High Protein No Sugar Monkey Bread (Printable Format)
Cinnamon-coated pull-apart bread with almond flour and protein powder. A healthier twist on the classic treat.
# What You 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 Steps:
01 - Preheat oven to 350°F. Grease a bundt pan or deep round baking dish with cooking spray or butter.
02 - In a large bowl, combine almond flour, protein powder, baking powder, and salt. Whisk until well 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, pliable dough forms.
05 - In a small bowl, mix erythritol and cinnamon until evenly combined.
06 - Pinch off small pieces of dough (about 1 inch). Roll into balls. Dip each ball in melted butter or coconut oil, then coat thoroughly in the cinnamon mixture.
07 - Arrange coated dough balls in the prepared pan, stacking them in layers. Leave some space between pieces for expansion during baking.
08 - Bake for 25-30 minutes, or until golden brown and set. A toothpick inserted should come out clean.
09 - Let the bread cool in the pan for 10 minutes. This allows it to set and makes removal easier.
10 - While bread cools, whisk Greek yogurt, powdered erythritol, and vanilla until smooth and drizzle-friendly.
11 - Invert the bread onto a serving plate. Drizzle with glaze if desired. Serve warm while soft and fragrant.
# Expert Suggestions:
01 -
- You get all the cozy comfort of classic monkey bread with 18 grams of protein per serving
- The cinnamon coating creates that irresistible sticky fingers experience without the sugar overload
02 -
- The dough will be stickier than traditional monkey bread dough, which is completely normal
- Letting it cool the full 10 minutes makes the difference between clean slices and a messy crumble
03 -
- Don't skip the step of melting your coconut oil if it's solid, or you'll get clumpy dough
- The protein powder you choose affects sweetness, so taste your dough before coating