Description
Indulge in the deliciousness of this No Sugar Monkey Bread, a healthier twist on the classic recipe. Made with whole wheat flour, Greek yogurt, and monk fruit sweetener, this treat is perfect for those looking for a low-sugar dessert option.
Ingredients
Scale
Dough:
- 2 cups whole wheat flour
- 1 tablespoon baking powder
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 3/4 cup plain Greek yogurt
Cinnamon Sugar Coating:
- 2 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted
- 2 teaspoons ground cinnamon
- 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1/3 cup monk fruit sweetener or erythritol
Glaze (Optional):
- 1/4 cup unsweetened applesauce
- 1 tablespoon almond milk (optional for glaze texture)
Additional:
- non-stick cooking spray
Instructions
- Preheat oven and prepare pan: Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C) and lightly grease a bundt pan or 8×8 baking dish with non-stick spray.
- Mix dough: In a large bowl, combine flour, baking powder, and salt. Add Greek yogurt and mix until a sticky dough forms. Knead briefly until smooth, then form into 1-inch dough balls.
- Coat dough balls: In a separate bowl, mix monk fruit sweetener and cinnamon. Roll each dough ball in the mixture and place in the pan.
- Prepare butter mixture: In another bowl, combine melted butter, applesauce, and vanilla extract. Pour this mixture evenly over the dough balls.
- Bake: Bake for 25–30 minutes until golden and cooked through. Let cool slightly before serving.
Notes
- You can add chopped nuts or raisins for extra texture.
- For a glaze, mix powdered monk fruit sweetener with almond milk and drizzle over the top.
- This recipe is kid-friendly and freezer-friendly.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 160
- Sugar: 1 g
- Sodium: 220 mg
- Fat: 5 g
- Saturated Fat: 2 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2.5 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 22 g
- Fiber: 3 g
- Protein: 6 g
- Cholesterol: 10 mg
