High Protein Monkey Bread (Print Page)
Protein-packed pull-apart cinnamon bread, sugar-free and gluten-free. Warm spices in every bite.
# What You Need:
→ Dough
01 - 2 cups (240 g) almond flour
02 - 1 cup (120 g) vanilla whey protein powder
03 - 2 tsp baking powder
04 - 1/4 tsp salt
05 - 3/4 cup (180 g) nonfat Greek yogurt
06 - 2 large eggs
07 - 2 tbsp unsweetened almond milk
08 - 1 tbsp melted coconut oil
09 - 1 tsp vanilla extract
→ Cinnamon Coating
10 - 1/4 cup (60 g) melted butter or coconut oil
11 - 2 tbsp granular erythritol or monkfruit sweetener
12 - 2 tsp ground cinnamon
→ Optional Glaze
13 - 1/3 cup (80 g) plain Greek yogurt
14 - 1-2 tbsp powdered erythritol
15 - 1/2 tsp vanilla extract
# Directions:
01 - Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Generously grease a bundt pan or deep round baking dish with butter or coconut oil.
02 - In a large mixing bowl, whisk together almond flour, vanilla whey protein powder, baking powder, and salt until well blended.
03 - In a separate bowl, whisk Greek yogurt, eggs, almond milk, melted coconut oil, and vanilla extract until smooth and creamy.
04 - Pour wet ingredients into dry ingredients and stir with a spatula until a soft, cohesive dough forms.
05 - In a small shallow bowl, combine granular erythritol and ground cinnamon, mixing thoroughly.
06 - Pinch off approximately 1-inch pieces of dough and roll into balls. Dip each ball in melted butter, then roll in cinnamon mixture to coat evenly.
07 - Layer coated dough balls in prepared pan, spacing slightly apart to allow for expansion during baking.
08 - Bake for 25-30 minutes until golden brown and set. A toothpick inserted should come out clean.
09 - Remove from oven and let cool in pan for 10 minutes before inverting onto serving plate.
10 - Whisk together Greek yogurt, powdered erythritol, and vanilla until smooth. Drizzle glaze over warm bread and serve immediately.
# Expert Tips:
01 -
- Each pull-apart piece delivers 18 grams of protein without tasting like a supplement.
- The cinnamon coating caramelizes beautifully despite having zero sugar.
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- Protein powder brands vary in absorbency, so add almond milk by tablespoons if dough feels dry.
- Letting the bread cool completely before storing prevents soggy leftovers.
03 -
- Use a cookie scoop to make uniform balls for even baking.
- Dairy-free versions work beautifully with coconut yogurt and plant protein.