High Protein No Sugar Monkey Bread (Print)

Cinnamon-coated pull-apart bread made with almond flour and protein powder for a healthier dessert.

# 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 Make It:

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, combine almond flour, vanilla protein powder, baking powder, and salt. Whisk together until evenly distributed.
03 - In a separate bowl, whisk Greek yogurt, eggs, almond milk, melted coconut oil, and vanilla extract until completely smooth and well combined.
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 sweetener and ground 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, ensuring complete coverage. Immediately roll in the cinnamon-sweetener mixture until evenly coated.
08 - Arrange coated dough balls in the prepared bundt pan or baking dish, stacking them in layers and leaving slight space between pieces for expansion during baking.
09 - Bake for 25-30 minutes until golden brown on top and set in the center. A toothpick inserted should come out clean.
10 - Let the bread cool in the pan for 10 minutes. Meanwhile, whisk together Greek yogurt, powdered erythritol, and vanilla extract until smooth for the optional glaze.
11 - Drizzle the glaze over warm bread before serving. Invert onto a serving plate if using a bundt pan.

# Expert Advice:

01 -
  • You get all the nostalgic comfort of classic monkey bread without the sugar crash that usually follows
  • Each serving packs 18 grams of protein so you can actually feel good about eating dessert for breakfast
  • The texture is incredibly authentic soft, pillowy dough balls that pull apart just like the version you remember from childhood sleepovers
02 -
  • The dough will be stickier than traditional dough, so lightly oil your hands before rolling the balls to prevent frustration
  • Overbaking leads to dry, tough bread because protein powder can become rubbery if cooked too long
  • Letting the bread cool in the pan for the full 10 minutes is crucial or it may fall apart when you try to remove it
03 -
  • Measure your almond flour by weight, not volume, for the most consistent results every time
  • Warm the Greek yogurt slightly before mixing, as cold yogurt can cause the coconut oil to solidify and create lumps

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