High Protein No Sugar Monkey Bread (Printable)
Fluffy, cinnamon-coated pull-apart bread with almond flour and protein powder
# 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 well 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, pliable dough forms. The dough should hold together when pressed.
05 - In a small bowl, combine erythritol and ground cinnamon, mixing until evenly distributed.
06 - Pinch off approximately 1-inch pieces of dough and roll into balls. Dip each ball in melted butter or coconut oil, then roll thoroughly in the cinnamon-sweetener mixture until coated.
07 - Place coated dough balls in the prepared pan, layering them evenly. Leave slight space between pieces for expansion 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 slightly before removing or glazing.
10 - While bread cools, whisk together plain Greek yogurt, powdered erythritol, and vanilla extract until smooth and creamy.
11 - Drizzle glaze over warm bread. Serve immediately while still warm for best texture and flavor.
# Expert Tips:
01 -
- You get that nostalgic warm cinnamon flavor with 18 grams of protein per serving
- The texture is surprisingly close to traditional monkey bread but keeps your blood sugar stable
02 -
- The dough will feel softer and stickier than traditional dough because of the Greek yogurt
- Do not skip greasing your pan thoroughly or the bread will stick stubbornly
03 -
- Rolling the dough balls quickly with slightly oiled hands prevents sticking
- Let the bread cool exactly 10 minutes before attempting to flip it out of the pan