Description
A quick, healthy twist on the classic cinnamon roll, this recipe is packed with protein and has a moist, tender texture.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup cottage cheese
- 1/2 cup rolled oats
- 1/4 cup protein powder (vanilla or unflavored)
- 1/2 teaspoon cinnamon
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- 1 tablespoon honey or maple syrup
- 1 egg
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease a small baking dish or line it with parchment paper.
- In a bowl, combine the cottage cheese, rolled oats, protein powder, cinnamon, baking powder, honey or maple syrup, egg, and salt. Stir until even.
- Spread the mixture into the prepared baking dish and smooth the top. Bake for 25–30 minutes until golden brown.
- Let it cool in the dish for about 10 minutes before slicing into 4 pieces. Serve warm or at room temperature.
Notes
For added creaminess, serve with a yogurt glaze or top with fresh berries.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Snack
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 155
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 285mg
- Fat: 4.5g
- Saturated Fat: 1.5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 14g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 15g
- Cholesterol: 70mg