Cinnamon Rolls
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My go to Christmas Morning Cinnamon Rolls!
Dough
260 grams high protein flour extra 10g for kneading/dusting
40 grams vanilla protein powder
30 grams zero calorie natural sweetener
5 grams sugar 1 tsp
6 grams instant yeast 1.5 tsp
4 grams baking powder 1 tsp
1 gram salt 1/4 tsp
1 egg yolk
100 grams yogurt
90-120 mls low fat milk sub for soy, skim, full fat, etc. Start with 90mls and as needed.
1/2 tsp oil used to oil the bowl for rising
Filling
30 grams light butter
40 grams maple syrup
3 tsp cinnamon
Healthy cream cheese frosting
50 grams light cream cheese
1/2 tbsp milk
30 grams monkfruit icing sugar alternative or normal icing sugar
INSTRUCTIONS
1. Mix dry ingredients in a bowl, make sure to separate salt and yeast as salt kills yeast
2. Microwave milk for 30 seconds until slightly warm and add to the dry ingredients- add 100ml at first, and gradually add 15mls at a time once all other wet ingredients are added until you get a nice sticky dough
3. Mix 1 egg yolk with the yogurt until properly combined and add to the rest of the ingredients
4. Mix well (using hands or a stand mixer) until a sticky dough forms
5. Optional: Cover the dough with a cloth/cling wrap or shower cap and let it rest for 10 minutes. This allows the dough to relax and strengthens the gluten so that kneading will be easier and take less time. Makes the dough much easier to work with
6. Dust surface with flour and knead for 5-10 mins or use a stand mixer on medium speed
7. Once dough is nice and soft and passes the windowpane test (can be stretched out without breaking and allows light to pass through), add to an oiled bowl, cover and let it rise in a warm spot for 1 hour until doubled in size.
8. Once doubled in size, punch the air out and roll dough evenly to a large rectangle (make sure the dough is not too thick or thin)
9. Mix the softened butter (not melted- 5 seconds in microwave), sweetener and cinnamon and spread evenly over the dough
10. Roll tightly and cut into 10 rolls OR cut the dough separately and roll each roll individually
11. Cover and let the rolls sit in a warm spot for around 30-45 minutes or until doubled in size
12. Half way through the rise preheat oven to 180 degrees celsius (or 350F)
13. Bake rolls for 17-22 minutes (keep an eye on them as every oven is different)// Or airfryer at 160 degrees celsius for 12-15 minutes
14. Let rolls rest for 5-10 minutes before adding cream cheese frosting
Cream Cheese Frosting:
Soften cream cheese in microwave for no more than 10 seconds, add the rest of the ingredients and whisk until desired consistency is reached
Cinnamon rolls are a classic holiday treat, and making them healthier can still indulge your sweet tooth. These Protein Cinnamon Rolls use high-protein flour and low-calorie sweetener to maintain the fluffy texture while providing nutritional benefits. Start by mixing the dry ingredients separately from the yeast and salt, then incorporate the warm milk for a perfect dough consistency. It's key to let the dough rise properly; this enhances the flavor and texture. Once rolled and filled with cinnamon and maple syrup, allow them to rise again before baking to achieve that light, airy quality that everyone loves. A great tip for making the cream cheese frosting is to start with softened cream cheese and mix in icing sugar alternatives like monk fruit for a healthier option. Experimenting with different milks helps you customize the recipe to suit your dietary needs. Whether you're enjoying these rolls on Christmas morning or any breakfast occasion, they'll surely become a family favorite. Pair them with your morning coffee or hot chocolate for the perfect start to your day!
