High-Protein Cinnamon Roll

50 min4 servingsEasy

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A macro-friendly, protein-packed cinnamon roll made with a Greek yogurt dough and a protein-infused icing.

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Recipe Details

Prep25m

Cook22m

Chill3m

Total50m

Servings: 4

Difficulty: Easy

Per serving: 1 wedge (1/4 of the roll)

360

Calories

53.9g

Protein

Carbs

Fat

Estimated from the ingredients. Check the packaging for exact numbers.

Tags:

cinnamonrollhighproteinproteindessertmacrofriendlyhealthybaking

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Ingredients

Dough

225gGreek Yogurt 0% fat(strained)
200gWhey-casein Protein Blend(vanilla flavor)
60gAll-purpose flour(sifted)
2tspBaking powder(aluminum free)

Filling

30gBrown Sugar Substitute(packed)
2tbspCinnamon(ground)

Icing

115gGreek Yogurt(for icing)
60gWhey-casein Protein Blend(vanilla flavor)
1tspVanilla Extract(pure)

Instructions

Dough Preparation

1 Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease a 9-inch round cake pan.
2 In a large bowl, whisk together the protein powder, flour, and baking powder.
3 Fold in the Greek yogurt until a shaggy dough forms.
4 Use your hands to knead gently on a lightly floured surface until smooth.
5 Roll the dough out into a long, thin rectangle.

Assembly and Baking

1 Mix the cinnamon and brown sugar substitute together and sprinkle evenly over the dough rectangle.
2 Roll the dough into one long log, then coil it into a spiral and place into the prepared cake pan.
3 Bake for 18-22 minutes or until the edges are golden and the center is set.
4 While baking, whip the remaining Greek yogurt, protein powder, and vanilla until smooth and opaque.

Finishing

1 Drape the protein icing generously over the warm roll.
2 Allow to cool slightly, then cut into 4 equal wedges.

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Chef's Notes & Tips

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Ensure the Greek yogurt is strained to maintain dough consistency. If you do not have a whey-casein blend, you can experiment with other protein powders, though texture may vary.