cheese.

What 0 calorie sweeteners work best for this recipe?

Stevia has always been my go to 0 calorie sweetener to bake with. There are A LOT to choose from but you can find all of my recommendations here. As for the 0 calorie icing sugar, this icing sugar alternative is my all time favorite. It is super sweet and works perfectly for low calorie frosting.

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