While it seems like everyone is on a low carbohydrate these days, going too low carbohydrate can prove to be problematic for certain individuals. This would include those who are very active in their every day life as they need the carbohydrates for fuel as well as those who simply do not feel well on a higher fat diet (since consequentially a low carbohydrate diet will mean increasing dietary fat as calorie level must be maintained).

Individuals who are going to continue to include carbohydrates in their diet just need to ensure they regulate the portion sizes in order to keep their total intake of calories under control.

Below are two great low-fat recipes that not only provide you with a good, healthy source of carbohydrates but also offer the benefits of cinnamon. One is a cinnamon oatmeal recipe that's perfect for those early mornings when you don't have a lot of time and the other is a tasty cinnamon roll recipe.

Apple Cinnamon Oatmeal

Nothing starts the day off like a warm bowl of oatmeal. Not only does this recipe provide you with your carbohydrates, it adds in protein and healthy fat making it a complete meal that won't leave you hungry an hour later.

½ cup dry oatmeal, non-sweetened

1 cup milk

¼ cup non-sweetened applesauce

2 packets sugar substitute

½ - 1 tsp cinnamon (depending on taste preference)

2 tbsp chopped walnuts

First add the milk, oatmeal and sugar substitute packets together and then place in the microwave and cook according to package directions; stirring at half-time.

After cooking, stir in the applesauce and then sprinkle with walnuts. Note that if you like you can also stir in half a scoop of vanilla protein powder to increase the protein content of the dish even more.

Quick Cinnamon Rolls

When you're in a rush and have a craving for a freshly baked cinnamon bun, give these a try. Since they are low-fat you won't have to worry about them destroying your diet provided you stop after one.

1 loaf of frozen bread dough

1 tbsp butter

¼ cup packed brown sugar

¼ cup sugar substitute

2 tsp cinnamon

1 ounce light cream cheese

½ scoop vanilla protein powder

1/8 cup sugar substitute

1/8 cup skim milk

First spray a 9 X 13 inch baking pan with non-stick spray. Next roll out the dough on a lightly floured surface, forming a rectangle shape. Brush ½ tbsp melted butter over the dough and then sprinkle with pre-mixed cinnamon, brown sugar and first measurement of sugar substitute.

Roll the dough up into a jellyroll, pinching the edges to seal. Cut this roll into 12 equal pieces and place close together on the baking pan. Let rise in a warm place for about an hour, preheating the oven to 350 degrees while doing so. Right before baking, brush the buns with the remaining ½ tbsp melted butter. Bake for 25 to 30 minutes or until the top is golden brown.

While this is baking, in another bowl beat together the protein powder, skim milk, cream cheese and second measure of sugar substitute. Once buns have finished baking, drizzle this icing over top and let cool before removing from the pan and serving.