Cottage Cheese Cinnamon Rolls - the most delicious high protein cinnamon roll recipe. These cinnamon rolls are simple to make and also made with healthier ingredients. They are also lower in sugar than your average cinnamon roll recipe.
I love cottage cheese. For more yummy cottage cheese recipes try my cottage cheese pretzels or my pistachio cottage cheese ice cream.
Why you'll love this recipe
It is easy make and ready in less than 1 hour.
Thanks to the cottage cheese these rolls are higher in protein than your cinnamon
They are made without simple and wholesome ingredients.
Ingredients for high protein cinnamon rolls without yeast
- cottage cheese
- salt
- baking powder
- flour
- butter
- coconut sugar
- cream cheese
- cinnamon
See the recipe card for full information on ingredients and quantities.
Substitutions
- cottage cheese - greek yogurt is a good substitute. A thick vegan yogurt such as coconut yogurt would also work.
- all purpose flour - I do think an all purpose gluten free flour would work however it may alter the texture of the pretzels and make them more dense. Please do not sub any other type of flour as it will ruin the recipe.
- butter - feel free to use vegan butter or coconut oil.
- coconut sugar - regular sugar works here.
Equipment
You need a food processor for this recipe.
Step-by-Step Instructions
Step 1
Blend cottage cheese.
Step 2
Knead together cottage cheese with flour, salt and baking powder.
Step 3
Mix together cinnamon sugar mixture.
Step 4
Spread cinnamon sugar mixture on dough.
Step 4
Roll dough into a log and slice.
Step 4
Bake cinnamon rolls.
Step 4
Mix together frosting ingredients.
Step 4
Spread frosting on cinnamon rolls and enjoy.
Storage instructions
You can store the buns in your fridge in a sealed container for up to 5 days or in your freezer for months.
Recipe Pro-Tips
I always recommend using grass fed dairy products. Not only do they taste better they are also far more nutritious. I recommend Good Culture or Kalona super foods products.
Recipe FAQS
Cottage cheese is rich in protein and healthy fats. It also is packed with vitamins and gut healing probiotics.
Yes, you could use a thick vegan yogurt like coconut, vegan cream cheese and vegan butter or coconut oil.
Cottage cheese has a lumpy texture and more salt than greek yogurt. Cottage cheese is also usually costs less than greek yogurt.
I have not tested these in the air fryer but I do believe you could air fry them for 8-10 minutes at 400 degrees.
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Cottage Cheese Cinnamon Rolls
Equipment
- 1 Rolling Pin
Ingredients
dough
- 1 ¾ cup all purpose flour
- 1 tablespoon baking powder
- 1 ½ teaspoons salt
- 1 ¼ cup + 1 tablespoon full fat cottage cheese
filling
- ⅓ cup coconut sugar
- 1 ½ tablespoons melted butter or coconut oil
- 1 tablespoon cinnamon
icing
- ⅓ cup cream cheese
- 1-2 tablespoons monk fruit or other powdered sugar*
- 1 tablespoon milk of choice
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350 degrees.
- Add cottage cheese to a food processor and blend until smooth.
- Add flour, baking powder and salt to a bowl. Mix together until combined. Fold in cottage cheese and knead until fully combined.
- Sprinkle flour onto a cutting board. Add dough and roll into a rectangle shape that is about ½ inch thick.
- Mix together filling ingredients in a bowl until a paste forms. Spread out filling on the dough rectangle.
- Slowly roll out rectangle starting with one of the shorter sides into a cylinder shape. Using a wet knife or a piece of string cut the dough into 6-7 rolls. I cut mine into 7 pieces but 6 would have been better.
- Add rolls to a baking dish lined with parchment paper. Bake for 30-40 minutes until rolls are golden brown.
- Add all icing ingredients to a bowl and mix together until smooth.
- Remove rolls from oven and let cool. Top with icing and dig in.
Bob says
These came out so good!