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High Protein Cinnamon Sticks

These high protein cinnamon sticks are soft, sweet, and topped with a creamy protein icing. Each stick has just 170 calories and 16 grams of protein, making them a perfect better-for-you dessert that still tastes like a classic cinnamon treat.
Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 25 minutes
Servings: 10 Cinnamon Sticks
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: American
Calories: 170

Ingredients
  

Dough
  • cups flour 210g
  • 1 scoop vanilla whey protein powder 30g
  • 1 tsp baking powder
  • 1 tsp salt
  • 1 cup fat free Greek yogurt 220g
Topping
  • 3 tbsp melted light butter
  • ¼ cup zero calorie brown sugar sweetener
  • 1 tbsp cinnamon
Protein Icing
  • 3 scoops vanilla whey protein powder 90g
  • ½ cup fat free vanilla Greek yogurt 110g
  • ¼ cup whipped cream cheese 40g
  • ¼ cup zero calorie powdered sweetener

Method
 

  1. Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C) and line a baking tray with parchment paper.
  2. In a bowl, whisk together flour, whey protein powder, baking powder, and salt.
  3. Add Greek yogurt and mix until a dough forms. Knead gently with your hands until smooth.
  4. Roll the dough out to about ½ inch thickness on a lightly floured surface.
  5. Brush the dough with melted butter. Sprinkle with brown sugar sweetener and cinnamon.
  6. Cut into 10 cinnamon sticks and transfer to the baking tray.
  7. Bake for 13 to 15 minutes until lightly golden.
  8. In a separate bowl, mix protein powder, Greek yogurt, cream cheese, and powdered sweetener until smooth to make the icing.
  9. Drizzle the icing over the warm cinnamon sticks and serve.

Notes

  • If the dough feels sticky, add a small amount of flour while kneading.
  • Adjust icing thickness by adding more yogurt or protein powder.
  • Do not overbake or the cinnamon sticks may become dry.
  • These taste best warm when the icing slightly melts over the top.
 

NUTRITION (Per Cinnamon Stick)

 
  • Calories: 170
  • Fat: 3g
  • Carbohydrates: 19g
  • Protein: 16g