Microwave Protein Cinnamon Roll
A quick and healthy microwave cinnamon roll packed with protein, perfect for a fast breakfast or snack.
Ingredients
Dough
- 30 g whey blend protein powder
- 30 g gluten-free baking flour or all-purpose flour
- 1 tsp calorie-free sweetener
- 0.5 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. buttery spread; stir into a sticky dough. Adjust with water if too crumbly.
- Form dough into an 8" x 2" strip on a floured surface.
- Coat with remaining buttery spread, sprinkle cinnamon-sweetener mixture, then roll into a bun.
- Microwave for about 1 minute until edges are firm but center is soft.
- Enjoy immediately with frosting of choice.
Notes
Use a microwave wattage of around 700W for best results.