Banana Bread Cinnamon Rolls

Ingredients

• 180 g all purpose flour (plus extra for flouring surface)
• 80 g mashed banana (for the dough)
• 340 g greek yogurt (nonfat recommended for macros)
• 64 g protein powder (about 2 scoops; for the dough)
• 1 tsp vanilla extract (for the dough)
• 0.5 tbsp baking powder
• 30 g swerve brown sugar (or other sugar substitute)
• 2.5 tbsp cinnamon (around 2-3 tbsp)
• 60 g lite cream cheese
• 30 g mashed banana (for the frosting)
• 1 tsp vanilla extract (for the frosting)
• 16 g protein powder (1/2 scoop; optional for extra protein in frosting)
• 50 g powdered monk fruit

Steps

1. 1

   Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).

2. 2

   In a blender, combine the wet dough ingredients (80g mashed banana, 340g Greek yogurt, and 1 tsp vanilla extract) and blend until completely smooth.

3. 3

   Transfer the blended wet mixture to a mixing bowl. Add the dry dough ingredients (180g flour, 64g protein powder, and 1/2 tbsp baking powder) and mix with a spoon until fully incorporated. Note: The dough will be very sticky.

4. 4

   Prepare a flat surface with a generous layer of flour to prevent sticking. Place the dough onto the floured surface and sprinkle more flour on top of the dough.

5. 5

   Gently pat the dough down until it is about 1/4 inch thick. Do not rub or roll the dough; simply pat it and add more flour to any sticky spots that appear.

6. 6

   Spread the cinnamon sugar mixture (30g Swerve brown sugar and 2-3 tbsp cinnamon) evenly over the surface of the dough.

7. 7

   Cut the dough into strips and roll them up into individual cinnamon rolls.

8. 8

   Bake for 25 minutes. The rolls should be firm to the touch but not golden brown; if they turn golden brown, they are likely over-baked.

9. 9

   While the rolls are baking, prepare the frosting by mixing 60g lite cream cheese, 30g mashed banana, 1 tsp vanilla extract, 16g protein powder (if using), and 50g powdered monk fruit in a bowl until no lumps remain. If the frosting is too thick, add a small splash of milk or water and whisk.

10. 10

    Allow the cinnamon rolls to cool slightly, then generously top them with the banana cream cheese frosting.

Notes

The dough is intentionally sticky to keep the rolls moist; use plenty of flour on your hands and surface. If you are sensitive to the taste of sugar-free sweeteners or protein powder, you can reduce the amounts or substitute with real sugar, though this will change the nutritional values.

Nutrition per serving

• dessert
• breakfast
• high-protein
• low-calorie
• baked
• banana bread
• cinnamon rolls
• weight loss