Description
This High Protein, No Sugar Monkey Bread is a delicious and healthy twist on a classic treat, perfect for a guilt-free snack or breakfast. With loads of protein and no sugar, it’s a flavorful and satisfying option for those looking to stay fit without compromising taste.
Ingredients
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Dry Ingredients
- 1 1/2 cup Flour (180g, see blog post above for options)
- 1/2 cup Vanilla Protein Powder (Whey-casein, 45g)
- 1/2 cup Unflavored Protein Powder (45g, see blog post above for options)
- 2 tsp Baking Powder
- 1/4 tsp Baking Soda
Wet Ingredients
- 2 cups Non-fat Greek Yogurt (450g)
- 2 Tbsp Almond Milk (30ml)
Other Ingredients
- 3 Tbsp Zero Calorie 1:1 Sugar Replacement (18g)
- 1 1/2 tsp Cinnamon
- Optional: 2 Tbsp Chopped Pecans (28g)
Instructions
- Preheat oven: Preheat oven to 350°F and lightly butter a loaf pan
- Add pecans (optional): Optional: Spread chopped pecans on the bottom.
- Mix dry ingredients: In a large bowl, combine flour, vanilla protein powder, unflavored protein powder, baking powder and baking soda.
- Add yogurt: Add yogurt and mix until combined to form large shaggy, sticky dough clumps.DO NOT OVER-MIX or the protein powder will make the bread balls tough.
- Form dough balls: Slightly wet your palms, divide dough into 25 pieces (about 2 Tbsp size).Roll into balls (wet palms again as needed)Dough will be sticky.
- Assemble & Bake:
- Prepare milk: Pour some milk in a small bowl.
- Combine sugar and cinnamon: In a small shallow bowl, combine sugar and cinnamon.
- Coat dough balls: Roll a dough ball in milk, then in cinnamon sugar mixture, and place in a loaf pan.Repeat with all balls.
- Bake: Bake for 20 minutes, cover with foil and bake another 10-15 minutes (35 minutes total) until cooked.Toothpick inserted into muffin should come out clean.
