Description
These Peanut Butter Chocolate Chip Protein Cinnamon Rolls are a delicious and protein-packed twist on classic cinnamon rolls. Made with cottage cheese and PB2 powder, these rolls offer a perfect balance of sweetness, chocolate, and cinnamon flavor in a small batch recipe perfect for six servings.
Ingredients
Dough
- 1 cup 4% cottage cheese (blended until smooth)
- 2 tablespoons PB2 powder
- 2 tablespoons maple syrup
- 1.25 cups all-purpose flour
- 1.5 teaspoons baking powder
- ¼ teaspoon sea salt
- ¼ cup semi-sweet chocolate chips
Filling
- ¼ cup light brown sugar
- 1 tablespoon PB2 powder
- ½ teaspoon ground cinnamon
Frosting
- ⅓ cup 4% cottage cheese (blended until smooth)
- 1 tablespoon PB2 powder
- ½ teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 tablespoon maple syrup
Instructions
- Preheat Oven and Prepare Pan: Preheat your oven to 350℉ (175℃) and spray a 6-count muffin tin with cooking spray to prevent sticking. Set aside while you prepare the dough.
- Prepare Dough Base: Blend the 1 cup of 4% cottage cheese until smooth to avoid lumps. In a large bowl, combine this blended cottage cheese with 2 tablespoons PB2 powder and 2 tablespoons maple syrup. Stir well to create a smooth mixture.
- Add Dry Ingredients and Chocolate Chips: To the cottage cheese mixture, add 1.25 cups all-purpose flour, 1.5 teaspoons baking powder, ¼ teaspoon sea salt, and ¼ cup semi-sweet chocolate chips. Use a silicone spatula or wooden spoon to mix everything until a dough ball begins to form.
- Shape Dough: Turn the dough out onto a lightly floured surface and roll it into a 6×10 inch rectangle, preparing it for the filling.
- Make Filling and Spread: In a small bowl, mix ¼ cup light brown sugar, 1 tablespoon PB2 powder, and ½ teaspoon ground cinnamon. Spread this filling evenly over the rolled dough rectangle.
- Roll and Cut Dough: Tightly roll the dough lengthwise into a log shape. Slice this log into 6 equal pieces and arrange them in the prepared muffin tin.
- Bake Rolls: Bake the rolls for 15-18 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean. After baking, let them cool in the pan for 10 minutes.
- Prepare Frosting: While the rolls bake, whisk together ⅓ cup blended 4% cottage cheese, 1 tablespoon PB2 powder, ½ teaspoon vanilla extract, and 1 tablespoon maple syrup in a bowl until smooth.
- Frost and Serve: Once the cinnamon rolls have cooled, spread the frosting on top evenly. Serve immediately and enjoy this protein-packed treat.
Notes
- Blending the cottage cheese until smooth is key to avoid lumps in both the dough and frosting.
- PB2 powder is powdered peanut butter which is lower in fat and calories than traditional peanut butter.
- Chocolate chips add sweetness and texture, but can be omitted or replaced with nuts for different variations.
- Ensure the dough is rolled tightly to maintain the swirl shape in the rolls.
- These cinnamon rolls are best served fresh but can be stored in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 18 minutes
- Category: Breakfast, Snack, Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
