High-Protein Cinnamon Roll Bites

Ingredients

• 450 g Liquid egg whites
• 1.5 tsp Vanilla extract (For the bites)
• 0.75 tsp Ground cinnamon (For the bites)
• 4 tsp Monk fruit sweetener (For the bites; if omitting the protein powder, use an additional 1 1/2 tbsp monk fruit sweetener instead)
• 1 scoop Vanilla protein powder (Optional; the source says whey protein may cause the whipped egg whites to deflate. If not using it, add 1 1/2 tbsp additional monk fruit sweetener instead.)
• 1 oz Cream cheese (Use dairy-free cream cheese to keep the recipe dairy-free)
• 0.75 oz Butter (For the frosting)
• 0.5 tsp Vanilla extract (For the frosting)
• 0.25 tsp Ground cinnamon (For the frosting)
• 2 tsp Monk fruit sweetener (For the frosting)
• Salt (Pinch, for the frosting; the directions also mention adding salt while mixing the bites, but no separate amount is provided)

Steps

1. 1

   Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C). Prepare two 12-count muffin tins.

2. 2

   Place the liquid egg whites in the bowl of a stand mixer fitted with a whisk attachment, or use a hand mixer. Whip for about 1 minute, until soft peaks form.

3. 3

   Add the vanilla extract, cinnamon, and monk fruit sweetener to the whipped egg whites. Add the unspecified salt only if following the source's direction literally. Mix for about 1 more minute, until stiff peaks form.

4. 4

   If using protein powder, gently fold it into the egg-white mixture until combined, then mix for about 30 seconds more. The mixture may deflate when whey protein is added; this is expected according to the source.

5. 5

   Quickly transfer the whipped egg-white mixture into the prepared muffin tins, distributing it among the cups.

6. 6

   Bake for 10–12 minutes, until the bites are just golden on top.

7. 7

   While the bites bake, combine the cream cheese, butter, vanilla extract, cinnamon, monk fruit sweetener, and a pinch of salt to make the frosting.

8. 8

   Remove the bites from the muffin tins and pour the frosting over them while serving.

Notes

The source states that the recipe makes 2 massive servings, or may be eaten as one serving. It lists 272 calories per serving and macros of 35 g protein, 6 g carbohydrates, 9 g fat, and 2 g sugar; these published macros may depend on the specific protein powder, sweetener, and dairy products used. Serve immediately for the lightest texture.

Nutrition per serving

• dessert
• snack
• high-protein
• low-sugar
• baked
• cinnamon
• macro-friendly
• dairy-optional