Servings: 8

Prep Time: 30 minutes

Cook Time: 30 minutes

Total Time: ~1 hour

These cinnamon rolls are a lighter version of the much loved classic. The dough is a simple mixture of flour and Greek yoghurt and the centre is sweetened only with whole dates. Packed with flavour, but with less sugar, saturated fats and more protein!

Ingredients:

For the dough

300g plain flour

1 tbsp baking powder

1/2 tsp salt

260g fat-free Greek yoghurt

1 tbsp milk if needed

For the filling

220g dates

5 tbsp loose black tea (optional)

500ml boiling water

4 tbsp olive oil

1 tbsp cinnamon

1 tsp cardamom

Pinch of salt

Instructions

1. Preheat oven to180C/160C fan.

2. Add the tea to a measuring jug and top with 500ml boiling water. Allow to brew for 5 minutes, then strain.

3. Add the dates to a heat-proof dish and top with the brewed tea. Allow to soak for 15-20 minutes.

4. Drain the date and add to a food processor along with the olive oil, spices and a pinch of salt. Blend until smooth.

5. To make the dough, mix together the flour, baking powder and salt. Add in the yoghurt and kneed until you have a smooth dough. If the dough is too dry, add ½ tbsp milk or more as needed.

6. Roll out the dough onto a lightly floured kitchen surface into a thin (around ½ an inch)rectangular shape.

7. Spread the date mixture on top, then roll the dough into a cylinder starting from the shorter rectangular side.

8. Slice into 8, then arrange in a lightly oiled 8” round cake tin. Brush the top with a little melted butter, then bake for 25-30 minutes.

9. Allow to cool a little, but serve warm when the dough is still soft and the centre gooey.

Nutrition

Calories: 301

Protein: 8g

Fat: 8g

Carbs: 52g

Sugar: 20g