Description
Soft, fluffy cinnamon rolls made with protein-packed cottage cheese are a lighter twist on the classic breakfast treat that’s still perfectly sweet, gooey, and delicious.
Ingredients
Scale
- For the dough:
- 1 cup cottage cheese
- 1/4 cup sugar
- 1/4 cup milk
- 1/4 cup melted butter or coconut oil
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 2 1/4 cups all-purpose flour
- 2 tsp baking powder
- 1/2 tsp baking soda
- 1/4 tsp salt
- For the filling:
- 2 tbsp melted butter
- 1/3 cup brown sugar
- 1 1/2 tsp cinnamon
- For the glaze:
- 1/2 cup powdered sugar
- 1–2 tbsp milk or cream
- 1/2 tsp vanilla extract
Instructions
- 1. Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C). Grease a 9-inch round baking dish or pie pan.
- 2. In a blender or food processor, blend cottage cheese, sugar, milk, melted butter, and vanilla until smooth.
- 3. In a large bowl, whisk together flour, baking powder, baking soda, and salt.
- 4. Add the blended cottage cheese mixture to the dry ingredients and stir until a soft dough forms. Knead lightly until smooth.
- 5. Roll the dough out on a floured surface into a rectangle (about 10×14 inches).
- 6. Brush with melted butter, then sprinkle evenly with brown sugar and cinnamon.
- 7. Starting from the long edge, roll the dough tightly into a log. Slice into 9–10 even rolls.
- 8. Place rolls in the prepared pan and bake for 20–25 minutes, until golden brown.
- 9. While the rolls bake, whisk together powdered sugar, milk, and vanilla for the glaze.
- 10. Drizzle the glaze over warm rolls before serving.
Notes
- Use full-fat cottage cheese for the softest texture.
- Add chopped nuts or raisins to the filling for extra flavor.
- These are best served fresh but can be reheated for a few seconds in the microwave.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Breakfast
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 roll
- Calories: 220
- Sugar: 16g
- Sodium: 210mg
- Fat: 8g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 6g
- Cholesterol: 30mg
Keywords: cottage cheese cinnamon rolls, high protein breakfast, easy cinnamon rolls, no yeast