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Protein Cinnamon Rolls

Christa Brown
These cinnamon buns provide 6 grams more protein than your average cinnamon buns to support your active lifestyle!
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Course Breakfast, Snack
Cuisine American
Servings 4
Calories 337 kcal

Equipment

  • 1 Rolling Pin
  • 1 6-inch Cake Pan
  • 2 Medium Size Mixing Bowls
  • 1 Small Mixing Bowl
  • 1 Measuring Cup (1 Cup)
  • 2 Measuring Spoons (1 Tablespoon and 1 Teaspoon)

Ingredients
  

  • 1 cup All-Purpose Flour
  • 2 tbsp Granulated Sugar
  • 2 tsp Baking Powder
  • 5 tbsp All-natural Apple Sauce
  • 1 tsp Pure Vanilla Extract
  • 6 tbsp Butter Alternative of choice
  • 4 tbsp No-Fat Plain Greek Yogurt
  • 1 scoop Vanilla Protein Powder 1st Phorm Level-1, Clean Simple Eats (code TAMI saves you money)

Instructions
 

  • Preheat your oven to 350°F (180°C).
  • In a mixing bowl, combine the flour, baking powder, and sugar.
  • In another bowl, soften the butter. Then whisk together the applesauce, Greek yogurt, and vanilla extract.
  • Add the wet ingredients to the dry ingredients and stir until a dough forms.
  • Knead in the protein powder until fully incorporated into the mixture.
  • Roll out the dough into a rectangle about 1/4-inch thick.
  • In a small bowl, mix together the brown sugar, ground cinnamon and melted butter.
  • Starting at one end, tightly roll up the dough and slice it into 1-inch thick rounds.
  • Place the cinnamon buns into the prepared baking dish and bake for 20-25 minutes, or until golden brown and cooked through.
  • Enjoy!

Nutrition

Calories: 337kcalCarbohydrates: 45gProtein: 7gFat: 14g
Keyword healthy, high protein
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