High Protein No Sugar Monkey Bread (Printable)
Cinnamon-coated pull-apart bread made with protein powder and almond flour for a guilt-free 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
# Directions:
01 - Preheat oven to 350°F. Generously grease a bundt pan or deep round baking dish with butter or cooking spray.
02 - In a large mixing bowl, whisk together almond flour, vanilla protein powder, baking powder, and salt until well combined.
03 - In a separate bowl, whisk Greek yogurt, eggs, almond milk, melted coconut oil, and vanilla extract until smooth and creamy.
04 - Pour wet mixture into dry ingredients. Stir with a spatula until a soft, cohesive dough forms. The dough will be slightly sticky.
05 - In a small bowl, combine erythritol sweetener and ground cinnamon. Mix thoroughly and set aside.
06 - Pinch off approximately 1-inch pieces of dough and roll into balls. Dip each ball into melted butter or coconut oil, then roll generously in the cinnamon-sweetener mixture until fully coated.
07 - Place coated dough balls in the prepared pan, arranging them in layers with slight spacing to allow for rising during baking.
08 - Bake for 25-30 minutes 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 it to set and become easier to remove.
10 - While bread cools, whisk together Greek yogurt, powdered erythritol, and vanilla extract until smooth. Drizzle glaze over warm bread before serving.
# Cooking Tips:
01 -
- You get that nostalgic pull-apart bread experience without the sugar crash that usually follows traditional monkey bread
- Each serving packs 18 grams of protein, making it the perfect post-workout snack or satisfying breakfast
02 -
- Protein powders vary wildly in absorbency, so you may need to add a splash more almond milk if your dough seems too dry to roll
- Overmixing the dough can make it tough, so stop as soon as everything comes together
03 -
- If your dough feels too sticky to roll, chill it in the refrigerator for 15 minutes before shaping
- The glaze is optional but highly recommended for that authentic monkey bread experience