APPLE PIE CINNAMON ROLLS

If you ever wondered what it would look like if you mixed the two most iconic autumn desserts together... well you have your answer! These are healthier cinnamon rolls made with homemade high protein dough, filled with cinnamon apple filling. They're topped with healthy maple frosting as their final touch. If that didn't make your mouth water.. We truly don't know what will!

Ingredients

Dough

• 1/2 cup flour
• 1/2 cup oat flour
• 1 scoop Maple Brown Sugar isolate protein
• 1 cup greek yoghurt
• 1 tbsp sugar free syrup
• 1 tbsp cinnamon
• 1 tbsp baking powder
• 1/2 tsp baking soda

Apple filling

• 1-2 apples, peeled and chopped
• 1 tbsp sugar free syrup
• 1/4 brown sugar or brown sugar replacement
• 1/4 cup granulated sweetener
• 1 tbsp cinnamon
• 3 tbsp water

Frosting

• 1 cup greek yoghurt
• 1/2 scoop Maple Brown Sugar isolate protein

Preparation

1. Add the apple filling ingredients to a pot and bring to a boil ;
2. Let simmer until the water is mostly evaporated and you get a "sticky" texture ;
3. Set in the fridge while you prepare the dough ;
4. Mix the dry dough ingredients in a bowl, then add the wet ingredients and mix until a dough forms ;
5. Sprinkle more flour on a clean, dry surface and roll the dough until it is about 0.5-1 cm thick ;
6. Spread the apple filling on the dough, then roll and cut into 6 rolls ;
7. Grease a small baking dish and put the cinnamon rolls in ;
8. Air fry at 350°F for about 12 minutes ;
9. While the buns are cooking, mix the greek yoghurt and protein powder to create the frosting ;
10. Spread the frosting when the buns are still warm, and enjoy!

Overview

Making these will definitely bring a cozy autumn mood to your home. This recipe is high protein, and can be enjoyed at any time of the day (or simply when you need something a bit comforting). Make sure to save it and give it a try!

Recipe by Léa Métivier (@leamfit_)