Healthy High Protein Cinnamon Roll for One

Who says cinnamon rolls have to be a weekend indulgence? This single-serve, high-protein cinnamon roll is everything you love about the classic, warm, gooey, sweet, and perfectly spiced, but made with wholesome ingredients that won’t derail your goals. It’s the ultimate cozy breakfast, post-workout snack, or mid-afternoon treat you can whip up in under 20 minutes.

Made with True Nutrition Cinnamon Bun Whey Protein Powder (use code HEALTHYHELPER to save $$!), this recipe packs a punch of high-quality protein while keeping things soft, fluffy, and totally satisfying. No complicated yeast doughs or overnight proofs, just mix, roll, bake, and drizzle your way to single-serve bliss.

Why You’ll Love It:

• Over 25g of protein (depending on your protein powder)
• Can easily be made gluten-free or dairy-free
• Ready in 15 minutes, start to finish
• That freshly baked cinnamon roll flavor in a healthier, portion-controlled package

Ingredients for a Healthy High-Protein Cinnamon Roll for One:

Cinnamon Filling:

Sugar-Free Icing:

• 2 tbsp Greek yogurt (or coconut yogurt for dairy-free)
• 1/2 tsp vanilla extract
• 1-2 packets stevia or monk fruit sweetener (code HEALTHYHELPER saves $$!)
• Splash of almond milk (for desired consistency)

Instructions for Healthy High-Protein Cinnamon Roll for One:

1. Preheat Oven: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
2. Prepare Dough: In a small bowl, mix oat flour, True Nutrition Cinnamon Bun Whey Protein Powder, baking powder, and cinnamon. In another bowl, whisk together melted coconut oil, egg white, almond milk, vanilla extract, and sweetener (if using).
3. Combine Wet and Dry Ingredients: Pour the wet ingredients into the dry mixture and stir until a soft dough forms.
4. Roll and Add Filling: On a clean surface, sprinkle a bit of oat flour and roll the dough out into a small rectangle. Brush with melted coconut oil and sprinkle the cinnamon and sweetener mixture for the filling.
5. Roll the Dough: Gently roll the dough into a cinnamon roll shape and place it in a small, greased ramekin or muffin tin.
6. Bake: Bake for 12-15 minutes or until golden brown and firm.
7. Make the Icing: While the cinnamon roll is baking, whisk together the yogurt, vanilla, sweetener, and almond milk to create the sugar-free icing.
8. Drizzle and Serve: Once the cinnamon roll is baked, drizzle the sugar-free icing on top, and enjoy!

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A blend of oat flour and whey protein gives the base a tender, bakery-style texture, while a touch of coconut oil keeps every bite soft and rich. The cinnamon-sweet filling caramelizes as it bakes, and the creamy Greek yogurt icing adds the perfect finishing touch.

Healthy comfort food? Confirmed. This one’s proof that you can have your cinnamon roll and eat it too.

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