High Protein No Sugar Monkey Bread (Printable)

Cinnamon-coated pull-apart bread made with almond flour and protein powder for a protein-packed treat.

# 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

# Method:

01 - Preheat oven to 350°F and generously grease a bundt pan or deep round baking dish with cooking spray or oil.
02 - In a large bowl, combine almond flour, vanilla protein powder, baking powder, and salt. 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 homogeneous.
04 - Pour wet ingredients into dry mixture. Stir with a spatula until soft dough comes together. The dough will be slightly sticky but manageable.
05 - In a small shallow bowl, combine erythritol sweetener and ground cinnamon. Mix well until evenly distributed.
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-sweetener mixture until coated on all sides.
07 - Arrange coated dough balls in prepared pan, stacking them evenly and leaving slight space between pieces for expansion during baking.
08 - Bake for 25-30 minutes until golden brown on top and set in the center. A toothpick inserted should come out clean.
09 - Let the bread cool in the pan for 10 minutes to set before removing or glazing.
10 - Whisk together Greek yogurt, powdered erythritol, and vanilla until smooth and drizzle-consistency. Pour over warm bread before serving.

# Insider Tips:

01 -
  • You get all the warm cinnamon sugar comfort without the sugar crash that usually follows
  • The protein content keeps you satisfied for hours instead of reaching for more snacks
  • Even people suspicious of healthy desserts polish off multiple pieces without hesitation
02 -
  • Overmixing the dough makes it tough and rubbery, stop as soon as everything comes together
  • The dough balls expand more than you expect, so leave generous space between them in the pan
  • Letting the bread cool those full 10 minutes prevents the pieces from falling apart when you flip it
03 -
  • Use unflavored or vanilla protein powder, other flavors like chocolate or strawberry will taste strange with cinnamon
  • If the dough feels too sticky to handle, chill it for 10 minutes before rolling into balls

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