Single Serve Protein Cinnamon Roll

A large cinnamon roll with icing drizzle sits enticingly on a wooden board, offering the indulgent delight of a Single Serve Protein twist.

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Single Serve Protein Cinnamon Roll

This single serve protein cinnamon roll is a high-protein treat you can whip up in 7 minutes! With a tender, warm dough infused with vanilla protein powder, a gooey cinnamon sugar filling, and a drizzle of sweet glaze, it’s a perfect way to satisfy your cravings without overindulging.

Prep Time5

Cook Time2

Total Time7

Course: Breakfast, Dessert

Cuisine: American

Servings:

Calories: 489kcal

Author: Rachel Oostdyk

Ingredients

Cinnamon Roll Ingredients:

5 tablespoons flour
4 tablespoons vanilla protein powder
1/2 teaspoon baking soda
1 tablespoon granulated Swerve
pinch of salt
1 tablespoon butter melted
2 tablespoons milk

Filling Ingredients:

1 tablespoon butter melted
1 tablespoon Swerve Brown
1/2 teaspoon cinnamon

Glaze Ingredients:

1/4 cup Swerve Confectioners
1/2 tablespoon milk
1/4 tablespoon vanilla

Instructions

Combine all the dry cinnamon roll ingredients (flour, protein powder, baking soda, Swerve granulated, and salt) in a medium-sized bowl. Add the melted butter and milk, then mix with your hands until a slightly crumbly dough forms.
Lightly flour a surface and roll out the dough into a 6 x 9-inch rectangle.
Combine the filling ingredients (melted butter, Swerve brown, and cinnamon) in a small bowl, then spread evenly over the rolled-out dough.
Cut the dough into 3 strips and roll them up to form the cinnamon roll, starting with the center strip, followed by the outer two pieces.
Grease a 6-oz ramekin or mug and place the cinnamon roll in the center.
Before cooking the cinnamon roll, prepare the glaze by combining the Swerve Confectioners, milk, and vanilla in a small bowl, mixing until smooth.
Cook the cinnamon roll in the microwave for 90 seconds. If it seems undercooked, cook for an additional 10 seconds, but be careful not to overcook.
Carefully remove from the microwave (it will be hot!) and drizzle the glaze on top. Enjoy immediately!

Notes

Enjoy this good cinnamon roll immediately for a softer texture, as it hardens if left too long.
I tested this with 1 to 1 gluten-free powder, and unfortunately, it turned out a bit chalky.
Oat milk is an excellent dairy-free substitution that works beautifully in this recipe.
If baking in an oven, cook at 350°F for about 20 minutes, although it won’t puff up as much as in the microwave.
I used whey protein powder for this recipe. If you use a plant-based protein, you may need more milk. Try an extra teaspoon at a time; you don’t want the dough too wet.

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