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Description
High-protein cinnamon rolls made with cottage cheese for a soft, fluffy texture without yeast. Quick to prepare and perfect for breakfast or dessert.
Ingredients
- For the Rolls:
- 1 cup cottage cheese (whole milk recommended)
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 2 tablespoons maple syrup (plus 2 tbsp for glaze)
- 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
- 2 1/4 teaspoons baking powder
- For the Filling:
- 2 tablespoons melted coconut oil or butter
- 3 tablespoons brown sugar
- 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- For the Glaze:
- 1/3 cup powdered sugar
- 2 tablespoons reserved cottage cheese mixture (from above)
- 1-2 tablespoons milk or dairy-free milk
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and lightly grease a round 8-inch baking pan.
- In a blender, combine the cottage cheese, vanilla extract, and 2 tablespoons of maple syrup. Blend until the mixture is completely smooth. Set aside 2 tablespoons of this blended mixture in a separate small bowl for your glaze later, cover it, and refrigerate.
- In a large bowl, mix the remaining blended cottage cheese mixture with the all-purpose flour and baking powder. Stir until a soft dough forms. Form the dough into a ball.
- Lightly flour a clean surface and roll out the dough into a rectangle, approximately 9×13 inches and 1/4 inch thick.
- Prepare the filling: Brush the melted coconut oil or butter evenly over the surface of the rolled-out dough. In a small bowl, combine the brown sugar and cinnamon, then sprinkle this mixture evenly over the buttered dough.
- Starting from one of the longer ends, carefully roll the dough into a tight log. Once rolled, use a sharp knife or dental floss to slice the log into 1 1/2-inch pieces, yielding about 6-8 rolls.
- Arrange the sliced cinnamon rolls in your prepared baking pan. Bake for 30-32 minutes, or until the edges and tops are lightly golden brown and the rolls are puffed.
- While the rolls are cooling, prepare the glaze: Whisk together the reserved 2 tablespoons of blended cottage cheese mixture, powdered sugar, and 1-2 tablespoons of milk until smooth and pourable. Adjust milk amount for desired consistency.
- Let the cinnamon rolls cool for 5-10 minutes in the pan before drizzling generously with the prepared glaze. Serve warm and enjoy.
Notes
- Whole milk cottage cheese is recommended for best texture.
- Use dairy-free milk in the glaze for a dairy-free option.
- Store leftovers in an airtight container for up to 2 days; reheat before serving.