Description
Greek yogurt cinnamon rolls are a lighter, quicker alternative to traditional cinnamon rolls, featuring a soft, tangy dough and a sweet cinnamon-sugar filling. They’re perfect for breakfast, brunch, or dessert.
Ingredients
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 2 teaspoons baking powder
- 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1 cup Greek yogurt
- 2–4 tablespoons milk
- 1/4 cup melted butter (plus extra for greasing)
- 1/3 cup brown sugar
- 1 tablespoon ground cinnamon
- 1/2 cup powdered sugar (for glaze, optional)
- 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract (for glaze, optional)
- 1–2 teaspoons milk (for glaze, optional)
Instructions
Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C) and lightly grease a baking dish.
- In a large bowl, whisk together flour, baking powder, baking soda, and salt.
- Stir in Greek yogurt and 2 tablespoons of milk to form a soft dough. Add more milk if needed. Knead gently until smooth.
- On a lightly floured surface, roll the dough into a rectangle about 1/4-inch thick.
- Brush melted butter over the dough and sprinkle evenly with brown sugar and cinnamon.
- Roll the dough tightly into a log and slice into 8–10 even rolls.
- Place the rolls into the greased baking dish, spacing slightly apart.
- Bake for 20–25 minutes, or until golden brown and cooked through.
- Optional: In a small bowl, whisk powdered sugar, vanilla extract, and milk to make a glaze. Drizzle over warm rolls before serving.
Notes
- Add chopped nuts or raisins to the filling for texture.
- Use maple syrup instead of brown sugar for natural sweetness.
- Cream cheese frosting makes a rich topping.
- Add cardamom or nutmeg with cinnamon for a spiced flavor.
- Make mini rolls by cutting smaller pieces and shortening bake time.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Breakfast, Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 roll
- Calories: 210
- Sugar: 12g
- Sodium: 180mg
- Fat: 7g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 32g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 5g
- Cholesterol: 15mg
