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A slice of high-protein cinnamon roll bread made with cottage cheese, topped with a creamy glaze.

High-Protein Cinnamon Roll Bread Made with Cottage Cheese

This recipe transforms cottage cheese into a delicious, high-protein cinnamon roll bread. It's a healthier take on a classic comfort food, perfect for breakfast or a snack.
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Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 40 minutes
Cooling Time 10 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 10 minutes
Servings: 6 rolls
Course: Breakfast, Dessert
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 full fat cottage cheese plus 1 tablespoon
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
  • Mixing bowls
  • Cutting board
  • Baking dish
  • Parchment paper

Method
 

  1. Preheat your oven to 350 degrees Fahrenheit (175 degrees Celsius).
  2. Place the cottage cheese in a food processor and blend until it is smooth.
  3. In a mixing bowl, combine the flour, baking powder, and salt. Add the blended cottage cheese and fold it in. Knead the dough until it is fully combined.
  4. Sprinkle some flour onto a cutting board. Place the dough on the floured surface and roll it into a rectangle shape, about ½ inch thick.
  5. In a separate small bowl, mix the filling ingredients until a paste forms. Spread this filling evenly over the dough rectangle.
  6. Starting with one of the shorter sides, slowly roll the dough into a cylinder shape. Use a wet knife or a piece of string to cut the dough into 6-7 rolls. (Note: 7 rolls were cut in testing, but 6 may yield better results).
  7. Arrange 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, prepare the icing. Combine all icing ingredients in a bowl and mix until smooth.
  9. Remove the rolls from the oven and let them cool. Once cooled, 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 in the icing, it will result in a browner color.

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