Description
This No Sugar Monkey Bread is a delightful, healthier twist on the classic sweet treat, made with whole wheat and all-purpose flour, Greek yogurt, and naturally sweetened with dates and monk fruit sweetener. Perfect as a breakfast or dessert, it combines wholesome ingredients for a sugar-free, vegetarian-friendly indulgence that is moist, flavorful, and easy to prepare.
Ingredients
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Dough
- 2 cups whole wheat flour
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 1 tablespoon baking powder
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon cinnamon
- 1 cup plain Greek yogurt
- 1/4 cup unsweetened applesauce
- 1/4 cup melted unsalted butter or coconut oil
- 1/4 cup chopped dates or raisins
- 1/2 cup finely chopped nuts (pecans or walnuts)
Coating
- 2 teaspoons ground cinnamon
- 1/4 cup monk fruit sweetener or erythritol
- Nonstick spray or butter for greasing
Instructions
- Preheat and Prepare Pan: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease a bundt pan or 9-inch round pan thoroughly using nonstick spray or butter to prevent sticking.
- Mix Dry Ingredients: In a large mixing bowl, combine whole wheat flour, all-purpose flour, baking powder, salt, and 1/2 teaspoon cinnamon. Stir well to distribute the ingredients evenly.
- Form Dough: Add the Greek yogurt and unsweetened applesauce to the dry mixture. Mix thoroughly until a soft dough forms, ensuring all ingredients are fully incorporated.
- Knead and Shape: Turn the dough onto a floured surface and knead it briefly until smooth. Then roll the dough into 1-inch balls for even cooking and a bite-sized texture.
- Prepare Coating: In a small bowl, mix together the monk fruit sweetener and remaining ground cinnamon for the coating that adds sweetness and spice without sugar.
- Coat Dough Balls: Roll each dough ball in the cinnamon-sweetener mixture to coat them evenly for added flavor.
- Assemble in Pan: Place the coated dough balls into the prepared pan, layering them with the chopped dates or raisins and chopped nuts between layers for texture and natural sweetness.
- Add Butter: Drizzle the melted unsalted butter or coconut oil over the top of the layered dough balls to help achieve a golden crust and rich flavor.
- Bake: Bake in the preheated oven for 25 to 30 minutes or until the monkey bread is golden brown and fully cooked through, checking for a firm texture.
- Cool and Serve: Remove from the oven and let it cool in the pan for 5 minutes. Then invert the monkey bread onto a plate. Serve warm for best enjoyment.
Notes
- For extra moisture and natural sweetness, you can add mashed banana to the dough.
- This monkey bread is lightly sweet and ideal for those reducing their sugar intake.
- Feel free to swap in your preferred sugar-free sweetener such as erythritol or monk fruit sweetener.
- The recipe is vegetarian and uses no refined sugar.
- Use a bundt pan for the classic monkey bread shape or a 9-inch round pan if you prefer.
