Sugar Snails

If you grew up on cinnamon and sugar toast, you’re going to love the cozy little treats we have for you today. These sugar snails are everything we love about the classic breakfast indulgence, but wrapped up in the perfect snack-able package. They’re made with pantry staples and simple enough you can get the kids involved. It’s the kind of recipe that feels a little nostalgic and just right for a lazy weekend morning or a simple treat to share.

The recipe is really quite simple. Each slice of white sandwich bread gets flattened with a rolling pin to create the “dough.” It’s then spread with a sweetened cream cheese filling, and rolled up into tiny “snail” spirals. The end result is almost like a pastry, crispy on the outside, tender on the inside, with a creamy layer in the middle. A brush of butter and a generous sprinkle of cinnamon sugar give every bite that irresistible crunch.

These little rolls bake up in just over 15 minutes and the aroma alone is enough to get everyone in the kitchen to see what you’re making. Whether you serve them as a weekend breakfast treat, an after-school snack, or a pick-me-up with a cup of coffee, Sugar Snails are proof that simple ingredients can make something truly special.

Servings: 16 sugar snails
WW Points: 2–3 Points each

Ingredients

For the Dough

• 1 cup self-rising flour
• 1 cup nonfat plain Greek yogurt
• 1 tsp vanilla extract

For the Filling

• 2 tbsp light cream cheese, softened
• 2 tbsp granulated zero-calorie sweetener (Monk Fruit or Swerve)
• 1 tsp ground cinnamon

For the Cinnamon Coating

• 2 tbsp light butter, melted
• 2 tbsp granulated zero-calorie sweetener
• 2 tsp ground cinnamon

Instructions

1. Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C). Line a baking tray with parchment paper or lightly spray with cooking spray.
2. In a large bowl, mix the self-rising flour and Greek yogurt until a soft dough forms.
3. Knead the dough for 2–3 minutes on a lightly floured surface until smooth.
4. Roll the dough into a 12×8-inch rectangle.
5. Mix the light cream cheese, sweetener, and cinnamon until smooth. Spread a thin layer over the dough.
6. Roll the dough tightly into a log.
7. Slice into 16 equal pieces and place them close together on the baking tray.
8. Brush the tops with the melted light butter.
9. Mix the remaining sweetener and cinnamon, then sprinkle generously over each sugar snail.
10. Bake for 18–22 minutes, or until lightly golden.
11. Let cool for 5 minutes before serving.

Nutrition (Per Sugar Snail)

• WW Points: 2–3
• Calories: ~70
• Protein: 4g
• Fat: 2g
• Carbohydrates: 10g