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A close-up of a delicious high-protein cinnamon roll bread, swirled with cinnamon and topped with a creamy glaze.

High-Protein Cinnamon Roll Bread Made with Cottage Cheese

This recipe creates a delicious cinnamon roll bread using cottage cheese for a protein boost. It's a satisfying treat that caters to health-conscious individuals and families.
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Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 35 minutes
Cooling Time 10 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 5 minutes
Servings: 6 rolls
Course: Breakfast, Dessert, Snack
Cuisine: American
Calories: 255
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

Dough
  • 1.75 cup All purpose flour
  • 1 tablespoon Baking powder
  • 1.5 teaspoons Salt
  • 1.25 cup + 1 tablespoon Full fat cottage cheese blended until smooth
Filling
  • 0.33 cup Coconut sugar
  • 1.5 tablespoons Melted butter or coconut oil
  • 1 tablespoon Cinnamon
Icing
  • 0.33 cup Cream cheese
  • 1-2 tablespoons Monk fruit or other powdered sugar use coconut sugar for a browner icing
  • 1 tablespoon Milk of choice

Equipment

  • Food processor
  • Baking dish
  • Parchment paper

Method
 

  1. Preheat your oven to 350 degrees Fahrenheit (175 degrees Celsius).
  2. Place cottage cheese in a food processor and blend until it is smooth.
  3. In a bowl, combine flour, baking powder, and salt. Mix well. Add the blended cottage cheese to the dry ingredients and fold until combined. Knead the dough until it is fully incorporated.
  4. Sprinkle flour onto a cutting board. Add the dough and roll it into a rectangle shape, about ½ inch thick.
  5. In a separate bowl, mix the filling ingredients until a paste forms. Spread this filling evenly over the dough rectangle.
  6. Slowly roll the rectangle into a cylinder shape, starting from one of the shorter sides. Use a wet knife or a piece of string to cut the dough into 6-7 rolls. (Note: 7 pieces were cut in testing, but 6 may yield better results).
  7. Place the rolls in a baking dish lined with parchment paper. Bake for 30-40 minutes, or until the rolls are golden brown.
  8. While the rolls bake, combine all icing ingredients in a bowl and mix until smooth.
  9. Remove the rolls from the oven and let them cool. Top with the prepared icing and enjoy.

Nutrition

Calories: 255kcalCarbohydrates: 39gProtein: 10gFat: 7gSaturated Fat: 3gCholesterol: 20mgSodium: 990mgPotassium: 111mgFiber: 2gSugar: 8gVitamin A: 239IUVitamin C: 0.05mgCalcium: 188mgIron: 2mg

Notes

If you use coconut sugar for the filling, the icing will turn brown.

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