Description
This High Protein, No Sugar Monkey Bread offers a guilt-free, delicious treat that combines almond flour and vanilla protein powder for a nutritious twist on a classic favorite. Sweetened naturally with applesauce and flavored with cinnamon and coconut oil, it’s perfect for a healthy snack or breakfast option.
Ingredients
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For the Dough:
- 2 cups almond flour
- 1 cup vanilla protein powder
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 3 large eggs
- 1/2 cup unsweetened applesauce
- 1/4 cup unsweetened almond milk (or any milk of your choice)
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
For the Coating:
- 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 2 tablespoons melted coconut oil
- 1/4 cup chopped nuts (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat Oven: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease a bundt pan or a loaf pan with cooking spray or coconut oil to prevent sticking.
- Mix Dry Ingredients: In a large mixing bowl, combine the almond flour, vanilla protein powder, baking powder, baking soda, and salt. Stir together until evenly mixed.
- Whisk Wet Ingredients: In another bowl, whisk the eggs, unsweetened applesauce, almond milk, and vanilla extract until smooth and well combined.
- Combine Mixtures: Pour the wet ingredients into the dry ingredients and gently mix until just combined to avoid overworking the dough.
- Prepare Cinnamon Coating: In a small bowl, combine ground cinnamon with melted coconut oil, stirring until well blended to create the coating mixture.
- Add Nuts to Pan: If using nuts, sprinkle a layer of chopped nuts evenly at the bottom of the greased bundt pan for added crunch.
- Form Dough Balls: Using a spoon or your hands, take small portions of the dough and roll them into balls about the size of a walnut.
- Coat Dough Balls: Dip each dough ball into the cinnamon and coconut oil mixture, ensuring each ball is thoroughly coated.
- Layer in Pan: Place the coated dough balls into the bundt pan, stacking them as evenly as possible to form the monkey bread shape.
- Bake: Bake in the preheated oven for 25-30 minutes, or until the top turns golden brown and a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
- Cool: Remove the pan from the oven and allow the monkey bread to cool in the pan for about 10 minutes to set.
- Serve: Invert the monkey bread onto a serving plate, serve warm, and enjoy your guilt-free, protein-packed treat!
Notes
- Using almond flour keeps this recipe low-carb and high in protein.
- Applesauce adds natural sweetness and moisture without sugar.
- Vanilla protein powder boosts the protein content; feel free to use your preferred brand or flavor.
- Chopped nuts are optional but add lovely texture and flavor.
- Ensure not to overmix the dough to keep the monkey bread tender.
- This bread is best served warm but can be stored in an airtight container for up to 3 days.
