High Protein No Sugar Monkey Bread Recipe
A high-protein, no-sugar monkey bread that’s soft, fluffy, and packed with flavor. Made with protein powders and non-fat Greek yogurt, this loaf offers a healthier twist on the classic sweet treat, perfect for a nutritious snack or breakfast.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 35 minutes
- Total Time: 50 minutes
- Yield: 1 loaf, approximately 8 servings 1x
- Category: Breakfast, Snack
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Low Calorie
Ingredients
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Dry Ingredients
- 1½ cup Flour (180g)
- ½ cup Vanilla Protein Powder (Whey-casein, 45g)
- ½ cup Unflavored Protein Powder (45g)
- 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 (177°C) and lightly butter a loaf pan to prevent sticking. If using, spread the chopped pecans evenly on the bottom of the pan to add crunch.
- Mix dry ingredients: In a large bowl, combine the flour, vanilla protein powder, unflavored protein powder, baking powder, and baking soda thoroughly to ensure even distribution of the leavening agents and protein powders.
- Add wet ingredients and combine: Add the non-fat Greek yogurt to the dry mixture. Stir gently until combined into large, shaggy, sticky dough clumps. Avoid over-mixing as this could make the bread balls tough because of the protein powders.
- Form dough balls: Slightly wet your palms with water to prevent sticking. Divide the dough into 25 pieces, each about 2 tablespoons in size, and roll each piece into a ball. Rewet your palms as needed since the dough will be sticky.
- Prepare coating: Pour the almond milk into a small bowl. In another small shallow bowl, mix the sugar replacement and cinnamon together.
- Coat dough balls: Roll each dough ball first in the almond milk, then in the cinnamon sugar mixture, ensuring an even coating. Place the coated balls tightly into the prepared loaf pan.
- Bake: Bake the loaf uncovered for 20 minutes. Then cover the pan loosely with foil and bake for another 10 to 15 minutes, totaling about 35 minutes of baking time. The monkey bread is done when a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
Notes
- Do not overmix the dough to keep the bread balls soft and tender.
- Wetting your hands makes it easier to handle sticky dough.
- Covering the bread partway through baking prevents over-browning while ensuring thorough cooking.
- Optional pecans add texture and flavor but can be omitted for nut-free version.
- This bread is best served warm for optimal softness.
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