Description
There’s something magical about the smell of cinnamon rolls wafting through the kitchen—it takes me back to Sunday mornings at Grandma’s house. But this version adds a modern twist with a high-protein punch to keep you feeling satisfied and energized. Whether it’s for a cozy breakfast, post-workout treat, or just because—you deserve something warm, gooey, and good for you.
Ingredients
For the Rolls:
1 cup all-purpose flour (or whole wheat, cake, pastry, or self-rising)
8 oz Greek yogurt (plain or vanilla preferred)
2 tsp baking powder (skip if using self-rising flour)
1/4 tsp salt (skip if using self-rising flour)
2 Tbsp butter (or coconut oil, or nut butter)
1/4 cup brown sugar substitute (or your preferred sweetener)
Ground cinnamon – generous sprinkle!
For the Frosting:
6 oz cream cheese (fat-free, reduced fat, or full fat)
1 1/2 scoops vanilla protein powder (use a tasty one!)
1 tsp vanilla extract
2 oz Greek yogurt (cinnamon or vanilla flavor is ideal)
Sweetener, optional (if needed for extra sweetness)
Instructions
Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Lightly grease a baking dish.
In a bowl, mix flour, baking powder, salt, and yogurt until dough forms.
Roll out dough into a rectangle on a floured surface.
Melt butter and spread it over the dough. Sprinkle with brown sugar substitute and lots of cinnamon.
Roll the dough into a log and slice into 6–8 rolls. Arrange in baking dish.
Bake for 20–25 minutes, until golden and fluffy.
While baking, beat cream cheese, protein powder, Greek yogurt, vanilla, and sweetener (if needed) until smooth.
Let rolls cool slightly, then top generously with frosting.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
Nutrition
- Calories: 180 per serving
- Sugar: 3g per serving
- Fat: 5g per serving
- Carbohydrates: 22g per serving
- Fiber: 2g per serving
- Protein: 12g per serving