High Protein Sugar Free Monkey Bread (Printable)

Fluffy cinnamon dough balls coated in butter and sweet spices, baked until golden. Protein-rich alternative to traditional monkey bread.

# 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

# Directions:

01 - Preheat oven to 350°F. Grease a bundt pan or deep round baking dish thoroughly with butter or oil.
02 - In a large mixing bowl, combine almond flour, protein powder, baking powder, and salt. Whisk together until evenly blended.
03 - In a separate bowl, whisk Greek yogurt, eggs, almond milk, melted coconut oil, and vanilla extract until completely smooth and well combined.
04 - Pour wet mixture into dry ingredients. Stir with a spatula until a soft, cohesive dough forms. Do not overmix.
05 - In a small bowl, mix erythritol sweetener and ground cinnamon until thoroughly combined.
06 - Pinch off small portions of dough, about 1 inch in size. Roll each piece into a ball, dip in melted butter or coconut oil, then coat completely in the cinnamon mixture.
07 - Place coated dough balls in the prepared pan, layering them evenly. Leave slight space between pieces to allow for expansion during baking.
08 - Bake for 25-30 minutes until golden brown on top and set in the center.
09 - Remove from oven and let cool in the pan for 10 minutes before serving or glazing.
10 - Whisk together Greek yogurt, powdered erythritol, and vanilla extract until smooth and creamy. Drizzle over warm bread before serving.

# Expert Suggestions:

01 -
  • You get that nostalgic cinnamon roll experience without the sugar crash that usually follows
  • The protein content actually keeps you satisfied, which is something traditional breakfast pastries never do
  • It's one of those rare healthy treats that even skeptical friends ask for the recipe
02 -
  • The dough will feel much stickier than traditional dough, and fighting that by adding more almond flour just makes dry bread
  • Letting it cool for the full 10 minutes feels impossible but cutting into it sooner makes the pieces fall apart
03 -
  • Work quickly when rolling the balls, the longer the dough sits the stickier it becomes
  • If your protein powder is already sweetened, reduce the erythritol in the coating to avoid overwhelming sweetness

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