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Cinnamon Roll Protein

Cinnamon Roll Protein

Soft, chewy, and packed with protein, these Cinnamon Roll Protein Bars taste just like a fresh-baked cinnamon roll but with a nutritious twist!
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 22 minutes
Servings 10
Calories 220 kcal

Equipment

  • Mixing bowls

Ingredients
  

For the Bar Base:

  • 2 cups rolled oats
  • 1 cup vanilla protein powder
  • ¼ cup coconut flour
  • ¼ cup ground flaxseed
  • ½ teaspoon baking soda
  • ¼ teaspoon salt
  • ¾ cup unsweetened applesauce
  • ¼ cup Greek yogurt
  • 3 tablespoons maple syrup
  • 2 tablespoons coconut oil melted
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 2 egg whites

For the Cinnamon Swirl:

  • 3 tablespoons coconut sugar
  • 2 tablespoons cinnamon
  • 1 tablespoon coconut oil melted

For the Protein Glaze:

  • ¼ cup Greek yogurt
  • 2 tablespoons vanilla protein powder
  • 1 tablespoon maple syrup
  • 1-2 teaspoons almond milk

Instructions
 

Step 1: Prepare Your Workspace

  • Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C).
  • Line an 8x8-inch baking pan with parchment paper.

Step 2: Make the Bar Base

  • In a large bowl, whisk oats, protein powder, coconut flour, flaxseed, baking soda, and salt.
  • In another bowl, mix applesauce, Greek yogurt, maple syrup, melted coconut oil, vanilla extract, and egg whites.
  • Fold wet ingredients into the dry mixture until combined.

Step 3: Make the Cinnamon Swirl

  • In a small bowl, mix coconut sugar, cinnamon, and melted coconut oil until it forms a thick paste.

Step 4: Assemble & Bake

  • Spread half the bar mixture in the pan.
  • Sprinkle two-thirds of the cinnamon swirl mixture over the layer.
  • Spread the remaining bar mixture on top and swirl in the remaining cinnamon mixture with a knife.
  • Bake for 18-22 minutes until edges are golden brown.

Step 5: Cool & Glaze

  • Cool for 10 minutes in the pan, then lift onto a wire rack.
  • Mix glaze ingredients and drizzle over bars once fully cooled.
  • Let glaze set for 10 minutes, then cut into bars.

Notes

  • Apple Pie Version: Add ½ cup diced apples & 1 tsp apple pie spice.
  • Chocolate Chip Version: Add ¼ cup mini dark chocolate chips.
  • Pumpkin Spice Version: Replace half the applesauce with pumpkin purée.
  • Maple Pecan Version: Add ¼ cup chopped pecans & use maple sugar instead of coconut sugar.

Nutrition

Serving: 1gCalories: 220kcalCarbohydrates: 22gProtein: 15gFat: 8gFiber: 4g
Keyword cinnamon roll bars, homemade protein bars, Protein bars
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