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Cottage Cheese Cinnamon Rolls

Cottage Cheese Cinnamon Rolls Recipe

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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 22 minutes
Total Time 37 minutes
Servings: 8 servings
Calories: 260
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 1 cup full-fat cottage cheese
  • 1/4 cup maple syrup
  • 1 large egg
  • 2 tsp vanilla extract
  • 1/2 cup vanilla protein powder
  • 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour, plus more for dusting
  • 1 tbsp baking powder
  • 1/2 tsp fine sea salt
  • 3 tbsp unsalted butter, softened
  • 1/3 cup packed brown sugar
  • 1 tbsp ground cinnamon
  • 2 oz cream cheese, softened
  • 2 oz plain Greek yogurt
  • 2 tbsp maple syrup
  • 1/2 tsp vanilla extract
  • Pinch salt
  • 1-2 tsp milk (if needed)

Method
 

  1. Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C) and line an 8-inch square baking dish with parchment paper. In a blender, combine cottage cheese, maple syrup, egg, and vanilla; blend until smooth, about 30 seconds.
  2. In a large bowl, whisk flour, protein powder, baking powder, and salt. Pour in the cottage cheese mixture and stir until a shaggy dough forms. Turn onto a floured surface and knead gently until smooth, 8 to 10 turns.
  3. Roll dough into a 10x14-inch rectangle. Spread softened butter evenly over dough, then sprinkle with brown sugar and cinnamon. Press gently.
  4. Starting from a long side, roll up tightly, sealing the seam. Cut into 8 even rolls and place cut-side down in the prepared dish.
  5. Bake for 20 to 22 minutes until golden brown and the center springs back. Cool in dish on a wire rack for 10 minutes.
  6. Meanwhile, beat cream cheese, yogurt, maple syrup, vanilla, and salt until smooth; thin with milk if needed. Spread frosting over warm rolls and serve.

Notes

These rolls are best served warm. If making ahead, assemble them in the dish the night before and refrigerate. In the morning, let them sit at room temperature for 30 minutes before baking, adding 2 to 3 minutes to the bake time.