Description
Cinnamon Roll Protein Scones are soft, bakery-style scones swirled with cinnamon sugar and boosted with protein powder for a more filling, balanced treat. They combine the cozy flavor of cinnamon rolls with a quick, high-protein baked snack perfect for breakfast or on-the-go eating.
Ingredients
- 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1/2 cup vanilla or unflavored protein powder
- 2 teaspoons baking powder
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 2 tablespoons coconut sugar or granulated sugar
- 1 tablespoon ground cinnamon
- 1/2 cup plain Greek yogurt
- 1/3 cup milk
- 1 large egg
- 3 tablespoons melted butter or coconut oil
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1/4 cup brown sugar (filling)
- 1 tablespoon ground cinnamon (filling)
- 2 tablespoons softened butter (filling)
- 1/2 cup Greek yogurt (optional glaze)
- 2 tablespoons honey (optional glaze)
- 1–2 teaspoons milk (optional glaze)
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C) and line a baking tray with parchment paper.
- Mix flour, protein powder, baking powder, salt, sugar, and cinnamon in a bowl.
- In another bowl, whisk Greek yogurt, milk, egg, melted butter, and vanilla.
- Combine wet and dry ingredients until a soft dough forms.
- Turn dough onto a floured surface and shape into a rectangle.
- Mix brown sugar and cinnamon for filling and spread softened butter over dough.
- Sprinkle cinnamon-sugar evenly over the surface.
- Fold or roll dough, then shape into a disc and cut into 6–8 wedges.
- Place on baking tray and bake for 18–22 minutes until golden.
- Cool slightly and drizzle with optional yogurt glaze if desired.
Notes
- Do not overmix to keep scones tender.
- Protein powder brand may affect texture; adjust liquid if needed.
- Can be made ahead and refrigerated before baking.
- For extra sweetness, increase glaze or sugar slightly.
- Freeze well for meal prep and quick breakfasts.
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- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Breakfast / Snack
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 scone
- Calories: 220
- Sugar: 10 g
- Sodium: 180 mg
- Fat: 9 g
- Saturated Fat: 4 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 24 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 14 g
- Cholesterol: 45 mg
