Microwave Protein Cinnamon Roll
A quick and healthy microwave cinnamon roll packed with protein, perfect for a fast breakfast or snack.
Ingredients
Dough mixture
- 1/4 cup whey blend protein powder
- 1/4 cup gluten-free baking flour or all-purpose flour
- 1 tsp. calorie-free sweetener
- 1/2 tsp. baking powder
- 2 tbsp. unsweetened applesauce or more buttery spread or butter
- 2 tbsp. water as needed
- 1 tsp. buttery spread, divided
- 2 tsp. calorie-free sweetener for filling
- 1 tsp. ground cinnamon
Instructions
- Mix protein powder, flour, sweetener, and baking powder in a bowl.
- Add applesauce, water, and 2 tsp. butter spread; stir into a sticky dough. Adjust with water if too crumbly.
- Form dough into an 8"x2" strip on a floured surface.
- Coat with remaining butter spread, sprinkle cinnamon-sweetener mixture, then roll into a bun and place in a microwave dish.
- Microwave for about 1 minute until edges are firm but center is soft.
- Top with frosting and enjoy immediately.
Notes
Use a microwave wattage of 700-1000 for best results.