High Protein Sugar-Free Monkey Bread (Printable)
Soft cinnamon pull-apart bread with protein boost and no sugar
# What You'll 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 Cook:
01 - Preheat oven to 350°F. Generously grease a bundt pan or deep round baking dish with cooking spray or butter.
02 - Combine almond flour, protein powder, baking powder, and salt in a large mixing bowl. Whisk thoroughly to eliminate any lumps.
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 soft dough forms, being careful not to overmix.
05 - Mix erythritol and cinnamon in a small bowl until evenly combined. Melt butter or coconut oil in a separate shallow dish.
06 - Pinch off approximately 1-inch pieces of dough and roll into balls. Dip each ball in melted butter or coconut oil, then roll thoroughly in cinnamon mixture until coated.
07 - Layer coated dough balls in prepared pan, leaving slight space between pieces for expansion during baking.
08 - Bake for 25-30 minutes until golden brown and set. A toothpick inserted should come out clean.
09 - Allow to cool in pan for 10 minutes before removing.
10 - Whisk Greek yogurt, powdered erythritol, and vanilla extract until smooth and drizzle over warm bread immediately before serving.
# Expert Advice:
01 -
- You get all the nostalgic comfort of pull-apart cinnamon bread without the blood sugar spike that leaves you crashing an hour later
- The protein content actually keeps you satisfied, making it perfect for post-workout or a breakfast that sticks with you
02 -
- Overmixing the dough creates a tough, bread-like texture instead of tender pull-apart pieces
- Letting it cool those 10 minutes prevents the bread from falling apart when you flip it
03 -
- Rolling dough balls with slightly damp hands prevents sticking without adding extra flour
- The glaze is optional but creates that authentic monkey bread presentation that makes people think you spent hours on it