Whole Wheat Chocolate Peanut Butter Swirled Cinnamon Buns

November 14, 2014

This Cinnamon rolls recipe is made from healthy, whole wheat chocolate and peanut butter dough, has NO butter and is made lighter with Greek yogurt! They’re so moist, soft and sure to be a crowd pleaser!

1 cup white whole wheat flour, plus 1 tablespoon (5.3 ounces)
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/2 package red star platinum yeast, about 1 teaspoon
3 tablespoons water
1 1/2 tablespoons honey
1 tablespoon unsweetened vanilla almond milk
1 tablespoon coconut oil
2 tablespoons plain greek non fat yogurt
1 tablespoon egg whites
For the Chocolate Dough:
1 cup white whole wheat flour, 5 ounces
2 teaspoons unsweetened cocoa powder
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/2 package red star platinum yeast, about 1 teaspoon
1/16 teaspoon baking soda, a small pinch
3 tablespoons water
2 tablespoons honey
1 tablespoon unsweetened vanilla almond milk
1 tablespoon coconut oil
2 tablespoons plain greek non fat yogurt
1 tablespoon egg whites
For the Filling:
3 tablespoons natural peanut butter
1 teaspoon coconut oil
1/2 teaspoon cinnamon
1 tablespoon granulated sugar
1 1/2 tablespoons brown sugar, packed
3-4 tablespoons mini semisweet chocolate chips
For the Glaze:
2 tablespoons natural peanut butter
2 tablespoons reduced fat cream cheese, softened, not light
1/2 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
1 cup powdered sugar, sifted
1-2 tablespoons unsweetened vanilla almond milk, depending how thick you want it

In a medium bowl, mix together the dry ingredients for the regular dough (the flour, salt and yeast.) Do the same in a separate medium bowl with the dry ingredients for the chocolate dough (the flour, cocoa...
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Nutritions

Calories
174

Sodium
276mg
11% DV

Fat
5g
7% DV

Protein
2g
5% DV

Carbs
32g
11% DV

Fiber
2g
8% DV