Description
Delightful high-protein cinnamon rolls that combine nostalgic flavors with wholesome ingredients, perfect for a cozy morning treat.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup all-purpose flour (or whole wheat, cake, pastry, or self-rising)
- 8 oz Greek yogurt (plain or vanilla preferred)
- 2 tsp baking powder (skip if using self-rising flour)
- 1/4 tsp salt (skip if using self-rising flour)
- 2 Tbsp butter (or coconut oil, or nut butter)
- 1/4 cup brown sugar substitute (or your preferred sweetener)
- Ground cinnamon – generous sprinkle!
- 6 oz cream cheese (fat-free, reduced fat, or full fat)
- 1 1/2 scoops vanilla protein powder (use a tasty one!)
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 2 oz Greek yogurt (cinnamon or vanilla flavor is ideal)
- Sweetener, optional (if needed for extra sweetness)
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and lightly grease a baking dish.
- In a bowl, mix the flour, baking powder, salt, and yogurt until a dough forms.
- Roll out the dough into a rectangle on a floured surface.
- Melt the butter and spread it over the dough. Sprinkle generously with the brown sugar substitute and cinnamon.
- Roll the dough into a log and slice it into 6–8 rolls. Arrange these rolls neatly in your greased baking dish.
- Bake for 20–25 minutes, until the rolls turn golden and fluffy.
- While baking, prepare the frosting by beating together cream cheese, protein powder, Greek yogurt, vanilla, and any optional sweeteners until smooth.
- Once the rolls cool slightly, top them generously with the prepared frosting.
Notes
Let ingredients like cream cheese and butter come to room temperature before mixing for a smooth frosting.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 roll
- Calories: 300
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 200mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 38g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 15g
- Cholesterol: 25mg
Keywords: cinnamon rolls, high-protein, baking, breakfast, dessert
