Teresa Cutter's Healthier Cinnamon Scrolls

"Soft, cinnamon-y and absolutely delicious — these quick + easy healthier cinnamon scrolls are made with a simple kefir dough. no yeast - no proving - no waiting around.

They’re naturally sweetened with maple syrup and filled with a creamy almond butter + cinnamon centre. And the best part?  It’s a small-batch recipe that makes just 8 scrolls and is ready in around 30 minutes. I’ve made my cinnamon scrolls in the beautiful new Styleware Cocoa Collection.

I love how elegant Styleware looks on the kitchen bench — perfect for storing cinnamon scrolls, cakes, cookies and other baked goodies."

— Teresa Cutter @teresacutterchef

 

HEALTHIER CINNAMON SCROLLS

Makes: 8

 

INGREDIENTS

DOUGH

250g spelt flour or all-purpose flour

3 tsp baking powder

250ml kefir, plus a splash if needed

1 tbsp maple syrup

1 tsp vanilla

Pinch sea salt

 

CINNAMON FILLING

120g almond butter, cashew butter or tahini

30ml maple syrup or honey

1 tbsp ground cinnamon

 

OPTIONAL FROSTING

120g cream cheese or whipped cottage cheese

2 tbsp maple syrup

½ tsp vanilla

 

 

METHOD

Preheat oven to 180°C (360°F) fan-forced.

Combine the flour, baking powder and sea salt in your Styleware Nesting Bowl. Add the kefir, maple syrup and vanilla and gently mix to form a soft, slightly tacky dough.

Mix the almond butter, maple syrup and cinnamon until creamy.

Turn the dough onto a lightly floured bench and gently bring together — don’t knead too much. Roll into approximately a 20 × 30cm rectangle.

Spread over the cinnamon filling. Cut into 8 strips and roll each strip individually into a scroll.

Arrange snugly in a lined baking dish, brush generously with milk and bake for 18–20 minutes, until puffed and lightly golden.

Mix the frosting ingredients until creamy and spoon over the scrolls while slightly warm.

Simple. Wholesome. Cinnamon-y goodness.

 

Styled in our Cocoa Nesting Bowls & Mocha Tea Towel by Teresa. For the full macros and more of Teresa's nourishing recipes, visit Teresa Cutter Chef.

 

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