Protein cinnamon rolls

5 from 5 votes

If you are looking for a high-protein cinnamon rolls recipe to start your day, this recipe is for you! These soft and fluffy rolls are packed with flavor and are super easy to make.

Prep Time15

Cook Time25

Additional Time1 30

Total Time3

Course: Baking

Cuisine: World

Keyword: breakfast recipe, cinnamon rolls, protein breakfast

Servings: protein cinnamon rolls

Calories: 343kcal

Author: Maayke

Ingredients

For the dough

3 cups all purpose flour
3 tablespoons granulated sugar
½ stick unsalted butter
½ teaspoons salt
½ cup Greek yogurt
¼ cup whole milk
2 scoops protein powder
1 large egg
2 ½ teaspoon instant yeast

For the cinnamon filling

½ stick unsalted butter
½ cup brown sugar
1 ½ teaspoon ground cinnamon

For the cream cheese frosting

3 ounces full-fat cream cheese
½ cup icing sugar
3 tablespoons vanilla protein powder
¼ cup Greek yogurt

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Instructions

Mix the flour, sugar, salt, and yeast in a large bowl.
Add milk and butter to a saucepan. Heat until the butter melts, or use a microwave.
Pour the milk into the flour mixture and add the egg and Greek yogurt.
Mix the ingredients with a wooden spoon or spatula until they form a dough. Alternatively, you can use a stand mixer with a paddle attachment.
Place the dough on a floured surface and knead for 5-6 minutes until soft and springy. It should be slightly sticky, but you can add more flour if needed.
Place the dough in a lightly greased bowl, cover it with a clean towel or plastic wrap, and let it rise for 60 minutes or until it doubles in size.
Grease a 9-inch baking pan and line the bottom with parchment paper.
After 60 minutes, take the dough out of the bowl.
Roll out the dough until it measures 14x8.5 inches and has a thickness of approximately ¼ inch.
Spread softened butter on the dough and sprinkle with cinnamon, protein powder, and sugar.
Tightly roll up the dough and cut it into 12 pieces.
Place the protein cinnamon rolls into the prepared baking pan, cover it with a clean towel or plastic wrap, and let them rest for about 20 minutes.
Preheat your oven to 350 F/180 C.
Bake the cinnamon rolls with protein for 20-25 minutes until golden. Cover the pan with aluminum foil if the top becomes too dark.
In the meantime, you can prepare the cream cheese frosting by adding the cream cheese to a bowl and mixing it until it becomes soft.
Add the butter and sugar and mix until smooth.
Little by little, add the Greek yogurt and mix it well until the frosting has reached the consistency you are aiming for. After that, place it in the fridge to chill.
Take the baking pan out of the oven en let the protein cinnamon rolls cool completely.
Cove the rolls with the cream cheese frosting before serving.

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