Protein Cinnamon Rolls {20 Grams}

These protein cinnamon rolls are fluffy, gooey, and style precisely like every good cinnamon roll on the market. I really like how every roll packs can pack in 20 grams of protein!

In search of extra protein-packed breakfast recipes? Attempt protein pancakes, banana protein pancakes, protein in a single day oats, and protein bagels.

I reckon cinnamon rolls are one of many few meals that have to be loved as is- no lightening up, no healthifying, nada. Nonetheless, I used to be curious to see what would occur if I subbed out a few of the flour with protein powder in my home made cinnamon rolls. Properly, let’s simply say after getting a number of individuals to style take a look at it, I knew I needed to share these excessive protein cinnamon rolls right here.

Desk of Contents

1. Why I really like this recipe
2. Components wanted
3. How you can make protein cinnamon rolls
4. Recipe suggestions and variations
5. Storage and make-ahead suggestions
6. Extra baking with protein powder
7. Protein Cinnamon Rolls (Recipe Card)

Why I really like this recipe

• 20 grams of protein every! Every cinnamon roll begins with 10 grams of protein, when you add the frosting, it doubles!
• Fluffy, gooey, and completely frosted. Identical to any good cinnamon roll must be.
• Only one rise. Most yeasted rolls want a minimum of two rises however not these ones!
• Pantry staple components. Moreover the protein powder, there are not any unusual or odd components wanted.

Components wanted

• All-purpose flour and protein powder. A mixture of flour and protein powder is required to stop the rolls from being dry and/or brittle. I like to recommend utilizing casein protein powder or a vegan mix (pea protein powder or brown rice protein powder) as they’re naturally thicker and ideal for baking.
• Sugar (or sugar substitute). I like to make use of white sugar as a result of I don’t need these to be too wholesome tasting, however for those who’d choose to maintain the sugar down, I’ve examined it with allulose and couldn’t inform the distinction.
• Salt.
• Milk. Unsweetened almond milk, entire milk, soy milk, and so on.
• Butter. Unsalted.
• Yeast. Prompt yeast. At all times verify the use-by date as a result of it could have an effect on how a lot the dough rises and the way elastic it is going to be (tremendous vital for cinnamon rolls!).
• Egg. Room temperature.

Filling

• Butter. Softened to room temperature.
• Brown sugar. Once more, I used traditional brown sugar, however for a sugar-free sub, a brown sugar substitute works nicely, or extra allulose.
• Cinnamon.

Frosting

I’ve included two frosting choices here- each excessive in protein however utilizing totally different components.

• Traditional protein frosting. A easy mixture of Greek yogurt, confectioners’ sugar, and vanilla.
• Cream cheese protein-packed frosting. Vanilla protein powder, cream cheese, and a few vanilla extract.

How you can make protein cinnamon rolls

I’ve included step-by-step photographs under to make this recipe straightforward to observe at house. For the total printable recipe directions and ingredient portions, scroll to the recipe card on the backside of this publish.

Step 1- Make the dough. Whisk the flour, sugar, and salt in a single bowl. In one other, warmth up the milk and butter till the butter melts, then whisk within the yeast. Mix the moist and dry components till and blend till clean.

Step 2- Knead. Switch the dough onto a floured floor and knead for 2-3 minutes.

Step 3- Make the filling. Combine the softened butter, brown sugar, and cinnamon.

Step 4- Fill and roll. Roll out the dough right into a rectangle, add the filling, and roll it up. Slice into 10-12 items, and place in a greased baking dish.

Step 5- Relaxation. Cowl the baking dish and relaxation the rolls for 45 minutes or till doubled in measurement.

Step 6- Bake. Bake the protein cinnamon rolls for 25 minutes or till golden across the edges.

Step 7- Frost. Prep the frosting and unfold over the nice and cozy rolls.

Recipe suggestions and variations

• Permit time for the dough to rise. I’m naturally impatient, however belief me- placing apart round an hour to let the dough rise is 100% well worth the effort. Saying that, these will bake with out resting, however the dough received’t be as fluffy or rise as a lot.
• Don’t overheat the milk. When heating up the milk and butter, I like to recommend not letting the milk turn out to be overly sizzling. You need it to be lukewarm (heat sufficient for the butter to melt), however not searing sizzling. When you can, use an instant-read thermometer to verify and intention for 110F (45C).
• Don’t use whey protein powder. Whey protein is the cleanest protein powder (it has no fillers or thickeners), which is nice for smoothies however a no-go for baking. It dries out baked items and can utterly wreck the cinnamon rolls.
• Modify the frosting. When you choose a thicker frosting for the rolls, allow them to cool for about half-hour earlier than including it.

Storage and make-ahead suggestions

To retailer: Leftovers are finest saved within the fridge. I like to recommend consuming them inside 3 days, or else they lose their fluffiness.

To freeze: Place the cooled cinnamon rolls in an hermetic container and retailer within the freezer for as much as 6 months.

To make forward: As soon as the rolls are within the greased baking dish, cowl with tin foil and retailer within the fridge for as much as 48 hours. Earlier than baking, convey them to room temperature.

Extra baking with protein powder