Protein Cinnamon Roll Cookies
A delightful recipe that combines the comfort of cinnamon rolls with the protein boost of cookies, making them a perfect snack.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 12 minutes
- Total Time: 27 minutes
- Yield: 12 cookies 1x
- Category: Snack
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup oat flour or almond flour
- 1 scoop vanilla or cinnamon-flavored protein powder
- 1 teaspoon cinnamon
- 1/2 cup Greek yogurt
- 1 egg (or flax egg for vegan option)
- 1/4 cup natural sweetener (honey, maple syrup, or sugar substitute)
- Seasonal spices (nutmeg, ginger, etc.)
- Flavor-specific mix-ins (chopped nuts, chocolate chips, dried fruit)
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
- Mix dry ingredients in a bowl: oat flour or almond flour, protein powder, and cinnamon.
- Combine wet ingredients in another bowl: Greek yogurt, egg, and natural sweetener.
- Combine wet and dry ingredients, stirring gently.
- Add mix-ins like chocolate chips or chopped nuts.
- Scoop dough onto the baking sheet, leaving space between them.
- Bake for 10-12 minutes until golden brown.
- Let them cool on the baking sheet for 5 minutes before transferring to a wire rack.
Notes
These cookies can be personalized with various flavors and enjoyed as a quick snack.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie
- Calories: 120
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 100mg
- Fat: 4g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 12g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 8g
- Cholesterol: 30mg
Keywords: cookies, cinnamon rolls, protein snacks, healthy baking, quick snacks