
By Paul Scally
Fluffy Protein Cinnamon Roll
8 steps
Prep:22minCook:8min
These cinnamon rolls aren't your traditional empty calorie pastries. They have a good blend of protein, fats, carbs, and fiber, making them a nutritious breakfast choice. The batch makes only 1 serving (a few smaller cinnamon rolls), but can be easily scaled up. For a different protein pastry breakfast, see my PB&J Protein PopTart
Updated at: Wed, 26 Mar 2025 23:28:14 GMT
Nutrition balance score
Great
Glycemic Index
46
Low
Glycemic Load
24
High
Nutrition per serving
Calories453.7 kcal (23%)
Total Fat11.8 g (17%)
Carbs51.4 g (20%)
Sugars16.6 g (18%)
Protein35.9 g (72%)
Sodium791 mg (40%)
Fiber13.8 g (49%)
% Daily Values based on a 2,000 calorie diet
Ingredients
1 servings
Dough

30gprotein powder whey
unflavored

21gcoconut flour

15gwhole wheat flour

2.4gbaking powder

1.5gcinnamon

salt

1.25galmond extract

20gsugar free syrup
or maple syrup

¼ cupplain nonfat greek yogurt
Filling
Glaze
Instructions
Step 1
In a medium bowl, whisk together the dry ingredients for the dough - protein powder, coconut flour, whole wheat flour, baking powder, cinnamon, and salt






Step 2
Add in the wet ingredients (almond extract, sweetener, and yogurt), and mix until fully combined. You may need to use your hands



Step 3
The dough should be slightly sticky. Refrigerate for about 30 minutes to make handling easier
Step 4

Put the dough on a piece of parchment paper, and flatten with your fingers into an even rectangle. Spread the filling on top

Step 5
Roll the dough into 1 long cinnamon roll, and cut with a knife or dental floss into 4 pieces
Step 6
Air fry the cinnamon rolls cut side down at 350F for about 8 minutes, or until lightly golden brown and slightly crispy
Step 7
Meanwhile, prepare the glaze by mixing together the ingredients in a small bowl (almond milk, PB2, EVOO, and cinnamon). Add some sweetener if you want




Step 8

Dollop the glaze on top of the baked cinnamon rolls, and enjoy
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