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Healthy Pumpkin Roll

A healthier take on a classic fall dessert. Get the same warm spiced pumpkin flavor without the added refined sugars and butter.
Prep Time25 mins
Cook Time15 mins
Resting Time30 mins
Total Time1 hr 10 mins
Course: Dessert
Keyword: Fall Desserts, Healthy Pumpkin, Pumpkin, Pumpkin Roll
Servings: 10 One Inch Slices

Ingredients

For the Cake-

  • 3/4 cup whole wheat pastry flour
  • 1 ½ tsp pumpkin pie spice
  • 1 tsp cinnamon
  • 1 tsp baking powder
  • 1/2 tsp baking soda
  • 1/4 tsp salt
  • 3 large eggs
  • 2/3 cup pure pumpkin puree (not pumpkin pie filling)
  • 1/4 cup coconut sugar
  • 1/4 cup honey or maple syrup
  • 1 tsp pure vanilla extract
  • 1 tsp lemon juice

For the Filling-

  • 6 oz light cream cheese, softened
  • 6 oz plain greek yogurt I've used Fage and Chobani successfully
  • 1/4 cup + 1 tbsp maple syrup divided
  • 2 tsp unflavored gelatin powder
  • 1 tsp pure vanilla extract

Instructions

  • Preheat oven to 375°F and place oven rack in the center of the oven. Line a 10x15 inch jelly roll baking pan with parchment paper, leaving about an inch on each end so you can easily lift the cake out after baking. Spray the parchment paper with non-stick spray.
  • In a large bowl, combine flour, pumpkin pie spice, cinnamon, salt, baking powder and baking soda.
  • In a separate bowl, whisk the eggs, coconut sugar and honey/maple syrup, until it’s well combined. Scrapping the sides and bottom of the bowl, as needed, to incorporate all of the honey/maple syrup. Mix in the vanilla, pumpkin, and lemon juice until combined.
  • Pour the wet ingredients into the dry and mix until combined. Do not over mix.
  • Pour the batter into the prepared pan. Spread the batter evenly. Bake for 14-16 minutes, you want the cake to spring back when lightly pressed.
  • Lay a damp thin linen towel flat on the counter. As soon as the cake is taken out of the oven, immediately invert it onto the towel. Peel off the parchment paper and slowly roll the cake with the towel, lengthwise. Place on a wire rack to cool.

Make the Filling-

  • In a small bowl, sprinkle the gelatin over 1/4 cup of maple syrup and set aside to bloom. In a large bowl using a hand mixer or stand mixer fitted with the paddle or whisk attachment, beat the cream cheese for 1 minute on medium/high speed until smooth. Beat in yogurt and vanilla extract until combined. Add the gelatin and maple syrup mixture and additional 1 tbsp of maple syrup, slowly beat until combined. Store in refrigerator until cake is cooled.
  • Once the cake is at room temperature, gently unroll the cake. Spread the filling evenly on top leaving an ¼ inch border around the cake and re-roll without the towel. Wrap the filled cake with plastic wrap or store it in a covered container and chill in the refrigerator until ready to serve.

Notes

Make it ahead- This can be stored in an air tight container in the refrigerator for up to 5 days or in the freezer for up to 3 months. If frozen, thaw overnight in the refrigerator before serving.
Adapted from Libby’s.