High Protein No Sugar Monkey Bread (Print Version)
Cinnamon-spiced pull-apart bread made with high-protein, sugar-free ingredients for a delicious healthier twist.
# What You'll Need:
→ Dough
01 - 2 cups almond flour
02 - 1 cup vanilla whey protein powder
03 - 2 teaspoons baking powder
04 - 1/4 teaspoon salt
05 - 3/4 cup nonfat Greek yogurt
06 - 2 large eggs
07 - 2 tablespoons unsweetened almond milk
08 - 1 tablespoon melted coconut oil
09 - 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
→ Cinnamon Coating
10 - 1/4 cup melted butter or coconut oil
11 - 2 tablespoons granular erythritol or monkfruit sweetener
12 - 2 teaspoons ground cinnamon
→ Optional Glaze
13 - 1/3 cup plain Greek yogurt
14 - 1-2 tablespoons powdered erythritol
15 - 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
# How to Make It:
01 - Preheat oven to 350°F. Grease a bundt pan or deep round baking dish thoroughly.
02 - In a large bowl, combine almond flour, protein powder, baking powder, and salt. Mix until uniformly blended.
03 - In a separate bowl, whisk Greek yogurt, eggs, almond milk, melted coconut oil, and vanilla extract until completely smooth.
04 - Pour wet ingredients into dry ingredients. Stir until a soft, cohesive dough forms.
05 - In a small bowl, combine erythritol and cinnamon. Mix well to distribute evenly.
06 - Pinch off approximately 1-inch pieces of dough and roll into balls. Dip each ball in melted butter or coconut oil, then coat thoroughly in cinnamon mixture.
07 - Place coated dough balls in prepared pan, layering them with slight space between for expansion during baking.
08 - Bake for 25-30 minutes until golden brown and set throughout.
09 - Allow to cool in pan for 10 minutes before removing.
10 - Whisk together Greek yogurt, powdered erythritol, and vanilla extract until smooth. Drizzle over warm bread prior to serving.
# Expert Advice:
01 -
- You get all the nostalgic pull apart satisfaction without the sugar crash that usually follows
- The protein boost means you can enjoy this for breakfast and stay full until lunch
02 -
- The dough will be stickier than traditional monkey bread dough, so keep your hands lightly oiled while rolling
- Letting it rest in the pan for those 10 minutes is the difference between a beautiful presentation and a mess
03 -
- Use a cookie scoop for uniform dough balls that bake evenly
- If the coating seems thick in spots, do not worry, it creates the best crispy edges