Cinnamon rolls are the ultimate comfort food, and now you can enjoy them in a way that’s just as delicious but a whole lot more nourishing. These protein cinnamon rolls are made with Greek yogurt and protein powder, giving them a soft, fluffy bite while sneaking in extra fuel for your day.
Gather everything you need and preheat your oven to 350℉.
In a bowl, add your yogurt, protein powder, and a squirt of vanilla bean paste.
Next add in your flour, salt, and baking powder on top.
Mix lightly before stirring into your wet ingredients.
Once everything is mixed well, lightly flour your counter and place the dough on it.
Grab your rolling pin and roll it out into a big rectangle that is about ½ inch thick.
Once completely rolled out, make your cinnamon sugar mixture.
In a small microwave safe bowl, melt your butter and then add your coconut sugar and cinnamon.
Mix well and then spread all over the top of the rolled out dough.
Next, tightly wind up the dough starting from the short side of the rectangle.
Cut into about 1-1.5 inch pieces and reshape to look like a cinnamon roll before placing into your buttered 9 x 13 baking dish.
Bake for about 35 minutes or until tops are a little bit golden brown.
You can check around 30 minutes and bake a little longer if needed.
While the cinnamon rolls are baking, get the microwave safe bowl and soften your butter and cream cheese.
Once warmed and soft- mix it well, add in a squirt of vanilla bean paste or a splash of vanilla extract and your powdered sugar.
Whisk together until smooth and once the cinnamon rolls come out of the oven, drizzle over top. Enjoy!
Notes
If you love a strong cinnamon flavor, add a little cinnamon to your frosting. Best fresh! Store in a container in the refrigerator for up to 4-5 days. Very good warmed up leftover!