High Protein No Sugar Monkey Bread (Printer-friendly)

Cinnamon-spiced pull-apart bread made with almond flour and protein powder for a guilt-free indulgence.

# 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

# Method:

01 - Preheat oven to 350°F. Grease a bundt pan or deep round baking dish thoroughly with cooking spray or butter.
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 creamy.
04 - Pour wet ingredients into dry ingredients. Stir with a spatula until a soft, pliable dough forms.
05 - In a small bowl, combine erythritol and cinnamon. Melt butter or coconut oil in a separate shallow dish for dipping.
06 - Pinch off small portions of dough, about 1 inch across. Roll into balls, dip in melted fat, then coat thoroughly in cinnamon mixture.
07 - Arrange coated dough balls in the prepared pan, stacking them loosely. Leave space for rising during baking.
08 - Bake for 25-30 minutes until tops are golden brown and bread feels set when touched lightly.
09 - Let bread rest in pan for 10 minutes to set. Invert onto serving plate.
10 - Whisk Greek yogurt, powdered erythritol, and vanilla until smooth. Drizzle over warm bread before serving.

# Expert Tips:

01 -
  • You get that nostalgic pull apart experience with 18 grams of protein per serving
  • The texture is surprisingly close to traditional monkey bread without the sugar crash
02 -
  • The dough will feel stickier than traditional dough but that is normal and necessary
  • Letting it cool 10 minutes prevents the pieces from falling apart when you serve
03 -
  • Use a light colored pan to prevent the bottom from overcooking before the center is done
  • Room temperature ingredients blend more smoothly and prevent lumpy dough

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