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Protein cinnamon rolls

A protein-packed take on the classic cinnamon roll. All the warm cinnamon flavour, none of the sugar crash. Topped with a cream cheese protein icing.

Protein cinnamon rolls

I love a traditional cinnamon roll, but with the sugar and fat content, they can’t be a daily thing. This is a protein version that hits the same flavour notes without the crash. Goals to achieve.

Ingredients

  • 1/4 cup almond flour
  • 1 tablespoon coconut sugar
  • 1 teaspoon baking powder
  • Pinch of salt
  • 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
  • 1 egg
  • 2 egg whites
  • 2 tablespoons coconut oil
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • Topping: 30g low-fat cream cheese
  • Topping: 1 tablespoon coconut sugar
  • Topping: 2 tablespoons whey protein isolate (vanilla)

Method

  1. Line a baking sheet with parchment paper and preheat oven to 210°C.
  2. Mix almond flour, coconut sugar, baking powder, salt, and cinnamon in a bowl.
  3. Add the egg, egg whites, coconut oil, and vanilla extract. Mix until combined.
  4. Sprinkle extra cinnamon into the dough and mix through. Turn out onto the parchment-lined baking sheet and shape by hand into a rough circle.
  5. Bake for 15 minutes. Remove from oven and let cool.
  6. For the icing: beat cream cheese, coconut sugar, and whey protein isolate until smooth. Spread over the cooled scone.
Written by
Steph Pearce
Women's health, nutrition & performance coach
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