Protein Cinnamon Rolls (Print Version)
# Ingredients:
→ Protein Cinnamon Rolls
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1 ½ cup (190g) all-purpose flour or whole wheat flour
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½ cup (50g) protein powder or more flour
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3 tbsp granulated sweetener (e.g., monk fruit)
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1 ½ tsp baking powder
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¼ tsp salt
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1 cup (240g) Greek yogurt (minimum 2% fat recommended)
→ Cinnamon Roll Filling
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2 tbsp melted coconut oil (or replace with melted butter or nut butter)
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3 tbsp granulated sweetener (e.g., monk fruit)
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2 tsp ground cinnamon
→ High Protein Frosting
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⅓ cup (80g) Greek yogurt (minimum 2% fat recommended)
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1 scoop vanilla protein powder
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½ tsp vanilla extract
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1 to 2 tsp milk, if necessary
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1-2 tbsp granulated sweetener (optional if protein powder is unflavored)
# Instructions:
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Preheat the oven to 350°F (180°C) and prepare a baking dish by lining it with parchment paper or lightly greasing it with oil.
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In a small bowl, whisk together the granulated sweetener and cinnamon. Set aside for later.
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In a large bowl, combine the flour, protein powder (or more flour), baking powder, sweetener, and salt. Add Greek yogurt to the dry ingredients and mix until a dough forms. Knead the dough for about 2 minutes until smooth.
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On a floured surface, roll out the dough into a large rectangle, about ¼-inch thick. Brush the rolled-out dough with melted coconut oil (or butter/nut butter) and sprinkle the cinnamon-sweetener mixture evenly over the surface.
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Cut the dough into strips about 1 to 1 ½ inches wide. Roll each strip tightly into a spiral to form a cinnamon roll.
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Place the rolls into the prepared baking dish with the spiral side facing up, leaving space between each roll. Bake for 20 minutes or until golden on top. Cool for at least 5 minutes before frosting.
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In a bowl, whisk together Greek yogurt, protein powder, and vanilla extract. Thin with 1-2 teaspoons of milk if necessary. Optionally, sweeten with additional granulated sweetener if the protein powder is unflavored. Drizzle or spread the frosting over the rolls before serving.
# Notes:
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Adjust dough consistency by adding more flour if too sticky or more yogurt if too dry.
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Use whey protein for smoother frosting consistency; plant-based protein may require thinning with milk.