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Close-up of a slice of high-protein cinnamon roll bread, drizzled with white icing.

High-Protein Cinnamon Roll Bread

This recipe for high-protein cinnamon roll bread uses cottage cheese to add protein and moisture, making it a healthier alternative to traditional cinnamon rolls. It's perfect for busy families and health-conscious individuals.
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Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 35 minutes
Cooling Time 10 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 5 minutes
Servings: 6 rolls
Course: Breakfast, Dessert
Cuisine: American
Calories: 255
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

Dough
  • 1.75 cup all purpose flour
  • 1 tablespoon baking powder
  • 1.5 teaspoons salt
  • 1.25 cup full fat cottage cheese blended until smooth
Filling
  • 0.33 cup coconut sugar
  • 1.5 tablespoons melted butter or coconut oil
  • 1 tablespoon cinnamon
Icing
  • 0.33 cup cream cheese
  • 1-2 tablespoons monk fruit or other powdered sugar use coconut sugar for a browner icing
  • 1 tablespoon milk of choice

Equipment

  • Food processor
  • Mixing bowls
  • Cutting board
  • Baking dish
  • Parchment paper

Method
 

  1. Preheat your oven to 350 degrees Fahrenheit (175 degrees Celsius).
  2. Place the cottage cheese in a food processor and blend until it is smooth.
  3. In a mixing bowl, combine the flour, baking powder, and salt. Add the blended cottage cheese to the dry ingredients and mix until a dough forms. Knead the dough until it is fully combined.
  4. Sprinkle some flour onto a cutting board. Place the dough on the floured surface and roll it into a rectangle shape, about ½ inch thick.
  5. In a separate bowl, mix together the filling ingredients (coconut sugar, melted butter or coconut oil, and cinnamon) until a paste forms. Spread this filling evenly over the dough rectangle.
  6. Starting with one of the shorter sides, slowly roll the dough into a cylinder shape. Use a wet knife or a piece of string to cut the dough into 6-7 rolls. Cutting into 6 rolls will result in slightly larger rolls.
  7. Place the rolls in a baking dish lined with parchment paper. Bake for 30-40 minutes, or until the rolls are golden brown.
  8. While the rolls are baking, prepare the icing. In a bowl, mix together the cream cheese, powdered sweetener, and milk until smooth.
  9. Remove the rolls from the oven and let them cool. Once cooled, top with the prepared icing and enjoy.

Nutrition

Calories: 255kcalCarbohydrates: 39gProtein: 10gFat: 7gSaturated Fat: 3gCholesterol: 20mgSodium: 990mgPotassium: 111mgFiber: 2gSugar: 8gVitamin A: 239IUVitamin C: 0.05mgCalcium: 188mgIron: 2mg

Notes

If you use coconut sugar in the icing, it will give the icing a brown color. For a lighter colored icing, use a different powdered sweetener.

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