PROTEIN COTTAGE CHEESE CINNAMON ROLLS

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There’s really nothing as good as a great cinnamon roll and I’m one of the biggest critics. I’ve been obsessed with getting this one right. It took more variations than I can count to balance everything we love about a classic cinnamon roll without turning it into a sugar bomb, and it’s all thanks to the surprise ingredient COTTAGE CHEESE!

The secret ingredient is cottage cheese, which is why each roll packs nearly 10g of protein while still maintaining that soft, fluffy, perfectly spiced cinnamon roll integrity; swirl, glaze, and all.

No refined sugar, balanced macros, and real ingredients that actually work together. Cinnamon brings natural sweetness and helps support blood sugar balance, so these feel indulgent and intentional.

Perfect for breakfast, a snack, or sharing with your family during the holidays. Cozy, elevated, and made with intention.

Macros (per roll):

~135–145 calories

~9–10g protein

~18–20g carbs

~3–4g fat

High-Protein Cottage Cheese Cinnamon Rolls

Key Info

• Prep time: 15 minutes

• Cook time: 20 minutes

• Servings: 10–12 rolls

• Tags: high-protein, meal-prep friendly, breakfast

Ingredients

Dough

• 1¼ cups Good Culture cottage cheese (1%)

• 2 tbsp maple syrup

• 1 tsp vanilla extract

• 1¾ cups all-purpose flour

• 2½ tsp baking powder

• ½ tsp salt

• 1 tbsp Greek yogurt (0% Fage)

Filling (Butter-Splash Method)

• 2 tbsp grass-fed butter (Vital Farms), melted

• ¼ cup brown sugar or coconut sugar

• 2–3 tsp cinnamon

Glaze

• 2 tbsp Green Mountain Greek Yogurt Cream Cheese (Sprouts Farmers Market)

• 2 tbsp Greek yogurt (0% Fage)

• 1–2 tbsp maple syrup, to taste

• Splash vanilla

Instructions

1. Preheat oven to 350°F. Grease a baking dish.

2. Blend cottage cheese, maple syrup, and vanilla until smooth.

3. In a bowl, mix flour, baking powder, and salt. Stir in blended cottage cheese and Greek yogurt until a soft dough forms.

4. Roll dough into a thin rectangle on a lightly floured surface.

5. Brush with melted butter, then sprinkle evenly with sugar and cinnamon.

6. Roll tightly into a log. Chill 10 minutes for clean slices.

7. Slice into 10–12 rolls and place in baking dish.

8. Bake 18–22 minutes, until lightly golden.

9. Drizzle glaze over warm rolls and serve.

Tips & Variations

• Make it dairy-free: Use dairy-free cottage cheese and swap Greek yogurt for coconut yogurt

• Extra protein boost: Add a scoop of vanilla protein powder to the dough (reduce flour by 2 tbsp)

• Storage: Keep in an airtight container for 3–4 days, or freeze for up to 3 months

• Meal prep win: Bake on Sunday and reheat throughout the week for quick high-protein breakfasts

• Glaze swap: Try a simple powdered sugar glaze or skip it entirely for lower sugar

Macros (per roll)

• ~135–145 calories

• ~9–10g protein

• ~18–20g carbs

• ~3–4g fat

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