Greek Yogurt Cinnamon Roll Bread is soft, fluffy, packed with cinnamon roll flavor and with creamy Greek yogurt glaze on top. No yeast, one bowl and 7 grams of protein in every slice!

Greek yogurt cinnamon roll bread with frosting on a plate.

Why You’ll Love This Recipe

This Greek yogurt cinnamon roll bread recipe gives you all the cozy cinnamon roll flavor you love, without any of the work, and 7 grams of protein in every slice.

I love my Greek yogurt bread because it’s a quick bread that naturally packs in more protein. Then I made Greek yogurt cinnamon rolls and we all loved them, my kids and their friends included. So for the days I feel lazy, I wanted to create a cinnamon roll bread that came together so much easier!

I tested this loaf 3 times to make sure it’s never dry and has the perfect balance of sweetness and cinnamon. It’s quick and easy recipe I think you will enjoy a lot!

Ingredients for Greek Yogurt Cinnamon Roll Bread

Self-rising flour, egg, brown sugar, cinnamon, maple syrup, milk, Greek yogurt, vanilla, powdered sugar.

Greek yogurt: Key ingredient for the bread and glaze. I used 0% plain Greek yogurt this time and it worked well. You can also use 1%, 2%, 3.5%, or 5%.
Self-rising flour: This is all-purpose flour that’s already combined with baking powder and salt.
Egg: Acts as a binder.
Milk: Any milk works to add moisture and create a tender, soft crumb. I use either 3.25% or a dairy-free alternative.
Maple syrup: I like to use a natural sweetener for the bread, like maple syrup. You can also use honey or agave.
Vanilla extract: Adds a touch of warmth and enhances the overall flavor of the bread.
Cinnamon: Some goes in the dough so every bite, even outside the swirl, has a hint of cozy cinnamon flavor. More is added to the brown sugar swirl.
Brown sugar: The classic choice for the cinnamon filling, but coconut sugar works too.
Glaze: Any fat percentage Greek yogurt combined with powdered sugar creates a creamy, high protein glaze.

Flour Options

All-purpose flour: For every 1 cup of self-rising flour needed, you’ll need to combine 1 cup all-purpose flour with 1 1/2 teaspoons baking powder and 1/4 teaspoon salt. Approximately, maybe I would add a bit less baking powder and salt in total.
White whole wheat flour: I believe you could swap 1:1 ratio without any other changes to the recipe.
Gluten-free flour: I like Bob’s Red Mill 1:1 gluten-free baking blend. You’ll need to add extra milk because gluten free flours absorb more liquid.

Any other flours would need testing and major adjustments. I haven’t tried them myself, so I recommend following the recipe as written.

How to Make High Protein Cinnamon Roll Bread

Step by step process how to make greek yogurt cinnamon roll bread dough.

Preheat oven to 350 F. Line a 9×5 loaf pan with parchment paper and give it a quick spray.

Mix wet ingredients: Whisk together Greek yogurt, egg, milk, maple syrup, vanilla, and 1/2 teaspoon cinnamon until smooth.
Add flour: Sift the flour into a separate large bowl, then add it to the wet ingredients and gently stir until just combined. You want the dough to be thick, sticky, and spreadable.
Make cinnamon sugar: Combine brown sugar and remaining cinnamon in a small bowl.
Layer: There are 3 layers total. Start by spreading 1/3 of the batter in the pan, then sprinkle half of the cinnamon sugar on top. Add another 1/3 of batter, followed by the remaining cinnamon sugar, and finish with the rest of the batter. Don’t worry if some pockets of sugar peek through.

Step by step process how to bake and glaze greek yogurt cinnamon roll bread.

Swirl: Run a knife through the loaf a few times for that swirly look.
Bake: Bake for 60 minutes, or until a toothpick comes out clean.
Glaze and cool: Let the loaf sit 10 minutes. Meanwhile, whisk Greek yogurt with powdered sugar and spread on top. Let cool another 15 minutes.
Slice: Cut into 10 slices and enjoy warm or cold.

Tips for Best Results

Here are my insider tips for baking high protein cinnamon roll bread.

Measure flour correctly: Spoon it into your measuring cup, and level it off with a knife. Don’t scoop directly with the cup.
Don’t skip sifting the flour: This adds air, helps the ingredients mix evenly, and keeps your bread light and fluffy.
Don’t use regular yogurt: Greek yogurt gives the bread structure, moisture, and protein, regular yogurt will make it too thin and won’t work for this bread recipe.
About the layering: It doesn’t have to be perfect. The dough can be thick and may not completely cover the cinnamon layer, some cinnamon can protrude. Work gently and patiently and just do a good job.
Frost while bread is warm: It’ll soak through better. Trust me, it won’t curdle, and you can use more if you want to.

Slices of Greek yogurt cinnamon roll bread on a plate.

Variations

Chocolate cinnamon: Mix some mini chocolate chips into the swirl or sprinkle on top before baking.
Apple cinnamon: Add 1/2 cup finely chopped apples to the swirl for a warm, fruity flavor.
Orange zest: Add up to 1 teaspoon orange zest to the batter or glaze for a bright, citrusy twist.
Nuts: Add 1/2 cup chopped walnuts, pecans, or almonds.
Different glaze: Choose between classic, healthy cream cheese frosting, skip the glaze and add melted butter on top, or add a little maple syrup and chopped pecans to the Greek yogurt glaze for extra flavor.

How to Store and Reheat

Store: Keep in a cool dry place in an airtight container for up to 24 hours. After, because of the glaze, refrigerate for another 3-4 days.

Freeze: Bake, glaze and cool completely. Place in an airtight container and freeze for up to 3 months. Thaw on a counter for 1-2 hours.

Reheat: Warm slices in the microwave for 20-30 seconds until heated through.

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Greek yogurt cinnamon roll bread with Greek yogurt frosting on top.

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