High Protein No Sugar Monkey Bread (Print View)
Cinnamon-flavored pull-apart bread made with almond flour, protein powder, and Greek yogurt for a healthier dessert option.
# Ingredient List:
→ Dough
01 - 2 cups almond flour
02 - 1 cup vanilla whey protein powder
03 - 2 tsp baking powder
04 - 1/4 tsp salt
05 - 3/4 cup nonfat Greek yogurt
06 - 2 large eggs
07 - 2 tbsp unsweetened almond milk
08 - 1 tbsp melted coconut oil
09 - 1 tsp vanilla extract
→ Cinnamon Coating
10 - 1/4 cup melted butter or coconut oil
11 - 2 tbsp granular erythritol or monkfruit sweetener
12 - 2 tsp ground cinnamon
→ Optional Glaze
13 - 1/3 cup plain Greek yogurt
14 - 1–2 tbsp powdered erythritol
15 - 1/2 tsp vanilla extract
# How to Make:
01 - Preheat oven to 350°F. Grease a bundt pan or deep round baking dish with cooking spray or additional coconut oil.
02 - In a large bowl, whisk together 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 well combined.
04 - Pour wet ingredients into dry mixture. Stir until a soft, pliable dough forms. Avoid overmixing to prevent tough texture.
05 - In a small bowl, combine erythritol sweetener and ground cinnamon. Mix thoroughly to ensure even coating.
06 - Pinch off approximately 1-inch portions of dough and roll into balls. Dip each ball in melted butter or coconut oil, then coat evenly in cinnamon mixture.
07 - Layer coated dough balls in prepared pan, arranging them snugly but leaving slight space for expansion during baking.
08 - Bake for 25–30 minutes until golden brown and set. A toothpick inserted should come out clean.
09 - Allow monkey bread to cool in pan for 10 minutes. This helps set the structure and makes removal easier.
10 - While bread cools, whisk together Greek yogurt, powdered erythritol, and vanilla extract until smooth and drizzle over warm bread before serving.
# Expert Advice:
01 -
- You get all the nostalgic comfort of sticky cinnamon pull apart bread without the afternoon energy crash
- Each serving packs 18 grams of protein making it actually satisfying enough for breakfast or post workout
02 -
- The dough will feel stickier than traditional dough but that's completely normal due to the almond flour
- Letting it cool for the full 10 minutes is what keeps those pieces pull apart instead of falling apart
03 -
- Wet your hands slightly with water or oil when rolling dough balls to prevent sticking
- Use fresh cinnamon it makes a bigger difference than you'd expect