Cinnamon Drizzle Squares
Our version of these Cinnamon Drizzle Squares are slimming friendly and the perfect treat if you’re counting calories or following a plan like Weight Watchers!
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NutritionPer Serving
- Calories67
- Carbs9g
- Protein2g
- Fat1g
- Saturates0.4g
- Sugars2g
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Our Cinnamon Drizzle Squares are slimming friendly and the perfect treat if you’re counting calories or following a plan like Weight Watchers.
Making cakes while sticking to a slimming plan can often be a little bit tricky. These Cinnamon Drizzle Squares are a no faff recipe and great for a quick cake fix!
This recipe is really versatile and you can also adapt it to make vanilla drizzle squares if you’d prefer. Simply replace the cinnamon in these cakes with some vanilla extract and use the seeds from a vanilla pod in the drizzle.
Our Cinnamon Drizzle Squares make a fantastic snack and are also great when served for dessert alongside some fat free yoghurt, fruit or even some low calorie ice cream – just remember to adjust the calories or Points accordingly!
What diets are these Cinnamon Drizzle Squares suitable for?
This Cinnamon Drizzle Squares recipe can be made dairy free as long as you swap out the following ingredients for dairy free versions;
- Reduced fat spread (many are dairy free, but make sure to check)
It can also be made gluten free by swapping the following ingredients out for gluten free alternatives;
- Self raising flour
Please make sure to double, and triple check all of your ingredients if you’re cooking for people with allergies.
Do you need any special ingredients to make these Cinnamon Drizzle Squares?
Nope! These Cinnamon Drizzle Squares are really simple to make, so don’t worry if you’re new to baking.
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You will need a couple of baking essentials to make them including an electric hand whisk like this one from Amazon. It really is a must have kitchen gadget when it comes to baking as it combines everything thoroughly whilst whisking in loads of air without using loads of elbow grease!
You’ll also need a good baking tray like this one from Amazon.
How many calories are in these Cinnamon Drizzle Squares?
There are 67 calories per portion in these Cinnamon Drizzle Squares, which means they fall into our Everyday Light category.
These Cinnamon Drizzle Squares are perfect if you’re following a calorie controlled diet and fit well with any one of the major diet plans such as Weight Watchers.
As a guide, an average man needs around 2,500kcal (10,500kJ) a day to maintain a healthy body weight. For an average woman, that figure is around 2,000kcal (8,400kJ) a day. Obviously, if your goal is to lose weight then you might want to adjust these slightly! You can read more about these recommendations on the NHS website.
Step 1
Preheat the oven to 170°C. Spray a baking tin (approx 24 x 18cm) with low calorie cooking spray and line the bottom with baking parchment.
Step 2
Place the reduced fat spread, granulated sweetener and eggs into a large mixing bowl and whisk with an electric hand whisk until light and frothy.
Step 3
Sift in the flour and cinnamon and fold into the mixture. Pour into the lined baking tin and place in the oven for 25 minutes.
Step 4
Once cooked, turn out onto a wire rack and remove the baking parchment. Leave to cool completely.
For the drizzle
Step 5
Meanwhile, in a small bowl, combine all the ingredients for the drizzle – it should be a loose icing, but not so runny that it falls straight off the cakes. Add just a few drops of water at a time until it has reached the right consistency.
Step 6
When the cakes have cooled, cut into 12 squares and drizzle over the cinnamon icing. Serve on it’s own, or as part of a dessert!
What could I serve with these Cinnamon Drizzle Squares?
These Cinnamon Drizzle Squares are a fantastic addition to any buffet and work really well alongside the following dishes:
How do you know when these Cinnamon Drizzle Squares are cooked?
You’ll need to bake these Cinnamon Drizzle Squares for 25 minutes or until they’re golden and an inserted skewer comes out clean.
Standard advice here in the UK is to cook food until it has reached 70°C and stayed at that temperature for 2 minutes. This is to keep your family safe.
How long can you store these Cinnamon Drizzle Squares for?
You can keep leftovers of Cinnamon Drizzle Squares in an airtight container for approximately 3 days or so.
Can I freeze Cinnamon Drizzle Squares?
Yes you can! This recipe can be frozen, but please remember to do the following;
- Freeze it as soon as it is cold enough.
- Use a container or bag that is suitable for freezing.
- Defrost thoroughly before enjoying!
Don’t forget to add a label with what it is, and on what date you put it in the freezer!
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Cinnamon Drizzle Squares
Our version of these Cinnamon Drizzle Squares are slimming friendly and the perfect treat if you're counting calories or following a plan like Weight Watchers!
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Prep Time
10 MINS
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Cook Time
25 MINS
- KCals 67
- Carbs 9G
Instructions
- Pre-heat the oven to 170°C. Spray a baking tin (approx. 24 x 18cm) with low calorie cooking spray and line the bottom with baking parchment.
- Place the reduced fat spread, granulated sweetener and eggs into a large mixing bowl and whisk with an electric hand whisk until light and frothy.
- Sift in the flour and cinnamon and fold into the mixture. Pour into the lined baking tin and place in the oven for 25 minutes.
- Once cooked, turn out onto a wire rack and remove the baking parchment. Leave to cool completely.
For the drizzle
- Meanwhile, in a small bowl, combine all the ingredients for the drizzle - it should be a loose icing, but not so runny that it falls straight off the cakes. Add just a few drops of water at a time until it has reached the right consistency.
- When the cakes have cooled, cut into 12 squares and drizzle over the cinnamon icing. Serve on it's own, or as part of a dessert!
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HannahThursday 4th June 2020
I’ve noticed a few of your recipes include reduced calorie spread, which ones would you recommend?
SharonFriday 5th June 2020
Hi Hannah, we like to use Flora Light but any of the other brands would work equally well in our recipes. Thanks for your question and hope you enjoy our recipes!
SuzieSaturday 9th May 2020
Hey thanks for the recipe!
I tried it for the first time yesterday and my bake came out quite bready and not as sweet as I hoped. I’m new to baking so not quite sure exactly where I went wrong, the mix was quite fluid when i put it in the tray and it appeared to be golden after 15 mins in the oven (but I left it in longer as per the recipe instruction of 25 minutes). Also I used olive oil spread. I feel like if I would of added more sugar they would taste more complete but then that would take away the healthy aspect, any more tips would be great thanks a lot.
LisaWednesday 13th May 2020
Hi Suzie. Thanks for your comment. These squares should be similar in texture to a gingerbread rather than a cake, so it sounds like you got the recipe right. You could try substituting half the sweetener for sugar. It would increase the calories a little but would still be less than a traditional bake. Hope this helps.
GiniSunday 8th March 2020
Tried these, GF and extra cinnamon, looks good but more like bread than cake and a bit dry, also the cinnamon didn’t really come through.
LisaFriday 22nd May 2020
Hi Gini, thank you for your feedback. These are supposed to similar in texture to a gingerbread rather than a sponge cake. Gluten free flour can be more absorbent than regular flour, so sometimes needs a little extra liquid. You could try adding a couple of tablespoons of milk to the mix. Hope this helps.
jenniferWednesday 12th February 2020
What is the best sweetener to use for baking recipes?
Sharon FitzpatrickTuesday 12th May 2020
Hi Jennifer, we use sweetener that is weight for weight the same as sugar such as Sukrin or Canderel Sugarly. Thanks for getting in touch.
Rheian WilsonSaturday 7th September 2019
I made it with gluten free self raising flour should I of added baking powder ? If so how much please
Emma TThursday 19th September 2019
Hi Rheian,
We’ve not tried this recipe using gluten free flour, but it does have a tendency not to rise quite as well. A teaspoon of baking powder should be plenty ????
Hope that helps!
LisaWednesday 21st August 2019
Flat as a pancake and flavourless what am I doing wrong? Love cinnamon too ????
Emma TMonday 23rd September 2019
Hi Lisa,
Try folding the mixture gently so as not to knock the air out. You could try adding a little baking powder if you prefer a higher raise on the squares – they are supposed to be relatively thin like the shop bought version. If you prefer a bigger spice punch, you can add more of the cinnamon ????
MandyMonday 9th July 2018
Just tried making these but couldn’t get the mixture to go frothy what am I doing wrong
brendaFriday 15th June 2018
Just made drizzle cinnamon cake delicious easy to make thank you
CharlotteFriday 16th March 2018
Ooh yes! I missed the flour.. ???? thanks!!
Suzanne NewtonMonday 26th February 2018
I made the cinnamon squares but there was no way it would fill tin that was suggested. I had to use a smaller tin and they were only quarter inch thick. Taste was lovely with the drizzle though.
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