High Protein No Sugar Monkey Bread (Printable)
Fluffy cinnamon-coated pull-apart bread packed with protein and zero sugar.
# 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 with cooking spray or additional butter.
02 - In a large bowl, combine almond flour, protein powder, baking powder, and salt. Whisk together until evenly blended.
03 - In a separate bowl, whisk Greek yogurt, eggs, almond milk, melted coconut oil, and vanilla extract until smooth and creamy.
04 - Pour wet ingredients into dry ingredients. Stir with a spatula until a soft, cohesive dough forms. Do not overmix.
05 - In a small bowl, mix erythritol and cinnamon until thoroughly combined.
06 - Pinch off small pieces of dough, approximately 1 inch in diameter. Roll each piece between your palms to form smooth balls.
07 - Dip each dough ball into melted butter or coconut oil, then roll generously in the cinnamon-sweetener mixture until fully coated.
08 - Arrange coated dough balls in the prepared pan, stacking them in layers. Leave some space between pieces for expansion during baking.
09 - Bake for 25-30 minutes, or until golden brown on top and firm to the touch. A toothpick inserted should come out clean.
10 - Let cool in the pan for 10 minutes. If using the glaze, whisk Greek yogurt, powdered erythritol, and vanilla until smooth, then drizzle over warm bread before serving.
# Expert Hacks:
01 -
- You get that nostalgic cinnamon roll experience without the sugar crash that usually follows
- The protein content keeps you satisfied for hours instead of leaving you hungry again in an hour
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- The dough will feel softer and more fragile than traditional monkey bread dough, which is completely normal due to the almond flour
- Don't skip the cooling time or your beautiful pull apart pieces might fall apart when you try to serve them
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- If your dough feels too sticky to handle, chill it in the refrigerator for 15 minutes before rolling into balls
- A cookie scoop helps create evenly sized dough balls that will bake at the same rate