High Protein No Sugar Monkey Bread (Print Version)
Cinnamon-spiced pull-apart bread with almond flour and protein powder, naturally sweetened without sugar.
# 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
# Directions:
01 - Preheat oven to 350°F. Grease a bundt pan or deep round baking dish thoroughly.
02 - In a large bowl, mix almond flour, protein powder, baking powder, and salt until evenly distributed.
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 until a soft, pliable dough forms. The mixture should hold together when pressed.
05 - In a small bowl, combine erythritol and cinnamon for the coating mixture. Melt butter or coconut oil in a separate small bowl.
06 - Pinch off small pieces of dough, about 1 inch in diameter. Roll each piece into a ball. Dip each ball in melted butter or coconut oil, then roll thoroughly in the cinnamon mixture until coated.
07 - Arrange coated dough balls in the prepared pan, stacking them in layers. Leave slight space between pieces to allow for rising during baking.
08 - Bake for 25-30 minutes, or until the top is golden brown and the bread feels set when gently pressed.
09 - Let the bread cool in the pan for 10 minutes. This allows it to set slightly for easier removal.
10 - While bread cools, whisk plain Greek yogurt, powdered erythritol, and vanilla extract until smooth and creamy. Drizzle over warm bread before serving.
# Expert Tips:
01 -
- You get all the nostalgic joy of pulling apart warm, cinnamon coated dough without the sugar crash
- Eighteen grams of protein per serving means this counts as breakfast or post workout fuel
02 -
- Protein powder brands vary wildly in how they absorb moisture. You may need to add an extra tablespoon of almond milk if the dough seems crumbly.
- Letting the dough balls sit too long before baking makes them gummy. Work quickly and get them in the oven.
03 -
- Use a cookie scoop to portion the dough evenly. It goes faster than hand rolling and creates uniform balls.
- If the coating mixture clumps up, add another teaspoon of melted butter or oil and stir again.