Excessive-Protein Cinnamon Rolls (small batch)

Are you a protein girlie who loves cinnamon rolls? These unbelievable Small Batch Protein Cinnamon Rolls are made with minimal elements, haven’t any rise time, and comprise some sneaky added protein — hey blended cottage cheese!

These luscious protein cinnamon rolls make 4 massive buns, AND pack a whopping 13g of protein! They’re sticky, candy, and ideal for a fast indulgence or serving a small group.

Close-up of hands holding a frosted protein cinnamon roll with a sprinkle of cinnamon on top. — Screenshot

We’ve been experimenting with our 2 ingredient protein dough — flour + Greek yogurt (re: protein bagels) and determined to up it much more with blended cottage cheese. Let me inform you, WE’VE DONE IT. These come out with the identical precise texture as a cinni roll, however with zero rise time 13g of protein per roll. It’s really a win-win 😃

And you can also make simply sufficient to fulfill your candy tooth as a substitute of baking a complete pan. We’ve tried this as soon as earlier than with our Small Batch Skinny Mint Brownies, and so they had been such successful, and for good motive! Generally you need a cinnamon roll with out baking a complete batch — possibly you’re serving a small group, possibly you need the benefit of this recipe — regardless ENJOY, MY FRIENDS.

All-purpose flour: The bottom of the dough, all-purpose flour offers these cinnamon rolls the right texture.
Blended cottage cheese: Be sure to mix your cottage cheese earlier than mixing it with the dough. This may guarantee a clean consistency all through.
Maple syrup: Maple syrup and cinnamon are a match made in sticky roll heaven.
Brown sugar: For the filling, you’ll combine brown sugar with butter and cinnamon.
Protein powder: Use your fav protein powder so as to add some further protein to your rolls!
Floor cinnamon: Want I say extra?
Cream cheese: Use softened cream cheese to make the right creamy topping.
Electrical mixer: You’ll want an electrical mixer to get the cream cheese frosting good and clean.

Different Scrumptious Filling Inspo

We stored our excessive protein cinnamon rolls recipe easy with a traditional cinnamon and sugar filling, however be at liberty to get inventive with different fillings! Some concepts embrace:

right here’s a tip!

Wait to frost the cinnamon rolls till proper earlier than serving. This may stop the frosting from melting into the rolls and changing into too runny.

Be at liberty to prep and freeze these forward of time. After you roll your cinnamon rolls, place them onto a slicing board or baking sheet. Freeze them individually for two hours. As soon as they’re partially frozen, tightly wrap them in plastic wrap and freeze them for as much as 3 months.

Be sure to totally thaw them earlier than baking.

Retailer the frosting in an hermetic container within the fridge for as much as every week.

Preheat the oven to 350ºF and line a small baking sheet with parchment paper.
Make the dough: add the flour, blended cottage cheese, maple syrup, and baking powder to a bowl and blend to mix. As soon as mixed, knead the dough right into a ball. You’ll know the dough is prepared if you happen to poke the dough and it bounces proper again.
Lay the dough onto a floured floor and roll it out right into a 4×8-inch rectangle (measurements would not have to be precise).
Make the cinnamon filling: in a small bowl, mix the brown sugar, protein powder, and cinnamon.
Unfold the brown sugar combination excessive of the rolled-out dough. Then tightly roll the dough lengthwise right into a log.
Lower the cinnamon rolls into 2-inch broad rolls, it is best to have 4 rolls. Dip your fingers into water and hint it alongside the appears of the cinnamon rolls. Then gently pinch to verify the ends are hooked up to the roll. This manner they gained’t unroll whereas baking.
Switch the rolls to the lined baking sheet and bake for 20-22 minutes.
Make the frosting: Whereas the rolls are baking, add all of the elements to a bowl and use an electrical mixer to combine the elements collectively. Make certain the cream cheese is softened or you’ll find yourself with lumpy frosting.
Earlier than frosting, brush on some melted butter. Then, frost the cinnamon rolls proper earlier than serving.* For those who’re fancy, sprinkle on some floor cinnamon.