Description
Ingredients
Scale
For the cinnamon rolls
- 1 cup + 1/4 cup nonfat plain Greek yogurt
- 1 cup + 1/4 cup self-rising flour
- 3 tablespoons softened butter
- 1/3 cup light brown sugar
- 1 tablespoon ground cinnamon
For The Healthy Cream Cheese Frosting
- 4 ounces softened cream cheese
- 2 tablespoons Greek yogurt
- 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1/4 cup powdered sugar or maple syrup
- 1–2 tablespoons milk to thin out if needed
Instructions
- Add the Greek yogurt and flour to a medium mixing bowl and mix well to combine into a crumbly dough. I like to use a fork or my hands to do this.
- Transfer the dough onto a well-floured surface and use your hands to knead it for 2-3 minutes until a smooth ball of dough forms and the dough feels less sticky. You can sprinkle some more flour over the dough as you knead it, which helps if it is sticky. I ended up adding 2-3 tablespoons of extra flour as I was kneading and it was perfect.
- Use a rolling pin to roll the dough into a 12×10-inch rectangle that is about 1/4 inch in thickness. Note: do not roll it out too thin or the cinnamon rolls may fall apart.
- Mix up the cinnamon, sugar, and butter in a small bowl. I microwaved it for 20-30 seconds to loosen it up so it was easier to spread. Then spread it evenly over the dough, leaving about a 1/2-inch border around the edges.
- Then carefully roll up the dough starting from the longer side, into a long log. I used a floured dough scraper to help release the dough from the counter as I was rolling it. Go slowly and it should roll up nicely.
- Cut the dough into 10-12 even-sized slices that are about 1.5 inches thick.
- Preheat the air fryer to 360°F and spray the air fryer basket well with cooking spray or use parchment paper to line to basket to prevent sticking. Place the cinnamon rolls, cut side up into the air fryer basket (it is okay if they are touching but make sure they are in an even layer). Close and cook for 8-10 minutes until golden and cooked through. Let them cool for a few minutes.
- Use a hand mixer or whisk to combine the frosting ingredients (soft cream cheese, Greek yogurt, powdered sugar, and vanilla) in a medium bowl until smooth.
- Spread the frosting over the cinnamon rolls and enjoy!
Notes
- I recommend using nonfat plain Greek yogurt for this recipe since other versions resulted in a stickier dough.
- Air fryers vary so check the cinnamon rolls at around 8 minutes then continue cooking as needed.
- You can use any cream cheese frosting you like, we just love this healthier version.
- Store leftovers in a covered container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days. Reheat portions in the air fryer or microwave until warmed through or eat them straight from the fridge!
