High Protein No Sugar Monkey Bread (Print View)

Wholesome monkey bread featuring Greek yogurt, protein, and cinnamon. No sugar added, simple, and satisfying.

# Components:

→ Dough

01 - 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
02 - 1/2 cup vanilla whey-casein protein powder
03 - 1/2 cup unflavored protein powder
04 - 2 teaspoons baking powder
05 - 1/4 teaspoon baking soda
06 - 2 cups non-fat Greek yogurt

→ Assembling

07 - 2 tablespoons almond milk
08 - 3 tablespoons zero-calorie 1:1 sugar replacement
09 - 1 1/2 teaspoons ground cinnamon
10 - 2 tablespoons chopped pecans (optional)

# Method:

01 - Preheat oven to 350°F and lightly coat a loaf pan with butter or nonstick spray.
02 - If using, distribute chopped pecans evenly across the bottom of the prepared pan.
03 - In a large bowl, whisk together flour, vanilla protein powder, unflavored protein powder, baking powder, and baking soda until well combined.
04 - Add non-fat Greek yogurt to the dry mixture and gently mix until large, sticky dough clumps form. Avoid over-mixing to preserve tenderness.
05 - With lightly moistened hands, divide dough into 25 equal portions, each about 2 tablespoons. Roll each into a smooth ball, re-wetting palms as needed to prevent sticking.
06 - Pour almond milk into a small bowl. In another small bowl, blend the sugar replacement and ground cinnamon.
07 - Dip each dough ball in almond milk, then roll in cinnamon-sugar mixture. Place balls into the loaf pan, layering loosely.
08 - Place loaf pan in oven and bake uncovered for 20 minutes.
09 - Cover pan with foil and continue baking for an additional 15 to 20 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center emerges clean.
10 - Allow baked bread to cool slightly before serving warm.

# Expert Advice:

01 -
  • Uses basic pantry ingredients so you can whip it up anytime
  • No yeast or rest time needed which makes it quick and beginner friendly
  • A high protein snack or dessert that is both filling and flavorful
  • No added sugar and flexible for diabetics or anyone watching carbs
  • You can customize the flavor or add nuts and glaze to make it your own
02 -
  • High in protein so it doubles as a filling snack
  • Completely free from traditional sugar for guilt free indulgence
  • Easy to adapt for gluten or dairy free diets with simple swaps
03 -
  • Do not overmix once you add yogurt or your bread balls will turn out dense and tough
  • Always dip the balls thoroughly in almond milk so the outside stays moist even after baking
  • If you want ultra gooey pieces layer a few extra spoonfuls of cinnamon sugar mixture between the dough balls for pockets of flavor

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