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protein cinnamon rolls with greek yogurt cream cheese frosting on top.
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6-Ingredient Protein Cinnamon Rolls with Greek Yogurt Frosting

These Protein Cinnamon Rolls are soft, fluffy, and secretly packed with 10 grams of protein per roll! With only 6 ingredients, they’re an easy, healthy twist on your favorite breakfast treat - no yeast or rising required. Perfect for meal prep, brunch, or a cozy weekend bake, these cinnamon rolls are gluten-free, high-protein, and absolutely delicious!
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Prep Time: 10 minutes
Cook Time: 30 minutes
Total Time: 40 minutes
Servings: 8 servings

Equipment

  • 1 large bowl
  • 1 9x4-inch loaf pan

Ingredients

  • 3 cups all purpose flour I used gluten-free all purpose flour
  • 2 teaspoons baking powder
  • 1 1/2 cups plain Greek yogurt plus more if needed
  • 1/4 cup butter softened
  • 1/2 cup plus 2 tablespoons sugar divided, or your favorite sugar-free sweetener
  • 1 tablespoon cinnamon

For the frosting:

  • 1/2 cup plain Greek yogurt
  • 1/4 cup cream cheese softened
  • 2 tablespoons maple syrup
  • 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract

Instructions

  • Preheat oven to 350° Fahrenheit and lightly grease a 9x4-inch loaf pan.
  • Add the all purpose flour, plain Greek yogurt, and 2 tablespoons of sugar to a large bowl. Mix together until a dough forms. If the dough seems dry, add an additional 1-2 tablespoons of Greek yogurt. The dough might seem dry, but just use enough Greek yogurt until it can be formed into a ball (you’ll have to get your hands dirty here!).
  • Lightly flour a kitchen surface and roll the dough out into a 9x13-inch rectangle. Spread the softened butter on top of the dough, then sprinkle the dough evenly with ½ cup sugar and the cinnamon.
  • Carefully take the long end of the dough and roll it into a tight log. Slice the log into 8-9 cinnamon rolls, each about 2 inches thick.
  • Then, place the cinnamon rolls into your prepared baking pan and bake for 30-35 minutes, or until lightly golden brown on top.
  • Remove the protein cinnamon rolls from the oven and let them cool for a few minutes while you make the frosting.
  • Add all frosting ingredients to a bowl and use either a hand or stand mixer to whip everything together until smooth. Top the cooled cinnamon rolls with the protein frosting and enjoy!

Nutrition

Serving: 1serving | Calories: 350kcal | Carbohydrates: 50g | Protein: 10g | Fat: 8g | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 15g