High Protein, No Sugar Monkey Bread Recipe
This High Protein, No Sugar Monkey Bread is a deliciously healthy twist on the classic treat, packed with protein powders and Greek yogurt to keep it moist and satisfying without any added sugar. Perfect for a nutritious snack or breakfast, this bread features a tender, cinnamon-coated dough that bakes into pull-apart balls, making it fun and easy to enjoy.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 35 minutes
- Total Time: 50 minutes
- Yield: 8 servings 1x
- Category: Breakfast, Snack
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Low Fat
Ingredients
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Dry Ingredients
- 1½ cup Flour (180g, see blog post above for options)
- ½ cup Vanilla Protein Powder (Whey-casein, 45g)
- ½ cup Unflavored Protein Powder (45g, see blog post above for options)
- 2 tsp Baking Powder
- ¼ tsp Baking Soda
- 3 Tbsp Zero Calorie 1:1 Sugar Replacement (18g)
- 1½ tsp Cinnamon
Wet Ingredients
- 2 cups Non-fat Greek Yogurt (450g)
- 2 Tbsp Almond Milk (30ml)
Optional
- 2 Tbsp Chopped Pecans (28g)
Instructions
- Preheat and Prepare Pan: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and lightly butter a loaf pan to prevent sticking.
- Optional Pecans Layer: If desired, spread the chopped pecans evenly on the bottom of the loaf pan to add a crunchy texture to the bread.
- Mix Dry Ingredients: In a large bowl, combine the flour, vanilla protein powder, unflavored protein powder, baking powder, and baking soda, ensuring they are evenly mixed.
- Add Yogurt: Add the non-fat Greek yogurt to the dry ingredients and mix gently until just combined into large, shaggy, sticky dough clumps. Avoid over-mixing to prevent toughness.
- Form Dough Balls: Slightly wet your palms with water to prevent sticking. Divide the dough into 25 equal pieces, roughly 2 tablespoons each, and roll each piece into a ball. Re-wet your palms as needed to handle the sticky dough.
- Prepare Coating: Pour the almond milk into a small bowl. In a separate shallow bowl, mix the zero-calorie sugar replacement with cinnamon to form the cinnamon sugar coating.
- Coat Dough Balls: Roll each dough ball first in the almond milk, then in the cinnamon sugar mixture, ensuring a good coating on all sides.
- Assemble: Place the coated dough balls evenly into the prepared loaf pan, layering them as needed.
- Bake: Bake the dough balls uncovered for 20 minutes in the preheated oven. Then cover the loaf pan with foil and bake for an additional 10-15 minutes, for a total baking time of about 35 minutes, until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
Notes
- Do not over-mix the dough to avoid tough monkey bread balls; mixing until just combined is key.
- Wetting your hands helps handle the sticky dough without adding extra flour.
- Using a zero-calorie sugar replacement keeps the recipe sugar-free while still offering sweetness.
- Pecans are optional but add a nice crunch and flavor contrast.
- Make sure the loaf pan is well buttered to ensure easy removal after baking.
- Check doneness by inserting a toothpick in the center; it should come out clean.
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