Low Fat Homemade Honey Buns
Indulge in the perfect blend of sweetness and healthfulness with these Low Fat Homemade Honey Buns, a guilt-free twist on a classic favorite. These soft, fluffy treats are made with wholesome ingredients like unsweetened applesauce, almond milk, and a touch of honey, offering a naturally sweet flavor without the excess fat. A cinnamon-brown sugar filling adds a warm, comforting spice, while the easy-to-follow yeast dough ensures a pillowy texture. Ready in under two hours, these honey buns are ideal for breakfast, brunch, or a lightly sweet afternoon snack. Plus, with only 15 minutes of baking time and a low-fat profile, they make the perfect homemade alternative to store-bought pastries.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 3 cups all-purpose flour
- 2.25 teaspoons instant yeast
- 1 cup warm almond milk
- 0.5 cup honey
- 0.5 cup unsweetened applesauce
- 1 large egg
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 0.5 teaspoon salt
- 1.5 teaspoons ground cinnamon
- 0.25 cup brown sugar
- 1 cooking spray
Instructions
In a large mixing bowl, combine the warm almond milk (about 110°F), honey, and instant yeast. Stir gently and let it sit for 5 minutes until the mixture is foamy.
Add the unsweetened applesauce, egg, vanilla extract, and salt to the yeast mixture. Whisk the mixture until all ingredients are well combined.
Gradually add in the flour, one cup at a time, stirring with a wooden spoon until a dough forms and pulls away from the sides of the bowl.
Transfer the dough to a lightly floured surface. Knead it for about 8 minutes, adding a little flour if needed, until the dough is smooth and elastic.
Lightly spray a large bowl with cooking spray, place the dough inside, cover it with a clean cloth, and let it rise in a warm place for about 1 to 1.5 hours or until it has doubled in size.
Once the dough has risen, punch it down to release the air. On a lightly floured surface, roll out the dough into a rectangle, approximately 14x9 inches.
Brush the surface of the rolled-out dough with a little additional honey. In a small bowl, mix together the ground cinnamon and brown sugar, then sprinkle this mixture evenly over the honey-brushed dough.
Starting at one of the longer edges, tightly roll up the dough, jelly-roll style, and pinch the seam to seal.
Cut the roll into 12 equal slices, about 1 inch thick each. Place the slices cut-side down onto a 9x13 inch baking pan coated with cooking spray.
Cover the pan with a clean cloth and let the buns rise for an additional 20-30 minutes, or until nearly doubled.
Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Bake the risen buns for 12-15 minutes or until lightly golden.
Remove the buns from the oven and let them cool in the pan for about 5 minutes before transferring them to a wire rack to cool completely.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
2036 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 14.5 g | 19% | |
| Saturated Fat | 2.6 g | 13% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 2.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 220 mg | 73% | |
| Sodium | 1486 mg | 65% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 430.6 g | 157% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 15.2 g | 54% | |
| Total Sugars | 145.9 g | ||
| Protein | 48.7 g | 97% | |
| Vitamin D | 3.8 mcg | 19% | |
| Calcium | 608 mg | 47% | |
| Iron | 20.1 mg | 112% | |
| Potassium | 798 mg | 17% | |
*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.
