Fluffy Protein Cinnamon Roll

Name: Fluffy Protein Cinnamon Roll
Prep time: 22 min
Cook time: 8 min
Total time: 30 min
Cuisine: American
Ingredients: 1 scoop (30 g) protein powder, unflavored whey; 3 tbsp (21 g) coconut flour; 2 tbsp (15 g) whole wheat flour; 1/2 tsp (2.4 g) baking powder; 1/2 tsp (1.5 g) cinnamon; Tiny pinch salt; 1/4 tsp (1.25 g) almond extract; 1 tbsp (20 g) sugar free syrup, or maple syrup; 1/4 cup (60 g) plain nonfat Greek yogurt; 2 tbsp (40 g) unsweetened apple butter; 4 tsp (20 g) unsweetened vanilla almond milk; 2 tbsp (12 g) pb2; 1 tsp (5 g) extra virgin olive oil, or coconut oil; 1/2 tsp (1.5 g) cinnamon

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: Mon, 17 Jun 2024 13:56:13 GMT

Nutrition balance score

Great

Glycemic Index

Low

Glycemic Load

High

Nutrition per serving

Calories450 kcal (23%)

Total Fat11.8 g (17%)

Carbs50.2 g (19%)

Sugars16.6 g (18%)

Protein35.9 g (72%)

Sodium790.9 mg (40%)

Fiber13 g (46%)

% Daily Values based on a 2,000 calorie diet

Ingredients

1 servings

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

protein powder whey30g

coconut flour21g

whole wheat flour15g

baking powder2.4g

cinnamon1.5g

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

almond extract1.25g

sugar free syrup20g

plain nonfat greek yogurt¼ cup

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

unsweetened apple butter40g

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