High Protein No Sugar Monkey Bread Recipe
This High Protein, No Sugar Monkey Bread is a delicious and nutritious twist on the classic treat, featuring a blend of vanilla and unflavored protein powders combined with non-fat Greek yogurt for a moist, tender texture. Sweetened with zero-calorie sugar replacement and cinnamon, it offers a guilt-free indulgence perfect for breakfast or snack time. Optional chopped pecans add a delightful crunch, making this monkey bread a protein-packed snack or meal addition.
- 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 Fat
Ingredients
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Dry Ingredients
- 1½ cup 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 Oven: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and lightly butter a loaf pan to prevent sticking.
- Optional Pecan Layer: If using, spread the chopped pecans evenly on the bottom of the prepared loaf pan for added texture and flavor.
- Mix Dry Ingredients: In a large mixing bowl, combine the flour, vanilla protein powder, unflavored protein powder, baking powder, and baking soda, ensuring the powders are evenly distributed.
- Add Yogurt and Mix: Add non-fat Greek yogurt to the dry ingredients and mix gently until combined into large, shaggy, sticky dough clumps. Avoid over-mixing to prevent the dough balls from becoming tough due to the protein powder.
- Shape Dough Balls: Slightly wet your palms with water and divide the dough into 25 equal pieces, roughly 2 tablespoons each. Roll each piece into a ball, re-wetting your palms as needed to handle the sticky dough.
- Prepare Coating Mixture: Pour almond milk into a small bowl. In another shallow bowl, mix together the zero-calorie sugar replacement and cinnamon.
- Coat and Assemble: Dip each dough ball first into the almond milk, then roll it in the cinnamon-sugar mixture to coat evenly. Place each coated ball into the prepared loaf pan, arranging them close together.
- Bake: Bake the assembled loaf for 20 minutes. Then cover the pan with foil and continue baking for an additional 10 to 15 minutes, totaling about 35 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the dough comes out clean.
Notes
- Do not over-mix the dough to avoid tough texture from the protein powders.
- Wet your palms when shaping dough balls to prevent sticking.
- Optional pecans add a crunchy texture and complement the cinnamon flavor.
- Ensure the bread is baked fully by checking with a toothpick test.
- Use a combination of protein powders and yogurt for balanced moisture and protein content.
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