This fluffy and gooey Protein Cinnamon Roll is a great way to start your day. The dough is made with greek yogurt for a great source of protein and nutritional benefits. But most importantly, it is delicious!

Protein Cinnamon Roll topped with a vanilla cream cheese frosting.

Can you believe that this cinnamon roll is made with greek yogurt?!

And it tastes delicious too.

The cinnamon roll dough comes out fluffy and light without using any yeast.

However, the star of this recipe is the iconic cinnamon sugar filling to help create the gooey center of a cinnamon roll that we all know and love.

But my favorite part has to be how easy this recipe is to make!

Main Ingredients

Cinnamon Roll Dough Ingredients
Cinnamon Roll Dough Ingredients
Cinnamon Roll Filling Ingredients.
Cinnamon Roll Filling Ingredients

Why You Will LOVE This Recipe

It’s a cinnamon roll. I mean…who doesn’t love a good cinnamon roll? Especially one that you don’t have to share!

The flavor and texture. A gooey center (my favorite part) with perfectly fluffy dough. Topped with a smooth and creamy vanilla cream cheese frosting for the ultimate bite.

It’s (kind of) healthy! The dough is made with greek yogurt for some added protein. While this recipe is still it treat, it adds some nutritional value.

How to Make One Protein Cinnamon Roll

  1. Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F
  2. Melt the butter for the filling and set aside to cool
  3. In a small bowl, combine the dark brown sugar and ground cinnamon using a fork. Set aside
  4. To a mixing bowl, add all of the dough ingredients
  5. Combine until you can form the dough into a ball (You should be able to press your finger into the dough without it sticking)
  6. If your finger is sticking to the dough add 1 tsp of flour until you’re able to press your finger into the ball of dough without it sticking
  7. Flour your surface to roll out the dough
  8. Roll the dough out into a rectangle and and brush with the melted butter
  9. Add the brown sugar cinnamon mixture on top, gently pressing it down with your fingers
  10. Using a pizza cutter or knife, cut off the ends of each side to make straight edges
  11. Cut the dough into two strips
  12. Roll one strip into a cinnamon roll then place it on the other strip to roll into a large cinnamon roll
  13. Place into a greased ramekin or oven safe-bowl
  14. (Optional) Brush the top and sides with any remaining melted butter
  15. Bake for 28-30 minutes or until cinnamon roll has risen with the edges golden
  16. While the cinnamon roll bakes, make the frosting
  17. In a mixing bowl, combined the softened butter and cream cheese using an electric hand mixer
  18. Add the vanilla and powdered sugar until it is fully combined. (If you would like the frosting to be thicker add 1-2 tbsp of powdered sugar)
  19. Once the cinnamon roll is baked, let it sit in the dish for 5-10 minutes
  20. Remove from the dish and top with the frosting
  21. Enjoy!
Dough ingredients in a bowl.
Add the dough ingredients to a mixing bowl
Dough ball in a bowl.
Combine and form into a ball
Ball of dough on floured surface to be rolled out.
Flour your surface
Dough rolled out on floured surface.
Roll out the dough
Dough rolled out and topped with butter.
Brush with melted butter
Dough rolled out topped with butter and cinnamon sugar mixture.
Add the cinnamon sugar mixture
Prepared dough cut into strips.
Trim excess and cut into two pieces
Cinnamon roll in a greased dish.
Roll up one piece then roll it inside the other
Cinnamon roll in a greased dish brushed with melted butter.
Brush any remaining melted butter on top and edges
The baked cinnamon roll in dish.
Bake
Baked cinnamon roll on parchment paper.
Let cool slightly
Baked cinnamon roll on parchment paper topped with frosting.
Add frosting
A cinnamon roll on parchment paper topped with frosting and cut in half.
Enjoy!

Frequently Asked Questions

Can this Protein Cinnamon Roll be made gluten-free friendly?

Yes, swap the regular flour for Gluten Free All Purpose Flour at a 1:1 ratio.

What is the size I should roll out the dough?

You want it to be a rectangle shape. It should be about 4-5 inches wide and 10-12 inches long.

How do I know the cinnamon roll is done baking?

The cinnamon roll should rise and spread to fill out more of the small ramekin or oven-safe dish. The edges and tops will also be slightly golden. However, the center should look gooey and not dry.

Can I make more than one cinnamon roll?

I have not tested this recipe with more than one cinnamon roll. However, if you do multiply the recipe to make more than one, it should work just fine!

What is the best way to store the cinnamon roll or any leftovers?

Store in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 5 days. When ready to enjoy, heat in the microwave for 30 second increments until warmed to your liking.

Cinnamon Roll cut in half.
Protein Cinnamon Roll topped with a vanilla cream cheese frosting.

One Protein Cinnamon Roll

Prep Time: 15 minutes
Cook Time: 30 minutes
Total Time: 45 minutes
Yield: 1
This fluffy and gooey Protein Cinnamon Roll is a great way to start your day. The dough is made with greek yogurt for a great source of protein and nutritional benefits. But most importantly, it is delicious!
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Ingredients
 

Dough Ingredients

  • 1/3 cup All Purpose Flour
  • 1/2 tsp Baking Powder
  • 1/4 cup Plain Greek Yogurt, 2% or 5%
  • 1/2 tbsp Maple Syrup

Filling Ingredients

  • 1 tbsp Salted Butter, softened to room temperature
  • 1 tbsp Dark Brown Sugar, packed
  • 1/4 tsp Ground Cinnamon

Vanilla Cream Cheese Frosting

  • 1 oz Plain Cream Cheese, softened to room temperature
  • 1 tbsp Salted Butter, softened to room temperature
  • 1/4 cup Powdered Sugar
  • 1/2 tsp Vanilla Extract

Instructions
 

  • Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F
  • Melt the butter for the filling and set aside to cool
  • In a small bowl, combine the dark brown sugar and ground cinnamon using a fork. Set aside
  • To a mixing bowl, add all of the dough ingredients
  • Combine until you can form the dough into a ball (You should be able to press your finger into the dough without it sticking)
  • If your finger is sticking to the dough add 1 tsp of flour until you're able to press your finger into the ball of dough without it sticking
  • Flour your surface to roll out the dough
  • Roll the dough out into a rectangle and and brush with the melted butter
  • Add the brown sugar cinnamon mixture on top, gently pressing it down with your fingers
  • Using a pizza cutter or knife, cut off the ends of each side to make straight edges
  • Cut the dough into two strips
  • Roll one strip tightly into a cinnamon roll then place it on the other strip to roll again into a larger cinnamon roll
  • Place into a small, greased ramekin or oven safe-bowl
  • (Optional) Brush the top and sides with any remaining melted butter
  • Bake for 28-30 minutes or until cinnamon roll has risen with the edges golden
  • While the cinnamon roll bakes, make the frosting
  • In a mixing bowl, combined the softened butter and cream cheese using an electric hand mixer
  • Add the vanilla and powdered sugar until it is fully combined. (If you would like the frosting to be thicker add 1-2 tbsp of powdered sugar)
  • Once the cinnamon roll is baked, let it sit in the dish for 5-10 minutes
  • Remove from the dish and top with the frosting
  • Enjoy!

Nutrition

Serving: 1g, Calories: 510kcal, Carbohydrates: 66g, Protein: 11g, Fat: 23g, Saturated Fat: 14g, Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g, Monounsaturated Fat: 6g, Trans Fat: 1g, Cholesterol: 62mg, Sodium: 415mg, Potassium: 183mg, Fiber: 1g, Sugar: 32g, Vitamin A: 719IU, Vitamin C: 0.02mg, Calcium: 224mg, Iron: 2mg
Author: Jessica Selensky
Course: Breakfast, brunch, Dessert
Cuisine: American
Keywords: Cinnamon Rolls, high-protein breakfast, Protein Cinnamon Roll, Protein Dessert, single serve recipe, sweet breakfast

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