Easy Cinnamon Rolls (with Two Ingredient Dough!)

There’s nothing quite as satisfying as freshly baked cinnamon rolls, straight out of the oven. The smell alone is enough to bring my whole family running to the kitchen, but that soft and flaky interior… Heaven. Absolute heaven.

Gone are the days of store-bought cinnamon rolls that are loaded with so many artificial colors and flavors. Also gone are the days of endless kneading and waiting around for homemade dough to rise. Thanks to this two-ingredient dough cinnamon roll recipe, you won’t have to bother with either, ever again. How does that sound?

Two-ingredient dough is an almost magical cooking hack that combines Greek yogurt and self-rising flour into a base that can be used for a ton of your favorite dough-based recipes. So, instead of spending an hour kneading dough, you can bake delicious and lighter cinnamon rolls in no time at all.

All of the ingredients for these mouth-watering cinnamon rolls are things that you probably already have in your pantry, so no need to go running out to the store. These homemade cinnamon rolls are easy, healthy, and beyond delicious. Serve up this guilt-free indulgence as the ultimate breakfast, after-dinner snack, or dessert.

Key Ingredients

To make these delicious, healthy cinnamon rolls, you’ll only need a few key ingredients:

• Two-ingredient dough: Made from a combination of Greek yogurt and self-rising flour, this super simple dough serves as a low-carb base for these cinnamon rolls.
• Low-fat cream cheese: Cream cheese serves as one of the main components of the glaze used for these rolls. I like to use the low-fat kind to keep this recipe on the lighter side, but feel free to use whichever kind you have at home.
• Swerve confectioners sugar: Swerve confectioners sugar is a great zero-calorie natural sugar substitute. It tastes, bakes, and measures like real sugar, but of course you could always substitute for the real thing if you want.
• Plain yogurt: Yogurt is another essential component of our homemade cinnamon roll glaze. Mixed with all the fixings, it creates a delicious, creamy glaze for about half the calories as your traditional glaze.

What is Two-Ingredient Dough?

Two-ingredient dough is your new best friend in the kitchen. Made from a super simple combination of Greek yogurt and self-rising flour, it takes all the hard work out of homemade dough. Not only is it super easy, but two-ingredient dough is the perfect low-carb substitute for many of your favorite baking dishes.

You can make two-ingredient dough either by hand or in a mixer or food processor. All you have to do is mix the self-rising flour and Greek yogurt until a dough forms. Then, knead on a lightly floured surface until smooth, which should only take a few minutes. If the dough seems dry to you, just add a few tablespoons of water.

Self-rising flour is made from all-purpose flour that’s been pre-mixed with salt and baking powder. To make your own at home, combine 1.5 cups of all-purpose flour with 1.5 teaspoons of baking powder and 3/4 teaspoons of salt.

Here are some more tasty recipes you can make with it!

Easy Cinnamon Roll Recipe Tips

Here are some of my favorite tips to help you make these homemade cinnamon rolls:

• For sweeter bread, you could add 2-3 tablespoons of sugar or Swerve sweetener to the dough. Personally, I find that the brown sugar and frosting make the rolls perfectly sweet, but everyone’s taste buds are different!
• When frosting the rolls, only frost the portions you’re going to eat immediately. Otherwise, it will be more difficult to store the cinnamon rolls.
• For the dairy-free dough, you can try swapping out the Greek yogurt for a dairy-free yogurt alternative. However, note that it may change the texture of the dough. Make sure to choose a thicker yogurt, like coconut yogurt.

How to Store This Dish

Leftover cinnamon rolls are the perfect grab-and-go breakfast or snack to enjoy throughout the week. To store, let the cinnamon rolls cool to room temperature and seal them in an airtight storage bag or container. Then, store in one of a few ways:

• At room temperature for up to 2 days.
• In the fridge for 5 to 7 days.
• In the freezer for up to 2 months.

Pro Tip: For best results, store your homemade frosting in a separate container from the cinnamon rolls.