Cinnamon Protein Scones with Yogurt – Just Amazing!

Just amazing Cinnamon Protein Scones made with protein powder, Greek yogurt and filled with layers of sugar-free cinnamon sugar. Protein packed healthy cinnamon scones have no cinnamon chips either, and really are a clean breakfast delight.

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I thought my vanilla protein scones were everything I wanted, but these layered cinnamon protein scones just took things to a whole other level!

Soft, doughy, perfectly crunchy outside but still soft inside; These healthy cinnamon scones really were perfection! And that too without cinnamon chips or any sugar. 

Ingredients for the best Cinnamon Protein Scones!

This high protein cinnamon scones recipe needs just a few simple and healthy ingredients and have no butter or sugar!

• Whole wheat pastry flour for that lightness of the all-purpose flour, but with the nutritious benefits of whole grains
• Vanilla Protein Powder to add some sweetness. This is the replacement for sugar. I use the whey-caesin blend from Quest.
• Unflavored Protein Powder to replace some of the flour (and carbs) in the recipe for a slightly low carb high protein scone. Quest Nutrition again here.
• Coconut Flour
• 1:1 Zero Calorie Sugar Substitute – I use Lakanto, to keep this recipe sugar free;  (code HAYLSKITCHEN for a discount here).
• Non-fat Greek Yogurt another protein-packed ingredient
• Baking Powder
• Cinnamon

For the Healthy Cinnamon Sugar Scones Filling:

• 1:1 Zero Calorie Sugar Substitute – I use Lakanto Golden here (same code HAYLSKITCHEN for a discount)
• Cinnamon
• Tapioca Starch or Cornstarch

What Protein Powder to use for Protein Packed Scones

For the best protein packed cinnamon roll scones, I recommend using a whey-caesin blend, so the scones don’t dry out. For this recipe, I used the multipurpose mix and Vanilla flavor from Quest Nutrition.

I haven’t tried just Whey protein, pea protein or other plant based ones, so I can’t say how those would work here.

Tips for making Protein Powder Cinnamon Scones with Yogurt

This recipe for cinnamon protein powder scones uses Greek yogurt for that moist texture, and is really easy. Here’s some pointers to make sure you get it right:

• Mix all dry ingredients first, then add yogurt.

• Use cold yogurt so that the dough is cold and rises well.

• Add all yogurt at once and mix.

• Don’t over-mix the dough or over-knead or it will get too warm and make dense scones.

• Don’t let dough sit out for too long; Work quickly; You don’t want the dough to get warm and hard to handle.

• Don’t roll dough too thin or thick; Just about ¼” since you will be folding it over, and also want a good rise.

• Fold over carefully; but it’s okay if some cinnamon sugar filling falls out of the scones dough.

• Use a sharp knife or pizza cutter to cut scones. Don’t shape with hands. You will work the dough too much and they won’t be light and crumbly anymore.

• Let dough chill in fridge; There was a lot of rolling involved, and you want dough to be cold when baking.

• Brush tops with almond milk for the golden crust!

To Store Cinnamon Roll Scones

Fresh baked cinnamon roll protein scones really are the best, but you can store them on the counter on in the freezer (make sure the cool down first).

To store, wrap healthy cinnamon sugar scones individually in plastic wrap and place in airtight container on countertop 1-2 days.

For a freezer friendly option, wrap healthy scones in plastic wrap, place in zipper bag and freeze up to 2 months.

To reheat, thaw to room temperature and reheat in 350°F oven for 5-7 minutes or warm in the microwave.

Alternatives for Healthy Cinnamon Scones without Cinnamon Chips

I really recommend the ingredients – and brands – I used make these amazing high protein healthy cinnamon scones without cinnamon chips (sugar free), butter or oil.

Here’s some other options you can try, but I haven’t given them all a try yet, so I’m not sure how they would all work together. 

• Whole Wheat Pastry Flour: All purpose flour or 1:1 gluten free baking flour in the same amount by weight not cups
• Unflavored Protein Powder: More Plain flour, but reduce the amount of yogurt to 1 cup
• 1:1 Zero Calorie Sugar Replacement: Regular confectioners sugar (this won’t be sugar free though, and also higher in calories)
• Unsweetened Greek Yogurt: Vanilla greek yogurt, but  try to keep it light.
  Coconut yogurt could be an option

For a Vegan Cinnamon Scones Option

The original recipe here has no eggs, butter or milk, so you could try high protein Vegan cinnamon scones too.

Disclaimer though, I haven’t tried this out so I can’t tell if it will work. Maybe try half the batch. Replace the Greek Yogurt with Coconut Yogurt, and maybe try a pea protein powder.

Let me know how it goes if you do!

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