Protein Cinnamon Rolls with Greek Yogurt
Servings: 8 cinnamon rolls
Calories: 303kcal
Equipment
- Stand mixer (or mixing bowls)
- 8x8 baking dish (or skillet)
Ingredients
Protein Cinnamon Roll Dough
- 2 cups organic flour (or gluten free flour)
- 1 cup plain Greek yogurt
- 1 scoop vanilla protein powder
- 1 TBSP baking powder
- ½ tsp sea salt
- 1 tsp ground cinnamon
- 2 TBSP coconut sugar
- 2 TBSP coconut oil (melted, or butter)
- 1-2 TBSP milk of choice (or water, as needed)
Cinnamon Filling
- 2 TBSP butter (softened, or coconut oil)
- 3 TBSP coconut sugar
- 1 TBSP ground cinnamon
- ½ tsp vanilla extract (optional)
Greek Yogurt Frosting
- 4 oz cream cheese (softened)
- ½ cup plain Greek yogurt (whole milk for best texture)
- 2 TBSP raw honey (or to taste)
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 1 pinch salt
Instructions
- In a large bowl, whisk together the flour, protein powder, baking powder, salt, cinnamon, and coconut sugar.
- Add the Greek yogurt and melted coconut oil, then stir until a soft dough forms. If the dough feels too dry, add milk or water a tablespoon at a time until it comes together.
- Knead gently on a floured surface for 1–2 minutes, just until smooth.
- Roll the dough into a rectangle about ¼ inch thick. Spread softened butter evenly over the surface.
- In a small bowl, mix the coconut sugar and cinnamon, then sprinkle evenly over the dough.
- Roll it up tightly into a log and slice into 8 even rolls.
- Place the rolls in a greased 8x8-inch baking dish or parchment-lined skillet. Bake at 350°F for 20–25 minutes, until golden brown. Let cool slightly before frosting.
- In a medium bowl or stand mixer bowl, beat the cream cheese until smooth. Add Greek yogurt, honey, vanilla, salt, and (optional) protein powder. Mix until thick and creamy. Spread generously over the warm, but not hot rolls.
Notes
For a thicker frosting, chill it for 10–15 minutes before spreading.
Nutrition
Serving: 1roll | Calories: 303kcal | Carbohydrates: 40g | Protein: 10g | Fat: 12g | Saturated Fat: 8g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 2g | Trans Fat: 0.1g | Cholesterol: 31mg | Sodium: 260mg | Potassium: 282mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 12g | Vitamin A: 283IU | Vitamin C: 0.1mg | Calcium: 160mg | Iron: 2mg