No-bake Protein Breakfast Cookies that look and taste like a cinnamon roll. Packed with delicious ingredients and an optional white-chocolate drizzle.
author’s note
Cinnamon Rolls With A Side Of Gains!
I have been trying to reach for snacks with more protein (instead of always snacking on this white chocolate Chex mix), which is how these cookies started.
My sister texted me her favorite energy bite recipe and I could not stop thinking about how good it would be with a “cinnamon roll” twist. I kept the base simple, leaned into vanilla and cinnamon, and shaped the mix into flat little “protein breakfast cookies.”
The swirl is a quick white chocolate drizzle that sets up in minutes. I make a batch most Sundays. My boys inhale them, which is always my best taste test.
Ingredients
| Ingredient | Swaps / Tips |
|---|---|
| Almond butter | Any drippy nut or seed butter. Stir well. If thick, warm 10–15 seconds. |
| Pure maple syrup | Honey works. Start with a little less, then adjust. |
| Vanilla protein powder | Whey is softest. Plant protein may need a splash more maple. |
| Kodiak Cakes Power Cakes Buttermilk Mix | Swap half oat flour + half almond flour. Chill 20–30 minutes before shaping. |
| Ground cinnamon | Add a pinch more for stronger flavor. |
| White chocolate + coconut oil (optional) | Skip for less sweet. Greek yogurt chips work. Pipe with a tiny snip in the bag. |
How To Make Protein Breakfast Cookies
- Mix: Add almond butter, syrup, Kodiak mix, protein, vanilla, and spices to a bowl.
- Stir: Mix until a soft dough forms. If crumbly, add 1–2 tsp maple.
- Scoop & Flatten: Scoop 1-inch balls, then press into small cookies on a pan.
- Swirl: Melt chocolate with a little oil, stir in a pinch of cinnamon, and pipe a spiral.
- Set & Store: Let the swirl firm up, then chill.
Storage
Allow the white chocolate to harden at room temperature. Then cover cookies tightly and store in the fridge or freezer. Place them in small airtight bags in the freezer and transfer a bag at a time to the fridge to enjoy. Cookies will last up to 2 weeks in the fridge and up to 3 months in the freezer.
More Filling Snack Recipes:
Shakes And Smoothies
Chocolate Protein Shake
Muffins And Quick Breads
Healthy Blueberry Muffins
Desserts
Protein Cookie Dough
Protein Breakfast Cookies
Video
Equipment
- Hand mixer or wooden spoon
Ingredients
- 1/2 cup almond butter
- 1/2 cup maple syrup
- 2/3 cup + 1 tablespoon Kodiak Cakes Power Cakes Buttermilk Mix
- 1/4 cup + 1 tablespoon vanilla protein powder
- 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 tablespoon ground cinnamon
- 1/8 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 cup white chocolate chips
- 1/2 teaspoon coconut oil
- 1/16 teaspoon ground cinnamon
Instructions
- In a large bowl, combine the almond butter, maple syrup, Kodiak mix, protein powder, vanilla extract, ground cinnamon, and salt. Mix well with a hand mixer or a wooden spoon.
- Use a 1-inch cookie scoop to measure out the dough; you should get around 40 balls. You can stop here and enjoy these as protein bites or keep going to make the cookies.
- Press the balls flat and form into a small cookie shape. Place on a parchment-paper-lined sheet pan.
- Optional White Chocolate Drizzle: In a small bowl, combine white chocolate chips and coconut oil (measure when melted). Microwave in bursts of 15 seconds, until melted and smooth. Stir in the ground cinnamon. Transfer to a small, resealable plastic bag and cut a tiny tip off the end corner. Pipe a swirl on top of all the cookies.
Recipe Notes
Nutrition
Nutrition information is automatically calculated, so should only be used as an approximation.
WHAAAAT??!!! geeeenius!!! omgosh I love that these are like cinnamon roll cookies that are healthy! YUM!
Haha!! thanks Kayle 🙂
These are so cute. Can’t wait to try them out!
Thank you Julie!
OMG. I love these! Cookies for breakfast = good day.
Thank you so much Dorothy!! And I saw you pinned them – thank you! 🙂
My husband is obsessed with cinnamon rolls, OBSESSED! We’re both trying to watch our weight right now, and these would be perfect in our diet!
Haha! Seriously our husbands have the same taste buds I’m convinced. Cinnamon rolls are my hubby’s favorite too!
You have the best breakfast cookie recipes Chelsea! I love how healthy but yummy these look! (No fun eating healthy food that doesn’t taste good! 😉 )
I completely agree! It’s gotta taste good or it’s not worth it 🙂 thanks!
these are so cute and they look delish!
Thank you Dina!
These cookies sound so delicious, Chelsea, and that darling swirl makes them look even more irresistible! Pinning!
Thank you Marcie! And thanks for the pin 🙂
Oh, I love the idea of healthy cookies. These would be such a treat for breakfast! I need to get me some of that protein powder! I am so really glad you invented these. 🙂
Oh my! No bake? Cinnamon Roll? This sounds like a perfect mix! I am glad I live in a big family otherwise I would eat all of them by myself. I know I would! Love the blog! I will be stopping back soon.
Yes!! This is the perfect no bake breakfast! They look amazing!
Thanks Layla!