Low Fat Homemade Cinnamon Bread
Indulge in the warm, comforting aroma of freshly baked *Low Fat Homemade Cinnamon Bread*, a guilt-free treat that's perfect for breakfast or a snack. This lightened-up version of classic cinnamon bread swaps butter for unsweetened applesauce and uses nonfat milk to create a soft, tender loaf that's big on flavor but low in fat. Swirled with a sweet cinnamon-brown sugar mixture and baked to golden perfection, this bread is as beautiful as it is delicious. With just 20 minutes of hands-on prep time and simple ingredients you likely already have in your pantry, this recipe is an easy and wholesome way to enjoy the beloved flavors of cinnamon spice. Serve it toasted with a touch of honey or enjoy it plain for a healthier alternative to traditional sweet breads! Perfect for those looking for low-fat baked goods, this recipe is sure to become a household favorite.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 3 cups all-purpose flour
- 0.5 cup granulated sugar
- 1 packet active dry yeast
- 0.5 teaspoon salt
- 1 tablespoon ground cinnamon
- 1 cup nonfat milk
- 0.25 cup water
- 0.25 cup unsweetened applesauce
- 1 large egg white
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 2 tablespoons brown sugar
- nonstick cooking spray
Instructions
In a large mixing bowl, combine 1 cup of the flour, granulated sugar, yeast, salt, and ground cinnamon. Mix well to blend all dry ingredients.
In a small saucepan, heat the nonfat milk, water, and unsweetened applesauce until warm (about 110°F).
Add the warm liquid to the dry ingredients in the mixing bowl.
Beat with a mixer at low speed to blend, then increase speed to medium and beat for 2 minutes. Add more flour gradually, about half a cup at a time, until a soft dough forms.
Knead the dough on a floured surface for about 8 minutes until smooth and elastic.
Transfer the dough to a lightly greased bowl, cover it with a clean kitchen towel, and let it rise in a warm place until doubled in volume, approximately 1 hour.
Punch down the risen dough and roll it out on a lightly floured surface to a 14x8 inch rectangle.
Mix the brown sugar and additional 1 tablespoon of ground cinnamon in a small bowl, then sprinkle it evenly over the dough rectangle.
Roll up the dough tightly from one short side to the other, pinching seams to seal.
Place the dough in a 9x5 inch loaf pan coated with nonstick cooking spray.
Cover and let rise again until doubled, about 30 minutes.
Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C) while the dough is rising.
Once risen, bake the bread in the preheated oven for 30-35 minutes or until golden brown and sounds hollow when gently tapped.
Remove the loaf from the oven and let it cool in the pan for 5 minutes.
Turn out onto a wire rack to finish cooling.
Once completely cooled, slice and serve your delicious low-fat homemade cinnamon bread.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
1940 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 4.4 g | 6% | |
| Saturated Fat | 0.7 g | 3% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 7 mg | 2% | |
| Sodium | 1354 mg | 59% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 421.6 g | 153% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 16.0 g | 57% | |
| Total Sugars | 137.2 g | ||
| Protein | 52.2 g | 104% | |
| Vitamin D | 2.7 mcg | 13% | |
| Calcium | 475 mg | 37% | |
| Iron | 17.9 mg | 99% | |
| Potassium | 1100 mg | 23% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
