High Protein Cinnamon Buns
High Protein Cinnamon Buns
Ingredients
For the Dough
- 250 grams bread flour
- 260 grams plain 0% Greek yogurt
- 2 teaspoons baking powder
- 1/2 teaspoon cinnamon, as needed
- 1/4 teaspoon salt, as needed
For the Cinnamon Sweetener
- 1/4 cup monk fruit sweetener, (30 grams)
- 1 teaspoon cinnamon, as needed
For the High Protein Icing
- 80 grams vanilla Greek yogurt
- 1 scoop vanilla whey protein
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1/4 teaspoon cinnamon, as needed
Instructions
- 1
Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Lightly grease a baking sheet or a round metal pan.
⏱️ 5 min•🌡️ 350
- 2
In a large mixing bowl, combine the bread flour, plain 0% Greek yogurt, baking powder, 1/2 teaspoon of cinnamon, and 1/4 teaspoon of salt. Mix with a spatula until a shaggy dough forms, then use your hands to knead until a smooth dough ball is achieved.
⏱️ 5 min
- 3
Lightly flour a clean work surface. Place the dough ball onto the floured surface and use a rolling pin to roll it out into a rectangle, approximately 1/4 inch thick. Trim the edges to form a neat square or rectangle.
⏱️ 3 min
- 4
In a small bowl, combine the monk fruit sweetener and 1 teaspoon of cinnamon. Sprinkle this cinnamon sweetener mixture evenly across the entire surface of the rolled-out dough.
⏱️ 2 min
- 5
Tightly roll the dough into a log shape, starting from one of the longer sides. Using a sharp knife, carefully slice the dough log into 6 equal pieces.
⏱️ 3 min
- 6
Place the 6 sliced cinnamon bun pieces onto the prepared baking sheet or pan. Bake in the preheated oven for 20–25 minutes, or until golden brown and cooked through.
⏱️ 25 min•🌡️ 350
- 7
While the buns are baking, prepare the high protein icing. In a separate bowl, combine the vanilla Greek yogurt, vanilla whey protein, vanilla extract, and 1/4 teaspoon of cinnamon. Mix thoroughly until the icing is smooth and free of lumps.
⏱️ 2 min
- 8
Once the cinnamon buns are finished baking, remove them from the oven. Allow them to cool slightly, then generously spread the prepared high protein icing on top of the warm buns. Serve immediately and enjoy!
⏱️ 5 min
Kitchen Tools
Nutrition Facts (per serving)
High Protein Cinnamon Buns
For the Dough
- 250 grams bread flour
- 260 grams plain 0% Greek yogurt
- 2 teaspoons baking powder
- 1/2 teaspoon cinnamon, as needed
- 1/4 teaspoon salt, as needed
For the Cinnamon Sweetener
- 1/4 cup monk fruit sweetener, (30 grams)
- 1 teaspoon cinnamon, as needed
For the High Protein Icing
- 80 grams vanilla Greek yogurt
- 1 scoop vanilla whey protein
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1/4 teaspoon cinnamon, as needed
Instructions
- 1
Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Lightly grease a baking sheet or a round metal pan.
⏱️ 5 min•🌡️ 350 - 2
In a large mixing bowl, combine the bread flour, plain 0% Greek yogurt, baking powder, 1/2 teaspoon of cinnamon, and 1/4 teaspoon of salt. Mix with a spatula until a shaggy dough forms, then use your hands to knead until a smooth dough ball is achieved.
⏱️ 5 min - 3
Lightly flour a clean work surface. Place the dough ball onto the floured surface and use a rolling pin to roll it out into a rectangle, approximately 1/4 inch thick. Trim the edges to form a neat square or rectangle.
⏱️ 3 min - 4
In a small bowl, combine the monk fruit sweetener and 1 teaspoon of cinnamon. Sprinkle this cinnamon sweetener mixture evenly across the entire surface of the rolled-out dough.
⏱️ 2 min - 5
Tightly roll the dough into a log shape, starting from one of the longer sides. Using a sharp knife, carefully slice the dough log into 6 equal pieces.
⏱️ 3 min - 6
Place the 6 sliced cinnamon bun pieces onto the prepared baking sheet or pan. Bake in the preheated oven for 20–25 minutes, or until golden brown and cooked through.
⏱️ 25 min•🌡️ 350 - 7
While the buns are baking, prepare the high protein icing. In a separate bowl, combine the vanilla Greek yogurt, vanilla whey protein, vanilla extract, and 1/4 teaspoon of cinnamon. Mix thoroughly until the icing is smooth and free of lumps.
⏱️ 2 min - 8
Once the cinnamon buns are finished baking, remove them from the oven. Allow them to cool slightly, then generously spread the prepared high protein icing on top of the warm buns. Serve immediately and enjoy!
⏱️ 5 min