High Protein No Sugar Monkey Bread Recipe
This High Protein, No Sugar Monkey Bread is a delicious, guilt-free treat perfect for breakfast or a snack. Made with a combination of vanilla and unflavored protein powders and non-fat Greek yogurt, it provides a boost of protein without any added sugar. The dough balls are rolled in a cinnamon sugar replacement mixture and baked to a golden, soft, and fluffy perfection. Adding chopped pecans is optional for extra crunch and flavor.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 35 minutes
- Total Time: 50 minutes
- Yield: 25 monkey bread balls 1x
- Category: Baking
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Low Fat
Ingredients
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Dry Ingredients
- 1½ cup Flour (180g, see blog post above for options)
- ½ cup Vanilla Protein Powder (Whey-casein, 45g)
- ½ cup Unflavored Protein Powder (45g, see blog post above for options)
- 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 oven and prep pan: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and lightly butter a loaf pan to prevent sticking.
- Prepare pecan base (optional): If using, spread the chopped pecans evenly on the bottom of the loaf pan for added texture and flavor.
- Combine dry ingredients: In a large mixing bowl, whisk together the flour, vanilla protein powder, unflavored protein powder, baking powder, and baking soda until well combined.
- Add yogurt and combine: Add the non-fat Greek yogurt to the dry mixture and stir gently until large shaggy, sticky dough clumps form. Avoid over-mixing to prevent the bread balls from becoming tough due to the protein powder.
- Shape dough balls: Slightly wet your palms with water to manage stickiness, then divide the dough into 25 equal pieces, approximately 2 tablespoons each. Roll each piece into a ball, wetting your palms as needed to handle the sticky dough.
- Prepare cinnamon sugar coating: In a small shallow bowl, mix the zero calorie sugar replacement with cinnamon. Pour the almond milk into a separate small bowl.
- Coat dough balls: Roll each dough ball first in the almond milk, then roll in the cinnamon sugar mixture until evenly coated. Place the coated balls evenly into the prepared loaf pan, layering as needed.
- Bake: Bake the loaf pan for 20 minutes at 350°F, then cover with foil and bake for an additional 10-15 minutes (total baking time approximately 35 minutes). Check for doneness by inserting a toothpick into one of the bread balls; it should come out clean.
Notes
- Do not over-mix the dough after adding yogurt to prevent toughness.
- Wet your hands when rolling dough balls to manage stickiness.
- Using chopped pecans is optional but adds a nice crunch and flavor.
- Ensure the loaf pan is well buttered to prevent sticking.
- Check for doneness by using the toothpick test to avoid over- or under-baking.
Keywords: High Protein Monkey Bread, No Sugar Monkey Bread, Healthy Monkey Bread, Protein Powder Bread, Low Sugar Dessert, Breakfast Bread
