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High-Protein Cinnamon Rolls with Cottage Cheese

7 Fluffy & Powerful High-Protein Cinnamon Rolls with Cottage Cheese (8g Protein Each!)


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  • Author: Gianna Poulef
  • Total Time: 2 hrs
  • Yield: 12 rolls 1x

Description

Soft, fluffy high-protein cinnamon rolls made with cottage cheese and Greek yogurt—about 8 grams of protein per roll.


Ingredients

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2½ cups all-purpose flour

2¼ tsp instant yeast

¼ cup granulated sugar

½ tsp salt

½ cup Greek yogurt

½ cup cottage cheese, blended

1 large egg

¼ cup warm milk

2 tbsp melted butter

â…“ cup brown sugar

1 tbsp cinnamon

2 tbsp softened butter

4 oz cream cheese

¼ cup Greek yogurt

2 tbsp powdered sugar

½ tsp vanilla extract


Instructions

1. Mix dry ingredients.

2. Add yogurt, cottage cheese, egg, milk, and butter to form dough.

3. Knead and let rise 1 hour.

4. Roll dough and spread filling.

5. Slice into rolls and let rise 30 minutes.

6. Bake at 350°F for 22–25 minutes.

7. Mix glaze and drizzle over warm rolls.

Notes

Blend cottage cheese smooth.

Do not overbake.

Store chilled for best texture.

  • Prep Time: 25 mins
  • Cook Time: 25 mins
  • Category: Breakfast
  • Method: Baking
  • Cuisine: American

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1 roll
  • Calories: 210
  • Sugar: 10g
  • Sodium: 190mg
  • Fat: 6g
  • Saturated Fat: 3g
  • Unsaturated Fat: 3g
  • Trans Fat: 0g
  • Carbohydrates: 32g
  • Fiber: 2g
  • Protein: 8g
  • Cholesterol: 45mg