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High Protein Monkey Bread

This Protein Monkey Bread is gooey, warm, and pull-apart fun while still being high in protein. Enjoy it for breakfast without the sugar crash.

  • Total Time: 90 minutes
  • Yield: 12 servings 1x

Ingredients

Scale
  • 2 3/4 cups bread flour or all-purpose flour
  • 1 cup vanilla whey or whey-casein blend protein powder
  • 1 packet instant yeast (about 2 1/4 teaspoons)
  • 1/3 cup granulated sweetener or regular sugar
  • 1/2 teaspoon fine salt
  • 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon (for the dough)
  • 1 cup warm milk (dairy or unsweetened almond milk)
  • 3 tablespoons unsalted butter (melted, plus more for coating)
  • 1 large egg (room temperature)
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 1/2 cup granulated sweetener or sugar (for coating)
  • 1 tablespoon cinnamon (for coating)
  • 3 tablespoons melted butter (for dunking)
  • 1/2 cup Greek yogurt
  • 1/2 cup powdered sweetener or powdered sugar
  • Pinch of salt (for glaze)
  • Splash of milk (for thinning glaze)

Instructions

  1. In a small bowl, stir warm milk with 1 teaspoon of sweetener. Sprinkle yeast over and let sit for 5-10 minutes until foamy.
  2. In a large bowl, whisk flour, protein powder, remaining sweetener, salt, and cinnamon.
  3. Pour the foamy yeast mixture, melted butter, egg, and vanilla into the dry ingredients. Stir until a shaggy dough forms.
  4. Knead the dough on a floured surface for 3-4 minutes until smooth and elastic.
  5. Place dough in a greased bowl, cover, and proof for 45-60 minutes, or until nearly doubled.
  6. Mix 1/2 cup sweetener and 1 tablespoon cinnamon in a shallow bowl.
  7. Punch down dough and roll into 1-inch balls. Dip in butter, then coat in cinnamon sugar.
  8. Grease a bundt pan and layer the coated balls without packing too tightly.
  9. Cover and let rise for another 20-30 minutes.
  10. Bake at 350°F (175°C) for 25-30 minutes until golden and set.
  11. Whisk together Greek yogurt, powdered sweetener, salt, and a splash of milk for the glaze and drizzle over warm monkey bread.

Notes

This keeps well but is best within a day. Store in an airtight container for up to 24 hours. Reheat gently to maintain softness.

  • Author: miguel-santiago
  • Prep Time: 60 minutes
  • Cook Time: 30 minutes
  • Category: Dessert
  • Method: Baking
  • Cuisine: American
  • Diet: High Protein

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1 serving
  • Calories: 220
  • Sugar: 12g
  • Sodium: 200mg
  • Fat: 8g
  • Saturated Fat: 4g
  • Unsaturated Fat: 4g
  • Trans Fat: 0g
  • Carbohydrates: 30g
  • Fiber: 2g
  • Protein: 10g
  • Cholesterol: 20mg

Keywords: high protein, monkey bread, dessert, breakfast