Pumpkin Protein Cinnamon Rolls

 

These Pumpkin Protein Cinnamon Rolls are a high-protein, lower-carb twist on a classic comfort food. Each roll has just 90 calories and 10g protein, made with PEScience Snickerdoodle Select Protein Powder.

If you’ve been craving a warm, gooey cinnamon roll but want something that won’t throw off your macros, these Pumpkin Protein Cinnamon Rolls are about to be your new go-to. Made with PEScience Snickerdoodle Select Protein Powder, these rolls pack in the cozy fall flavors of cinnamon and pumpkin while delivering a solid punch of protein.

At just 90 calories and 10g of protein per roll, you can enjoy one (or two) totally guilt-free. Whether you’re meal-prepping snacks for the week or whipping up a healthy weekend breakfast, this recipe proves you don’t have to sacrifice flavor for nutrition.

Why We Love This Recipe

  • Protein-packed – Each roll has 10g of protein thanks to Snickerdoodle Select Protein.
  • Lower carb, lower fat – A smarter swap for traditional cinnamon rolls.
  • Fall flavors on repeat – Pumpkin and cinnamon bring cozy comfort.
  • Quick and easy – Done in under 30 minutes.


Total Calories: 90 Servings: 9  Serving Size: 1 Cinnamon Roll

 

Ingredients:

Dough: 

  • 2 scoops PEScience Snickerdoodle Select Protein Powder
  • 1/2 cup Almond Flour
  • 1/4 cup Tapioca Flour or Flour of Choice, plus more for dusting
  • 1/4 cup Oat Flour
  • 1/4 cup Pumpkin Puree
  • 1 tbsp Flax Meal
  • 1 Egg
  • 1 tsp Cinnamon
  • 1 tsp Baking Powder

Filling:

Fluff:

    Directions:

    1. Preheat oven to 350°F.
    2. In a large bowl, mix all dry ingredients for the dough and set aside.
    3. In another bowl, whisk the pumpkin and egg together. 
    4. Fold the egg and pumpkin mixture into the dry ingredients until a dough forms. 
    5. Dust your hands with flour and roll the dough into one large ball, and place it on a sheet of parchment paper, dusted with flour. Using a rolling pin, roll the dough out until it's 1/4 inch thick (continue dusting as needed).
    6. Mix together filling ingredients and spread evenly over rolled out dough. 
    7. Roll the dough up into a log and place it in the freezer for 20 minutes to firm up before slicing it into 9 pieces. 
    8. Place the 9 pieces on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper and bake for 9-11 minutes. While baking, mix all the fluff ingredients together.
    9. Remove rolls from the oven and allow to cool for 5 minutes before topping with fluff and serving. 

    NUTRITION FACTS:

    Calories: 90
    Fat: 3g
    Carbs: 8g
    Protein: 10g

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    Final Thoughts

    Who says cinnamon rolls can’t be part of a healthy lifestyle? With the power of PEScience Select Protein, you can transform your favorite comfort foods into protein-packed, macro-friendly versions that taste just as indulgent. These Pumpkin Protein Cinnamon Rolls are proof that dessert or breakfast can be both delicious and nutritious.

    Grab your Snickerdoodle Select Protein and whip up a batch; you’ll be reaching for these all season long.

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