Name: High Protein, No Sugar Monkey Bread - A Real Dream
Prep time: 20 min
Cook time: 40 min
Total time: 60 min
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; 2 cups Non-fat Greek Yogurt (450g); 2 Tbsp Almond Milk (30ml); 3 Tbsp Zero Calorie 1:1 Sugar Replacement (18g); 1½ tsp Cinnamon; Optional: 2 Tbsp Chopped Pecans (28g)

No Sugar Monkey Bread is an easy, healthy bake that will be your new go-to. A low fat, high protein monkey bread made with Greek yogurt and protein powder too; No yeast needed.

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Inspiration for this recipe came from a caramel pecan monkey bread recipe I saw on Instagram. It really looked so indulgent, I had to try my own healthy, high protein version.

With no yeast needed, the dough for this monkey bread is very easy to put together. The rest of the recipe is just a repeated process, but definitely easy as well.
Best part is that along with being easy, this recipe is also healthy!

Ingredients for No Sugar Monkey Bread

This amazing monkey bread recipe is made high protein and no sugar by using protein powder instead of sugar! It’s also got some extra protein power instead of some flour, and Greek yogurt to bring the dough together. Here’s everything you need:

Flour – Whole Wheat Pastry Flour, regular All Purpose flour or 1:1 Gluten Free Baking Flour works here

Vanilla Protein Powder for extra high protein monkey bread balls! This also adds the sweetness for a no sugar recipe.
I recommend the whey-casein protein from Quest Nutrition since it’s the best for baking.
Unflavored Protein Powder to replace some of the flour and get some extra protein. I use the one from KOS.
Non-fat Greek Yogurt another protein-packed ingredient
Baking Powder and Baking Soda

The Sugar-free Cinnamon Sugar coating:

1:1 Zero Calorie Sugar Substitute – I use Lakanto here
Cinnamon
A bit of Almond Milk

No Sugar Monkey Bread is an easy, healthy bake that will be your new go-to. A low fat, high protein monkey bread made with Greek yogurt and protein powder too; No yeast needed.

How to make Greek Yogurt Monkey Bread with Protein Powder?

This Greek Yogurt monkey bread recipe is extremely easy (especially since it has no yeast) even though it’s made with protein powder. Here’s what it takes.

1. Preheat the Oven:

Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and lightly grease a loaf pan with butter or cooking spray. Optionally, you can sprinkle chopped pecans on the bottom of the pan to add extra flavor and crunch.

2. Mix Dry Ingredients:

In a large mixing bowl, combine the flour, vanilla protein powder, unflavored protein powder, baking powder, and baking soda. Whisk until well blended.

3. Add Greek Yogurt:

Add the Greek yogurt(use cold yogurt) to the dry ingredients and mix until it begins to form a thick, sticky dough.
Do not over-mix—overworking the dough will make the bread balls tough, so mix until just combined. The dough will be shaggy and sticky, which is perfect!

4. Shape the Dough Balls:

Wet your palms slightly (this is so it doesn’t stick to your palms) and divide the dough into 25 pieces (roughly 2 tablespoons per piece).
Roll each portion into a ball.
Note: The dough will be sticky, so you may need to wet your hands again as you work.

5. Prepare Cinnamon-Sugar Coating:

In a small shallow bowl, combine the cinnamon and sugar (or your choice of sweetener). In a separate small bowl, pour a little milk (about 2-3 tbsp).

6. Coat the Dough Balls:

Take each dough ball and dip it into the milk, ensuring it’s slightly moistened. Then roll it in the cinnamon-sugar mixture until fully coated. Place into the prepared loaf pan.
Repeat this process for all the dough balls.
Tip: Use one hand to coat bread balls with milk, another hand to coat with cinnamon sugar. This avoids messes.

7. Assemble the Loaf:

Place the coated dough balls into the prepared loaf pan. Continue until all the dough balls are in the pan.

8. Bake the Monkey Bread:

Bake in the preheated oven for 20 minutes. Then, cover the pan loosely with foil and continue baking for an additional 10-15 minutes for a total baking time of 35 minutes.
The monkey bread balls should be golden brown, and a toothpick inserted into the center should come out clean.

9. Cool & Serve:

Allow the bread to cool for a few minutes before serving. You can enjoy it warm or at room temperature—either way, it’s a delicious, high-protein treat.

Store Protein Packed Healthy Monkey Bread

This healthy monkey bread recipe is great for a party, but if you’re baking for a few people and have leftovers, follow these pointers to keep it fresh!

Room Temperature: Store these protein packed monkey bread at room temperature in an airtight container for up to 2 days.
Refrigerator: For longer storage, keep the Greek yogurt monkey bread in the refrigerator(also airtight container) for up to a week. Warm it slightly before serving for the best texture.
Freezer: To store for up to 3 months, place monkey bread in a freezer-safe bag or container. Thaw in the fridge or at room temperature when ready to enjoy.
Be sure to let the bread cool before putting it away.

Alternatives for Lighter Monkey Bread Recipe

I created this lighter monkey bread recipe using the listed ingredients for a low fat, sugar free, and extra high protein version, but feel free to make adjustments to suit your needs. While I haven’t tested all possible swaps, I’d love to hear how they work out if you try them!

Flour:
- Use whole wheat pastry flour, or a gluten-free all-purpose blend to maintain texture and consistency.
  Replace in the same amount by weight not cups.
Whey-Casein Vanilla Protein Powder:
- Substitute with plant-based protein powder for a dairy-free alternative.
- A cinnamon flavor protein powder would be great here too.
Unflavored Protein Powder: More Plain flour, but reduce the amount of yogurt to maybe 1¾ cup
Unsweetened Greek Yogurt
- Vanilla greek yogurt would be good here, but try to keep it low fat.
- Coconut yogurt could be an option too

Unsweetened Almond Milk:
- Use any plant-based milk like oat milk, soy milk.
- Regular dairy milk if preferred also works.
Zero Calorie Monkfruit Sugar:
- Use granulated erythritol or normal sugar.

For a Vegan No Sugar Monkey Bread

This no sugar monkey bread is really easy to make Vegan; Replace the Greek Yogurt with Coconut Yogurt, use a plant based protein powder (like this one from KOS).

I haven’t tried this option yet, so let me know how it goes if you do!

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