High Protein, No Sugar Monkey Bread Recipe
This high-protein, no sugar monkey bread is a deliciously healthy twist on the classic treat. Made with a mixture of vanilla and unflavored protein powders, non-fat Greek yogurt, and a zero-calorie sugar replacement, this recipe offers a low-sugar, nutrient-rich option perfect for breakfast or snack time. The dough is carefully prepared into sticky balls rolled in cinnamon and sugar substitute, then baked until golden and tender, delivering a satisfying texture without added sugars.
- 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 Calorie
Ingredients
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Dry Ingredients
- 1½ cups 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 (175°C) and lightly butter a loaf pan to prevent sticking.
- Add optional pecans: If using, spread the chopped pecans evenly on the bottom of the loaf pan for added texture and flavor.
- Mix dry ingredients: In a large bowl, combine the flour, vanilla protein powder, unflavored protein powder, baking powder, and baking soda thoroughly.
- Add yogurt and form dough: Add the non-fat Greek yogurt to the dry mixture and mix gently until combined into a large, shaggy, sticky dough. Avoid over-mixing to prevent the protein from making the bread balls tough.
- Divide dough into balls: Slightly wet your palms to prevent sticking, and divide the dough into approximately 25 pieces, each about 2 tablespoons in size. Roll each piece into a ball, wetting your hands as needed since the dough is sticky.
- Prepare coating bowls: Pour the almond milk into a small bowl. In another small shallow bowl, mix the zero calorie sugar replacement and cinnamon.
- Coat dough balls: Roll each dough ball first in almond milk, then in the cinnamon-sugar mixture, making sure they’re evenly coated.
- Assemble in pan: Place each coated dough ball into the prepared loaf pan, stacking them gently.
- Bake: Bake the dough balls in the oven for 20 minutes.
- Cover and continue baking: After 20 minutes, cover the pan with foil and bake for an additional 10-15 minutes, totaling around 35 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.
Notes
- Do not overmix the dough to avoid tough bread balls caused by protein powder.
- Wet your palms to make rolling dough balls easier and less sticky.
- The optional pecans add a nice crunch and flavor but can be omitted for nut-free preferences.
- Using a zero-calorie sugar replacement keeps this recipe free of added sugar while maintaining sweetness.
- The loaf pan shape allows the monkey bread to bake evenly while offering an easy way to serve slices.
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