Description
This High Protein, No Sugar Monkey Bread is a wholesome twist on the classic treat, made with whole wheat flour and protein powder for an added nutritional boost. Sweetened naturally without sugar, this soft, cinnamon-coated pull-apart bread is perfect for a healthy snack or breakfast option.
Ingredients
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Dry Ingredients
- 2 cups whole wheat flour
- 1 cup vanilla protein powder (or unflavored)
- 1 tablespoon baking powder
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1 teaspoon cinnamon
Wet Ingredients
- 3/4 cup unsweetened applesauce
- 1/2 cup almond milk (or any milk of choice)
- 1/4 cup coconut oil (melted)
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
For Coating and Optional
- 1/2 cup chopped nuts (walnuts or pecans, optional)
- 1 tablespoon cinnamon (for coating)
- 1 tablespoon coconut oil (melted, for coating)
Instructions
- Preheat the Oven: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease a bundt pan or a round cake pan with melted coconut oil to prevent sticking.
- Prepare the Dough: In a large bowl, whisk together the whole wheat flour, protein powder, baking powder, salt, and cinnamon. In a separate bowl, mix the unsweetened applesauce, almond milk, melted coconut oil, and vanilla extract until combined. Pour the wet mixture into the dry ingredients and stir until just combined. Fold in chopped nuts if using.
- Form the Monkey Bread: Pinch off small pieces of dough approximately 1 inch in size and roll them into balls with your hands. In a small bowl, combine cinnamon and melted coconut oil. Dip each dough ball into this cinnamon mixture, coating thoroughly.
- Assemble in the Pan: Arrange the coated dough balls evenly in the prepared bundt pan, stacking them as you go to fill the pan.
- Bake: Place the bundt pan in the oven and bake for 25 to 30 minutes until the bread is golden brown on top and a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.
- Cool and Serve: Let the monkey bread cool in the pan for about 10 minutes. Then invert onto a serving plate and pull apart pieces to enjoy warm.
Notes
- The nuts are optional; feel free to omit or substitute with seeds for added texture.
- For a dairy alternative, almond milk or any plant-based milk works well.
- Ensure not to overmix the dough to keep the bread tender and light.
- This recipe is naturally sweetened with applesauce, making it suitable for those avoiding added sugars.
- Keep an eye on the bread in the last 5 minutes of baking to prevent over-browning.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Baked Goods
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Keywords: high protein monkey bread, no sugar monkey bread, healthy monkey bread, whole wheat monkey bread, cinnamon pull apart bread, protein powder bread
