Cinnamon Roll Bun Bake
Golden little buns with pillowy centers, buttery cinnamon swirls, and a sweet glaze dripping into every crack… this cinnamon roll bun bake is a breakfast worth getting out of bed for. You get all those cozy bakery flavors with 30 grams of protein per serving. Add a scoop of Greek yogurt and your morning coffee, and suddenly staying home for breakfast sounds pretty perfect.
Servings: 6 Buns
Calories: 325.8kcal
Ingredients
Wet:
- 226 g 0% Milkfat Greek Yogurt (Fage)
- 1 Large Egg (Vital Farms)
- 46 g Liquid Egg Whites (H-E-B)
Dry:
- 90 g Unbleached All Purpose Flour (King Arthur)
- 30 g Vanilla Milkshake Protein Powder (Quest)
- Pinch of Salt
- ½ tsp Baking Powder
- ¼ tsp Baking Soda
Cinnamon Butter Swirl:
- 14 g Unsalted Butter (softened (Vital Farms))
- 8 g Zero Calorie Sweetener Blend (H-E-B)
- 1 tsp Ground Cinnamon
Bake:
- Olive Oil Spray
Powdered Sugar Glaze:
- 15 g Organic Powdered Sugar (Whole Foods)
- 5 g Organic Nonfat Milk (Whole Foods)
Topping:
- 170 g 0% Milkfat Greek Yogurt (Fage)
- Cinnamon Sprinkle
Instructions
Wet:
- In a mixing bowl, whisk together your Greek yogurt, egg, and egg whites until evenly combined.226 g (1 cup) 0% Milkfat Greek Yogurt, 1 Large Egg, 46 g (3 tbsp) Liquid Egg Whites
Dry:
- Add the dry ingredients directly on top and mix until you get a thick, cake batter-like consistency.90 g (0.75 cup) Unbleached All Purpose Flour, 30 g (1 scoop) Vanilla Milkshake Protein Powder, Pinch of Salt, ½ tsp Baking Powder, ¼ tsp Baking Soda
Cinnamon Butter Swirl:
- In a small bowl, mix the softened butter, sweetener, and cinnamon until smooth and combined.14 g (1 tbsp) Unsalted Butter, 8 g (2 tsp) Zero Calorie Sweetener Blend, 1 tsp Ground Cinnamon
- Transfer to a piping bag and snip off the tip.
Assemble:
- Lightly spray your baking dish with olive oil. Use an ice cream scoop to scoop the batter into 6 buns.Olive Oil Spray
- Pipe a cinnamon butter swirl on top of each bun. Gently insert the tip into the centers and squeeze any remaining filling inside.
Bake:
- Bake at 350°F for about 25 minutes, or until the tops are golden and a toothpick inserted into the bun portion comes out clean.
- Let cool slightly before adding the glaze.
Powdered Sugar Glaze:
- Mix the powdered sugar and milk in a small bowl until smooth, then drizzle over the buns.15 g (1 tbsp) Organic Powdered Sugar, 5 g (1 tsp) Organic Nonfat Milk
Serve:
- Divide into servings and top with Greek yogurt for extra creaminess and protein, splitting the 170g between all servings.170 g (0.75 cup) 0% Milkfat Greek Yogurt, Cinnamon Sprinkle
Nutrition Information
Cinnamon Roll Bun Bake
Serving Size
2 Buns
Amount per Serving
Calories
325.8
% Daily Value*
Fat
6.7
g
10
%
Saturated Fat
3.2
g
20
%
Polyunsaturated Fat
0.3
g
Monounsaturated Fat
0.7
g
Cholesterol
87.1
mg
29
%
Sodium
134.3
mg
6
%
Potassium
287.8
mg
8
%
Carbohydrates
35.6
g
12
%
Fiber
0.5
g
2
%
Sugar
9.1
g
10
%
Protein
29.7
g
59
%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.
The Nutrition Facts above are specific to the ingredients I chose to use for this recipe.