cinnamon-sweet, and topped with a creamy cottage-cheese icing.
Each roll lands around 8g protein (depending on brands), and they’re ready in under 30 minutes!
🍥 High-Protein Cinnamon Rolls (No Yeast, No Rising!)
Makes 8 rolls · Ready in 25–30 minutes
INGREDIENTS
For the Dough
1 cup cottage cheese (blended smooth)
1 cup Greek yogurt (plain, 0% or 2%)
2 cups self-rising flour
(or 2 cups all-purpose flour + 3 tsp baking powder + ½ tsp salt)
2 tbsp sugar (optional but recommended)
1 tsp vanilla extract
For the Filling
3 tbsp butter, melted (or coconut oil)
½ cup brown sugar
1–2 tbsp cinnamon
Pinch of salt
For the High-Protein Frosting
½ cup cottage cheese
¼ cup Greek yogurt
2–3 tbsp powdered sugar (or maple syrup/honey)
½ tsp vanilla extract
Optional: 1 scoop vanilla protein powder (for extra protein + thickness)
INSTRUCTIONS
- Make the Dough
Blend cottage cheese until smooth and creamy.
In a bowl, mix: blended cottage cheese, Greek yogurt, vanilla, and sugar.
Add the flour and mix with a spatula until a soft dough forms.
Knead lightly on a floured surface for 1–2 minutes until smooth.
(Dough should be soft, not sticky. Add a little flour if needed.) - Roll the Dough
Roll dough out into a rectangle, about 10×14 inches.
Brush with melted butter.
Mix cinnamon + brown sugar + salt and sprinkle evenly over the dough. - Roll & Cut
Roll tightly from the long side.
Slice into 8 rolls.
Place into a parchment-lined baking dish. - Bake
Bake at 375°F (190°C) for 18–22 minutes, until lightly golden. - Make the High-Protein Frosting
Blend everything until perfectly smooth and creamy.
Taste and adjust sweetness. - Frost & Serve
Spread or drizzle the frosting on the warm rolls just like in your picture.
Enjoy immediately — they’re soft, gooey, sweet, and satisfying!
Want Variations?
I can give you: ✔ a chocolate version
✔ pumpkin spice
✔ lemon roll
✔ 30g-protein single-serve mug roll
✔ air fryer version
Just tell me!