Holiday Pumpkin Cinnamon Rolls

January 24, 2014

I like my healthy breakfasts- scrambled eggs, oatmeal, homemade granola. But, every once in a while, I really like making a "Fun Breakfast" aka not as healthy but still delicious :) So, I figured fall would be the perfect time to try making pumpkin cinnamon rolls! They taste really good, and, also have a great consistency!

12 cinnamon rolls

1 TBS yeast
1 cup milk of choice
2 TBS of sugar
2 1/2 cups whole-wheat flour
2 TBS baking powder
1/2 cup sugar (Or you can do 1/4 cup of sugar and 1/8 tsp pure stevia extract)
3/4 tsp salt
2 tsp cinnamon
2 tsp pumpkin pie spice (See homemade recipe below)
1/4 cup of butter (or 4 TBS melted coconut oil)
2 tsp pure vanilla extract
Approx 5 TBS whole-wheat or all-purpose flour (So the dough does not stick when kneading)

FOR THE INSIDE
3 TBS sugar
1 TBS cinnamon
1/2 tsp pumpkin pie spice
1 cup pumpkin puree
Dash salt

ICING:
3/4 cup powdered sugar
2 tsp milk

HOMEMADE PUMPKIN PIE SPICE (Adapted from Annie's Eats: Making Your Day Taste Better)

2 tbsp. ground cinnamon
1 tbsp. ground ginger
1 tsp. ground allspice
1 tsp. ground cloves
¾ tsp. ground nutmeg

Mix all together.

Warm the milk in a small bowl. You want it warm, but not boiling (Approx 110 degrees). To test the temperature, put the tip of your finger in it quickly. If you can put your finger in without burning it but...
See the full directions on my site

Nutritions

Calories
418

Sodium
502mg
20% DV

Fat
3g
5% DV

Protein
9g
18% DV

Carbs
90g
30% DV

Fiber
6g
27% DV

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