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High Protein No Sugar Monkey Bread Recipe

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This High Protein, No Sugar Monkey Bread is a delicious, healthy twist on the classic treat. Made with a blend of flour, vanilla and unflavored protein powders, and non-fat Greek yogurt, it offers a satisfying high-protein snack free from added sugars. Rolled in cinnamon and a zero-calorie sugar replacement, this bread combines soft, sticky dough balls baked in a loaf pan for an easy-to-make, guilt-free indulgence perfect for breakfast or a nutritious snack.

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

  1. Preheat Oven and Prepare Pan: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and lightly butter a loaf pan to prevent sticking.
  2. Add Pecans (Optional): If using, spread the chopped pecans evenly on the bottom of the loaf pan for added crunch and flavor.
  3. Mix Dry Ingredients: In a large bowl, combine the flour, vanilla protein powder, unflavored protein powder, baking powder, and baking soda to ensure the leavening agents are evenly dispersed.
  4. Add Yogurt and Form Dough: Add the non-fat Greek yogurt to the dry ingredients and mix gently until combined, forming large, shaggy, sticky dough clumps. Be careful not to over-mix, as this can make the protein powder tough and affect texture.
  5. Divide and Roll Dough: Slightly wet your palms to prevent sticking, then divide the dough into 25 pieces, approximately 2 tablespoons each. Roll each piece into a ball, wetting your palms as needed since the dough will be sticky.
  6. Prepare Cinnamon-Sugar Coating: Pour the almond milk into a small bowl. In another shallow bowl, mix the zero-calorie sugar replacement with cinnamon to create a cinnamon-sugar mixture.
  7. Coat Dough Balls: Roll each dough ball first in the almond milk, then in the cinnamon-sugar mixture, ensuring an even coating. Place the coated balls into the loaf pan, stacking them evenly.
  8. Bake: Bake the monkey bread for 20 minutes. Then cover the pan with foil and bake for another 10-15 minutes, totaling approximately 35 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.

Notes

  • Do not over-mix the dough to keep the bread tender and avoid toughness from the protein powders.
  • Wetting your hands helps manage the sticky dough when rolling into balls.
  • Using zero-calorie sugar replacement keeps the recipe sugar-free without compromising sweetness.
  • Optional pecans add a nice texture contrast but can be omitted for a nut-free version.
  • Ensure the loaf pan is well-buttered to prevent sticking during baking.
  • Covering with foil partway through baking prevents excessive browning while ensuring thorough cooking.

Keywords: monkey bread, high protein, no sugar, healthy snack, protein powder, cinnamon sugar, Greek yogurt, low calorie, sugar-free, baked dessert

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