Protein Cinnamon Rolls Frosting (Printable Version)
Fluffy cinnamon rolls with gooey center, topped with vanilla protein frosting. Simple, macro-friendly, and quick to make.
# What You'll Need:
→ Protein Cinnamon Roll Dough
01 -
190 g all-purpose flour or whole wheat flour
02 -
50 g vanilla or unflavored protein powder, or more flour as needed
03 -
3 tablespoons granulated sweetener (monk fruit or preferred alternative)
04 -
1.5 teaspoons baking powder
05 -
0.25 teaspoon salt
06 -
240 g Greek yogurt, minimum 2% fat
→ Cinnamon Filling
07 -
2 tablespoons melted coconut oil, or melted butter or nut butter
08 -
3 tablespoons granulated sweetener
09 -
2 teaspoons ground cinnamon
→ High Protein Frosting
10 -
80 g Greek yogurt, minimum 2% fat
11 -
1 scoop vanilla protein powder
12 -
0.5 teaspoon vanilla extract
13 -
1 to 2 teaspoons milk, as needed for consistency
14 -
1 to 2 tablespoons granulated sweetener, optional for unflavored protein powder
# Step-by-Step Guide:
01 -
Preheat the oven to 180°C. Line a baking dish with parchment paper or lightly grease with oil.
02 -
In a small bowl, mix the granulated sweetener and ground cinnamon for the filling. Set aside.
03 -
In a large bowl, combine flour, protein powder, baking powder, sweetener, and salt. Add Greek yogurt and mix until a dough forms. Knead by hand for 2 minutes until smooth. Adjust with additional flour if sticky or more yogurt if dry.
04 -
On a floured surface, roll dough into a large rectangle approximately 0.5 cm thick. Brush melted coconut oil evenly over the surface. Sprinkle the cinnamon-sweetener mixture evenly over the dough.
05 -
Slice dough into strips 2.5–4 cm wide. Starting from one end, tightly roll each strip into a spiral. Arrange rolls in the prepared dish with space between each for expansion.
06 -
Place the baking dish in the oven and bake for 20 minutes, or until rolls are golden on top. Let cool in the dish for at least 5 minutes.
07 -
In a bowl, whisk Greek yogurt, protein powder, and vanilla extract. If too thick, add 1–2 teaspoons milk to reach desired consistency. Sweeten with additional granulated sweetener if needed.
08 -
Drizzle or spread the protein frosting over warm cinnamon rolls just before serving.
# Additional Notes:
01 -
For best dough texture, use casein or vegan protein powder, adjusting with extra yogurt or flour as needed for a smooth, pliable consistency.
02 -
For smooth frosting, whey protein blends easily, but any vanilla or unflavored protein powder can be used with slight adjustments to milk.