Fluffy Protein Cinnamon Rolls

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Description
 These cinnamon rolls aren't your traditional empty calorie pastries. They have a good blend of protein, fats, carbs, and fiber, making them a nutritious breakfast choice, with a homemade No Sugar Added Apple Spread filling. The batch makes only 1 serving (a few smaller cinnamon rolls), but can be easily scaled up. For a different protein pastry breakfast, see my PB&J Protein PopTart
Time
Prep Time:
22 minutes

Rest Time:
30 minutes

Cook Time:
8 minutes

Total Time:
1 hour
Cost
Total Cost:

Cost per Serving:
$1.68
Ingredients
Serving(s)
Dough
Filling
Glaze
  • 4 tsp Unsweetened vanilla almond milk
  • 2 tbsp Powdered peanut butter
  • 1 tsp Extra virgin olive oil
  • 1/2 tsp Cinnamon
Instructions
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  1. In a medium bowl, whisk together the dry ingredients for the dough - protein powder, coconut flour, whole wheat flour, baking powder, cinnamon, and salt

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  2. Add in the wet ingredients (almond extract, sweetener, and yogurt), and mix until fully combined. You may need to use your hands

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  3. The dough should be slightly sticky. Refrigerate for about 30 minutes to make handling easier

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  4. Put the dough on a piece of parchment paper, and flatten with your fingers into an even rectangle. Spread the No Sugar Added Apple Spread filling on top. Date paste or unsweetened applesauce should also work

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  5. Roll the dough into 1 long cinnamon roll (left to right when in the position in the photo above), using a butter knife to help peel the dough off the parchment. Cut with a knife or dental floss into 4 pieces

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  6. Air fry the cinnamon rolls cut side down at 350F for about 8 minutes, or until lightly golden brown and slightly crispy

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  7. Meanwhile, prepare the glaze by mixing together the ingredients in a small bowl (almond milk, PB2, EVOO, and cinnamon). Add some sweetener if you want

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  8. Dollop the glaze on top of the baked cinnamon rolls, and enjoy

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Nutrition Facts
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Servings: 1
Calories: 459
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Total Fat: 11.7g (15 %)
 Saturated Fat: 3.6g (18 %)
 Polyunsaturated Fat: 0.7g
 Monounsaturated Fat: 3.2g
Cholesterol: 71mg (24 %)
Sodium: 524mg (23 %)
Total Carbohydrate: 49.5g (18 %)
 Fiber: 14.9g (53 %)
 Net Carbs: 32.3g
 Total Sugar: 20.3g
  Added Sugar: 0.9g (2%)
 Sugar Alcohol: 2.3g
Protein: 42.1g (84 %)
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Vitamin B12: 1.16mcg (48 %)
Vitamin D: 0mcg (0 %)
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Calcium: 401mg (31 %)
Iron: 3.36mg (19 %)
Magnesium: 92mg (22 %)
Potassium: 867mg (18 %)
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Glycemic Index:
45.2

Glycemic Load:
21.7