Cinnamon Roll Protein Cookies (Low Sugar, Gut-Friendly & High Protein)
My Favorite Cookie: CINNAMON ROLL — soft, cozy, and secretly gut-supportive. Made with collagen-rich beef protein, minimal ingredients, and under 1g sugar per cookie, they’re perfect for blood sugar balance, PCOS, and anyone who still wants dessert without regret.
Why Protein In These Makes a Difference
Even with the rise of protein-awareness, protein deficiency is far more common than we think — nearly 1 in 3 adults aren’t getting enough daily protein. And as we age, our protein needs actually increase to preserve muscle, support immune health, and maintain strength/energy.
What I love about this cookie is that it doesn’t just taste like dessert — it’s built on a naturally collagen-rich, 100% grass-fed and finished beef protein base that’s super easy to digest.
Unlike many plant or whey proteins, this one:
Is gentle on the gut
Contains no gums, fillers, or additives
Supports skin, joints, and digestion thanks to collagen-supportive amino acids
And because it already tastes like a cinnamon roll, it makes hitting protein goals feel fun and cheery — not gross and not a chore.
For the next few days, (Friday, 12/26 - Friday, 1/2) Equip is offering:
BOGO 40% off all Prime Protein & Bars
Other Protein Flavors that work with this recipe: Vanilla, Cinnamon Roll, Strawberry, Iced Coffee, Unflavored
Currently: $63.99 $47.99 Save $16 + extra using code MUMWITHABUN
Plus an additional 25% off remaining original packaging (same ingredients, just the old label because they’re trying to go for more of a vintage feel vs keeping the aesthetic mainly for those who hit the gym) - be sure to click the red banner at the top here that says, “Last Chance: 25% off Original Branded Packaging”
If you’re new/not wanting to stock up, you can also get 20% off your first single-bag order!
Note: I don’t share this to push sales — I share it because desserts can be supportive when the ingredients actually work with your body.
CINNAMON ROLL COOKIE
INGREDIENTS
2 scoops Equip Prime Cinnamon Roll Protein Powder (because it’s a touch sweet via coconut sugar it gets a little crunchy & omg it smells like a Disneyland churro…!)
Organic SunButter (any nut/seed butter works here!)
1 tbsp coconut flour (make sure it’s a flat scoop)
2 tbsp filtered water
¼ tsp baking powder
pinch of sea salt
METHOD
Preheat the oven to 350°F and line a cast iron skillet or cookie sheet with parchment paper.
Mix all ingredients in a bowl until fully combined. It’s ok if the batter looks stretchy (it’s a characteristic of all the collagen-richness of the beef protein isolate)
Let dough rest for ~5 minutes — this allows the coconut flour to hydrate.
Scoop 4 (huge) or 10 (small) cookies onto the parchment paper covered cookie sheet/skillet.
(I prefer small-size to appreciate the texture)Use your hands to gently “smash” / flatten each cookie to desired thickness. They will rise a bit.
Bake for 10 minutes.
It’s OK if the cookies don’t look “golden” these aren’t your typical cookies — let them cool on a cookie rack to finish baking.
Once it’s cooled, enjoy!
Storage Tips
Store in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 3 days
These cookies actually improve in texture after chilling
For longer storage:
Freeze up to 2 months
Thaw at room temp or warm briefly in a toaster oven
Best enjoyed room temp or slightly warm with coffee ☕️
COOKIE FAQ
Macros per cookie?
Macros are estimates using standard nutrition dataPer small cookie (1 of 10):
Calories: ~90–95 kcal
Protein: ~5.5–6 g
Fat: ~6 g
Carbs: ~3 g
Sugar: ~0.8–1 g
Fiber: ~1 g
Protein & collagen context:
2 scoops = ~42 g protein per batch
That’s ~5.7 g protein per cookie
Equip Prime is a collagen-rich beef isolate, meaning the majority of protein comes from collagen-supportive amino acids (glycine, proline, hydroxyproline)
In my humble opinion, a sweet treat with under 1g sugar & ~6g protein is huge win for:
PCOS
prediabetes
blood sugar balance
gut healing seasons
Price per batch?
Protein cost breakdown:
Sale price: $47.99 per bag (As of 12/26)
+ my code (MUMWITHABUN for an extra discount): ~$43.19
30 scoops per bag → $1.44 per scoop
2 scoops per batch → $2.88
Estimated total batch cost:
Equip Prime Protein: ~$2.88
SunButter (4 tbsp): ~$1.75–2.00 (varies by brand/location)
Other ingredients: ~$0.25
Total batch cost: ~$5.00–5.25
Per cookie: ~$0.50
For a functional, gut-supportive, high-protein, quality dessert?
That’s incredibly reasonable.
I’ve never been able to buy a gluten free, dairy free, gut-healthy cookie at anything less than $3.50 a piece!Q: Does heating up Prime Protein denature the ingredients, or do they retain their properties?
The protein, collagen, and colostrum will all retain their properties when heated since they have already been ‘cooked’. But, Equip uses a low and slow method to keep all the nutrients intact and ensure highly bioavailable products.
LMK if you have any more questions!
