High-Protein, Low-Fat Cinnamon Rolls

• servings: 8-10

Ingredients

Dough Ingredients

• 1 cup oats, ground into oat flour (or use whole wheat flour)

• ½ cup vanilla or plain protein powder (whey or plant-based)

• 2 tsp baking powder

• ¼ tsp baking soda

• ¼ tsp salt

• 2 tsp sweetener (like erythritol, monkfruit, or sugar if desired)

• ¾ cup unsweetened Greek yogurt (acts as moisture + protein)

• 2 egg whites (adds structure and protein)

• 1 tsp vanilla extract

Filling Ingredients

• 2 tbsp unsweetened applesauce (or mashed banana)

• 2 tsp cinnamon

• 1-2 tsp sweetener

• Optional: 1 tsp vanilla extract

Directions

Instructions

1. Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Line a baking dish with parchment paper.

2. Make the dough:

• Mix oat flour, protein powder, baking powder, baking soda, salt, and sweetener in a bowl.

• In another bowl, whisk Greek yogurt, egg whites, and vanilla.

• Combine wet + dry ingredients into a sticky dough. If too dry, add a tsp or two of milk.

3. Roll & fill:

• Roll dough into a rectangle (~½ inch thick) between two sheets of parchment par

• Spread filling evenly over dough (applesauce + cinnamon + sweetener).

4. Roll up & slice:

• Roll the dough tightly from the long side.

• Slice into 8-10 rolls and place them in your prepared pan.

5. Bake:

• Bake for 15-20 minutes, until lightly golden.

Glaze:

• Mix yogurt, sweetener, and vanilla. Drizzle over warm rolls.

Notes

Macros (per roll, approx., if 10 rolls)

• Calories: ~90-100

• Protein: ~8-10 g

• Fat: ~1 g

• Carbs: ~12-15 g (mostly from oats)