Protein Cinnamon Rolls

Step 1

Preheat the oven to 350°F (180°C) and prepare a baking dish by lining it with parchment paper or lightly greasing it with oil.

Step 2

In a small bowl, whisk together the granulated sweetener and cinnamon. Set aside for later.

Step 3

In a large bowl, combine the flour, protein powder (or more flour), baking powder, sweetener, and salt.

Step 4

Add Greek yogurt to the dry ingredients and mix until a dough forms. Use your hands to knead the dough for about 2 minutes, until smooth.Note: Depending on the protein powder and yogurt, you may need to adjust the dough. If it’s too sticky, add more flour; if too dry, add more yogurt.

Step 5

On a floured surface, roll out the dough into a large rectangle, about ¼-inch thick.

Step 6

Brush the rolled-out dough with melted coconut oil (or butter/nut butter).

Step 7

Evenly sprinkle the cinnamon-sweetener mixture over the surface of the dough.

Step 8

Cut the dough into strips about 1 to 1 ½ inches wide. Starting from one end of each strip, tightly roll the dough into a spiral to form a roll.

Step 9

Place each roll into the prepared baking dish with the spiral side facing up. Leave a little space between each as they will expand during baking.

Step 10

Bake the rolls for 20 minutes, or until golden on top. Let them cool in the baking dish for at least 5 minutes before adding frosting.

Step 11

In a bowl, whisk together Greek yogurt, protein powder, and vanilla extract. If the frosting is too thick, thin it with 1-2 teaspoons of milk.Note: Optionally, sweeten with additional granulated sweetener if your protein powder is unflavored.

Step 12

Drizzle or spread the frosting over the cinnamon rolls just before serving.