Description
These soft, fluffy cinnamon twists are made with just two simple ingredients for the dough — no yeast, no rising, and ready in under 30 minutes. Perfect for breakfast, dessert, or sweet snacking, and great for WW-style baking.
⏱ Time
Prep: 10 minutes
Bake: 12–15 minutes
Total: 25 minutes
🍽 Servings
Makes 10–12 twists
🛒 Ingredients
Dough (2 Ingredients)
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1 cup self-rising flour
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¾ cup plain nonfat Greek yogurt
Filling
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2 tbsp melted butter or light butter
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3 tbsp brown sugar or monk fruit sweetener
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1 tsp cinnamon
Optional Glaze
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½ cup powdered sugar + 1–2 tbsp milk or lemon juice
👩🍳 Instructions
1️⃣ Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C). Line baking sheet with parchment.
2️⃣ Mix flour and yogurt until dough forms. Knead lightly on floured surface.
3️⃣ Roll dough into rectangle (~¼-inch thick).
4️⃣ Brush with melted butter, sprinkle cinnamon sugar.
5️⃣ Cut into strips and twist each strip.
6️⃣ Place on baking sheet and bake 12–15 minutes until golden.
7️⃣ Drizzle with glaze if desired.
📝 Notes
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Dough should be soft but not sticky — add flour as needed.
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Works well in air fryer at 360°F for 7–8 minutes.
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Skip glaze for lower points.
💡 Tips
✔ Add vanilla to glaze
✔ Use pumpkin spice instead of cinnamon
✔ Brush with honey butter for richer flavor
❓ Q & A
Q: Can I make them gluten-free?
Yes — use gluten-free self-rising flour.
Q: Can I make ahead?
Best fresh but can reheat in air fryer.
Q: Can I freeze them?
Yes — freeze baked twists up to 1 month.
🔢 WW Points (per twist)
Blue: 2 points
Green: 3 points
Purple: 2 points
🌿 Anti-inflammatory?
Moderate — made with yogurt and low sugar. Use whole wheat flour, cinnamon, and honey for better benefits.
Nutrition & Health
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Greek yogurt → High protein, gut-friendly
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Cinnamon → Natural anti-inflammatory & blood sugar support
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Low fat, no yeast → Lighter than bakery pastries
✅ Overall: Healthier sweet treat and WW-friendly
🥗 Serving Ideas
✔ With coffee or tea
✔ Drizzled with honey
✔ With fruit & yogurt dip
🧊 Storage
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Room temp: 1 day
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Fridge: 3 days
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Freezer: 1 month
🔥 Texture Fixes
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Too sticky? Add flour 1 tbsp at a time
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Too dry? Add 1 tsp yogurt
🌟 Flavor Variations
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Apple cinnamon: Add grated apple
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Chocolate: Add cocoa drizzle
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Orange glaze: Add orange zest + juice
🌿 Make It More Anti-Inflammatory
✔ Use whole wheat flour
✔ Sweeten with honey or maple syrup
✔ Add ginger or nutmeg