High Protein No Sugar Monkey Bread (Print)
Cinnamon-spiced pull-apart bread with almond flour and protein powder, naturally sweetened without sugar for a protein-packed dessert.
# What You Need:
→ 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. Generously grease a bundt pan or deep round baking dish with cooking spray or butter.
02 - In a large bowl, combine almond flour, vanilla protein powder, baking powder, and salt. Whisk thoroughly to break up any clumps.
03 - In a separate bowl, whisk Greek yogurt, eggs, almond milk, melted coconut oil, and vanilla extract until completely smooth and incorporated.
04 - Pour wet ingredients into dry mixture. Stir with a spatula until a soft, cohesive dough forms. Avoid overmixing.
05 - In a small bowl, combine erythritol sweetener and ground cinnamon. Mix well to distribute evenly.
06 - Pinch off walnut-sized portions of dough. Roll into smooth balls, dip in melted butter or coconut oil, then coat thoroughly in cinnamon mixture.
07 - Place coated dough balls in prepared pan, stacking in layers. Leave slight space between pieces for rising during baking.
08 - Bake for 25–30 minutes until golden brown on top and firm to the touch. A toothpick inserted should come out clean.
09 - Let bread rest in pan for 10 minutes to set before removing.
10 - Whisk Greek yogurt, powdered erythritol, and vanilla extract until smooth and drizzling consistency.
11 - Invert onto serving plate. Drizzle glaze over warm bread. Pull apart pieces to serve.
# Expert Advice:
01 -
- You get that irresistible pull apart experience with 18 grams of protein per serving
- The cinnamon sugar coating delivers all the nostalgic flavor without the blood sugar spike
02 -
- Overworking the dough makes it tough so stop mixing as soon as everything comes together
- Letting it cool those ten minutes is non negotiable or you'll end up with broken pieces instead of that gorgeous pull apart effect
03 -
- Use a cookie scoop for uniform dough balls that bake evenly
- If coating seems too thick add another tablespoon of sweetener to find your perfect balance