Gooey High-Protein Cinnamon Rolls

• servings: Makes 9 rolls

Ingredients

Dough

Ingredients

• 1 cup warm unsweetened almond milk

• 1 packet (2¼ tsp) active dry yeast

• 2 tbsp granulated sweetener (or regular sugar)

• 2 egg whites

• ¾ cup nonfat Greek yogurt

• 2 cups white whole wheat flour (or all-purpose for softer texture)

• ½ cup vanilla protein powder (whey works best for texture)

• ½ tsp salt

• 1 tsp vanilla

Gooey Cinnamon Filling

Ingredients

• ¼ cup brown sugar (or brown sugar substitute)

• 1½ tbsp cornstarch

• 1½ tbsp unsweetened applesauce

• 1 tbsp almond milk

• 1½ tbsp cinnamon

• Pinch salt

Mix into a thick paste.

Protein Cream Cheese Glaze

Ingredients

• ½ cup nonfat Greek yogurt

• 2 tbsp whipped light cream cheese

• 1 scoop vanilla protein powder

• Sweetener to taste

• Splash almond milk to thin

Whip until smooth.

Directions

Instructions

1. Bloom yeast in warm milk + sweetener (5-10 minutes until foamy).

2. Mix in egg whites, yogurt, vanilla.

3. Add flour, protein powder, and salt. Knead 5-7 minutes.

4. Let rise 60 minutes until doubled.

5. Roll into rectangle.

6. Spread filling evenly.

7. Roll tightly and cut into 9 rolls.

8. Place in pan. let rise 20-30 minutes.

Notes

Approximate Macros (per roll, with glaze)

• Calories: ~170

• Protein: 14-16g

• Fat: 2-3g

• Carbs: ~22g