Cinnamon Roll Protein Crepes (Printable)
High-protein crepes filled with cinnamon swirl and topped with cream cheese glaze for a nutritious breakfast treat.
# What You Need:
→ Protein Crepe Batter
01 - 1 cup oat flour or all-purpose flour
02 - 2 scoops vanilla protein powder (about 50–60 g)
03 - 1 1/4 cups unsweetened almond milk or dairy milk
04 - 2 large eggs
05 - 1 1/2 tbsp melted coconut oil or butter
06 - 1 tbsp maple syrup or honey
07 - 1/2 tsp ground cinnamon
08 - Pinch of salt
→ Cinnamon Swirl Filling
09 - 2 tbsp unsalted butter, softened
10 - 3 tbsp brown sugar or coconut sugar
11 - 1 1/2 tsp ground cinnamon
→ Cream Cheese Glaze
12 - 2 oz light cream cheese, softened
13 - 2 tbsp Greek yogurt
14 - 1 1/2 tbsp maple syrup or honey
15 - 1/2 tsp vanilla extract
# Steps:
01 - In a large mixing bowl, whisk together oat flour, protein powder, and salt until evenly distributed.
02 - In a separate bowl, beat the eggs, then stir in almond milk, melted coconut oil, and maple syrup until well blended.
03 - Gradually pour the wet mixture into the dry ingredients, whisking continuously until a smooth, pourable batter forms with no lumps. Stir in ground cinnamon.
04 - Lightly oil a nonstick skillet and set over medium heat. Pour 1/4 cup of batter into the pan, tilting and swirling to spread a thin, even layer across the surface.
05 - Cook for 1 to 2 minutes until the edges begin to lift away from the pan. Flip gently and cook for another 30 seconds. Transfer to a plate and repeat with the remaining batter.
06 - In a small bowl, blend softened butter, brown sugar, and ground cinnamon until smooth and creamy.
07 - Spread a thin, even layer of the cinnamon swirl mixture over each crepe, then roll tightly or fold into quarters.
08 - Whisk together softened cream cheese, Greek yogurt, maple syrup, and vanilla extract in a small bowl until completely smooth.
09 - Drizzle the cream cheese glaze generously over the rolled crepes and serve warm.
# Expert Hints:
01 -
- You get that cinnamon roll experience without the heavy bread coma
- 16 grams of protein per serving means actual sustained energy
02 -
- Protein powder thickens everything as it sits, so add another splash of milk if the batter gets too thick
- The first crepe is always a test run, so do not stress if it looks messy
03 -
- A tiny drop of almond extract in the glaze tastes like a bakery
- Warm your filling slightly if it has been in the fridge