Description
Fluffy, Sweet, and Guilt-Free High-Protein Cinnamon Rolls.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup plain Greek yogurt (non-fat or low-fat)
- 1 ½ cups self-rising flour (or mix 1 ½ cups all-purpose flour + 2 tsp baking powder + ½ tsp salt)
- 1 scoop vanilla protein powder
- 1 tbsp honey or maple syrup (optional for added sweetness)
- 2 tbsp cinnamon
- 2 tbsp coconut sugar or brown sugar
- 1 tbsp unsweetened applesauce or melted coconut oil
- ½ cup Greek yogurt
- 1 scoop vanilla protein powder
- 1–2 tsp milk (to thin, if needed)
- Dash of vanilla extract
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Line a baking dish with parchment paper.
- In a bowl, mix Greek yogurt, self-rising flour, and protein powder until a dough forms. Knead briefly on a floured surface until smooth.
- Roll out dough into a rectangle (about ¼-inch thick).
- Mix the cinnamon and sugar, then spread applesauce over the dough followed by the cinnamon mixture.
- Roll tightly from the long edge and cut into 8 equal pieces.
- Arrange rolls in the baking dish and bake for 20–25 minutes, until lightly golden.
- While baking, mix frosting ingredients until smooth.
- Once rolls cool slightly, drizzle frosting on top and enjoy warm!
Notes
- These rolls are great for a post-workout treat.
- Adjust sweetness by varying the amount of honey or maple syrup.
- Store leftovers in an airtight container for up to 3 days.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Breakfast
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 roll
- Calories: 140
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 50mg
- Fat: 3g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 18g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 10g
- Cholesterol: 5mg
Keywords: High Protein Cinnamon Rolls, Healthy Cinnamon Rolls, Protein-Packed Breakfast