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 <1g sugar per cookie, they’re perfect for blood sugar balance, PCOS, and anyone who wants a dessert that is a blessing.

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, balance blood sugar, 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 beef protein base that’s super clean, doctor-formulated, and 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 since it already tastes like a cinnamon roll, it makes hitting protein goals feel fun — not gross.

For the next few days, (Friday, 12/26 - Friday, 1/2) Equip Foods is offering:

  • BOGO 40% off all Prime Protein & Bars

  • You can get an additional 25% off if you don’t mind original packaging (same ingredients, just the old label as they’re trying to go for more of a vintage feel vs keeping the aesthetic mainly for those who hit the gym) - click the red banner at the top of the page.
    (It says, “Last Chance: 25% off Original Branded Packaging”)

  • If you’re new and 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 and this stacking discounts deal is totally up my alley. (I stocked up already!)

CINNAMON ROLL COOKIE

INGREDIENTS

METHOD

Mix dry ingredients first. Then, add sunbutter. Mix well. Then, add water 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 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 fresh!

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 with coffee ☕️

COOKIE FAQ

Macros per cookie?

Macros are estimates using standard nutrition data

Per 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)

Best enjoyed with a friend (;

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

  • 30 scoops per bag → <$1.50 per scoop

  • 2 scoops per batch → <$3

Estimated total batch cost:

  • Equip Prime Protein: ~$2.88

  • SunButter (4 tbsp): ~$1.75–2.00 (varies by purchase 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!

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