Introduction

High-Protein Cottage Cheese Cinnamon Roll Bread is a delicious and nutritious twist on the classic cinnamon roll. This soft, flavorful loaf is packed with protein and perfect for breakfast or a healthy snack. Its subtle sweetness and warm cinnamon aroma make it a comforting treat anyone will love.

A white oval plate holds a twisted cinnamon loaf with four visible slices cut at the front and the unsliced loaf behind them, showing a light golden-brown crust with a shiny glaze and dark brown cinnamon swirls woven through soft, fluffy white bread layers. The glaze drips slightly over the top ridges of the loaf, and two cinnamon sticks lay beside the bread on the plate. The setting is on a white marbled surface with a light cloth napkin and stacked white plates blurred in the background. photo taken with an iphone --ar 4:5 --v 7

Ingredients

1¼ cups cottage cheese (blended until smooth)
1 large egg
2 tbsp maple syrup or honey
1 tsp vanilla extract
2 cups oat flour (or almond flour for gluten-free)
1 tsp baking powder
¼ tsp baking soda
Pinch of salt
⅓ cup coconut sugar or brown sugar (for the cinnamon swirl)
2 tbsp melted butter or coconut oil (for the cinnamon swirl)
1½ tsp cinnamon (for the cinnamon swirl)
½ cup powdered sugar (optional glaze)
1–2 tbsp blended cottage cheese or Greek yogurt (optional glaze)
Splash of vanilla or milk to thin (optional glaze)

Instructions

Step 1: Preheat the oven to 350°F and grease a loaf pan. Line it with parchment paper for easy removal.
Step 2: Blend the cottage cheese in a blender or food processor until completely smooth.
Step 3: In a large bowl, whisk together the blended cottage cheese, egg, maple syrup, and vanilla extract.
Step 4: In a separate bowl, mix the oat flour, baking powder, baking soda, and salt.
Step 5: Stir the dry ingredients into the wet mixture to form a thick batter.
Step 6: In a small bowl, combine the coconut sugar (or brown sugar), melted butter (or coconut oil), and cinnamon for the cinnamon swirl.
Step 7: Pour half of the batter into the prepared loaf pan. Spoon half of the cinnamon mixture over the batter and swirl lightly with a knife.
Step 8: Repeat with the remaining batter and cinnamon mixture, then gently marble the layers with a knife.
Step 9: Bake for 30–35 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean. Let the loaf cool in the pan before glazing.
Step 10: For the optional glaze, mix powdered sugar, blended cottage cheese or Greek yogurt, and a splash of vanilla or milk until smooth. Drizzle over the cooled bread.

Tips & Variations

Use full-fat cottage cheese for a creamier, richer loaf.
Let the loaf cool completely before slicing to get clean, neat pieces.
For a dairy-free version, substitute blended silken tofu or plant-based yogurt for the cottage cheese.
If you need an egg-free option, replace the egg with a flax egg (1 tbsp ground flaxseed mixed with 2.5 tbsp water).
Add a pinch of nutmeg or cardamom to the cinnamon swirl for extra flavor.

Storage

Store leftover bread in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 5 days. You can also freeze individual slices for up to 2 months. To reheat, warm slices in a toaster oven or microwave until heated through.

How to Serve

A cinnamon swirl bread loaf with three thick slices cut and laid in front on a white oval plate, showing soft, light inside layers contrasted with dark cinnamon swirl layers that twist through the bread; the top of the loaf is drizzled with a shiny, white icing glaze that follows the swirl pattern, and two cinnamon sticks rest next to the bread; the background is a white marbled texture with a stack of white plates and a beige cloth slightly blurred in the distance, creating a calm and clean setting. photo taken with an iphone --ar 4:5 --v 7

Serve this delicious recipe with your favorite sides.

FAQs

Can I use regular flour instead of oat flour?

Yes, you can substitute regular flour, but reduce the amount slightly if using all-purpose flour. The batter should remain thick rather than runny for best results.

How much protein is in a slice?

Each thick slice contains roughly 20 grams of protein, depending on the brands of cottage cheese and flour you use.