High Protein No Sugar Monkey Bread (Printable)
Cinnamon pull-apart bread with almond flour and protein powder for a healthier sweet treat.
# 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 Steps:
01 - Preheat oven to 350°F. Grease a bundt pan or deep round baking dish thoroughly with butter or cooking spray.
02 - In a large mixing bowl, whisk together almond flour, vanilla whey protein powder, baking powder, and salt until evenly blended.
03 - In a separate bowl, whisk Greek yogurt, eggs, almond milk, melted coconut oil, and vanilla extract until smooth and fully incorporated.
04 - Pour wet ingredients into dry mixture. Stir with a spatula until a soft, cohesive dough forms. Avoid overmixing to prevent toughness.
05 - In a small bowl, combine erythritol and ground cinnamon. Mix well to distribute spices evenly.
06 - Pinch off approximately 1-inch pieces of dough and roll into balls. Dip each ball into melted butter or coconut oil, then coat thoroughly in the cinnamon mixture.
07 - Place coated dough balls in the prepared pan, stacking in layers. Leave slight space between pieces to allow for rising during baking.
08 - Bake for 25-30 minutes or until golden brown on top and set in the center. A toothpick inserted should come out clean.
09 - Let the bread cool in the pan for 10 minutes to allow structure to set.
10 - While bread cools, whisk together plain Greek yogurt, powdered erythritol, and vanilla extract until smooth and drizzle-consistency.
11 - Invert bread onto serving plate or serve directly from pan. Drizzle with prepared glaze while still warm. Pull apart pieces to serve.
# Expert Advice:
01 -
- You get that nostalgic cinnamon roll experience without the sugar crash that usually follows
- The protein content actually keeps you full, unlike traditional monkey bread that disappears in minutes and leaves you reaching for more
02 -
- The dough balls expand more than you'd expect, so don't overcrowd your pan or they'll fuse into one solid mass
- Letting it cool those ten minutes feels impossible but makes the difference between a beautiful presentation and a messy pile
03 -
- Use a cookie scoop for uniform dough balls, ensuring they all bake at the same rate
- If the tops are browning too fast, tent with foil for the last 10 minutes of baking