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High-Protein Cinnamon Rolls

Recipe from Luke Keegan, from their Instagram reelWritten down by ReelsMeals from the caption and voiceover. Added 25 October 2026.

20 minutes to prep, 15 to cook. These high‑protein cinnamon rolls are soft, gooey, and completely refined‑sugar free, delivering about 20 grams of protein per serving. The sweet date‑paste filling pairs perfectly with a creamy, protein‑packed frosting, making a satisfying breakfast or snack that feels indulgent without the guilt.

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High-Protein Cinnamon Rolls by Luke Keegan, a frame from the Instagram video

Method

  1. Preheat the oven to 350°F (350°F).

Dough

  1. Whisk the all-purpose flour, baking powder, baking soda, and salt together in a bowl.

  2. In a separate bowl, mix the Greek yogurt, egg yolk, and a little maple syrup until smooth.

  3. Combine the wet and dry mixtures, knead briefly to form a soft dough, then roll it out to a rectangular sheet.

Filling

  1. Mash the dates with hot water to create a smooth date paste.

  2. Spread the date paste evenly over the rolled dough, roll the dough tightly, and cut into eight even pieces.

Bake

  1. Place the rolls on a baking sheet, bake for about 12‑15 minutes until golden brown.

Frosting

  1. While the rolls are still warm, drizzle the hot high-protein cream cheese frosting over them.

Tips while you cook

Roll dough before adding filling
After kneading, roll the dough into a rectangular sheet before spreading the date paste.
Use hot frosting while rolls are warm
Drizzle the frosting over the rolls immediately after baking while they are still warm.
Cut rolls evenly for consistent servings
Slice the rolled dough into eight even pieces before baking.

Notes from ReelsMeals, based on this recipe's ingredients, times and method. They are not the creator's instructions.

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Cinnamon rolls, 16 ways

15 creators posted their own. Most use all-purpose flour, granulated sugar, milk, butter and egg.

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  6. Luke Keegan35 min10 ingr.Only this one uses baking powder, baking soda and maple syrup
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