How to Make Healthier Monkey Bread I - A Step-by-Step Guide

Monkey bread is a beloved, indulgent treat that is typically loaded with sugar and fat. However, if you're looking for a healthier alternative that doesn't skimp on flavor, look no further than this Healthier Monkey Bread I recipe. This recipe puts a healthier spin on the classic dessert, using ingredients that are lower in sugar and fat, but still deliver that irresistible sweetness and gooey texture that we all love.

One of the main changes in this recipe is the use of whole wheat f...

Read more

Ingredients

  • ⅓ cup white sugar
  • 2 teaspoons ground cinnamon
  • 36 ounces refrigerated whole wheat pizza dough
  • ½ cup chopped walnuts (Optional)
  • ½ cup raisins (Optional)
  • 6 tablespoons butter
  • 1 cup packed brown sugar

Information

  • Prep Time: 15 mins
  • Cook Time: 35 mins
  • Additional Time: 10 mins
  • Total Time: 1 hr
  • Servings: 15
  • Yield: 1 10-inch tube pan

  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Grease a 10-inch tube pan.
  • Mix white sugar and cinnamon in a plastic bag. Cut pizza dough into 1 1/2-inch pieces. Shake 6 to 8 pieces of dough in the sugar-cinnamon mix. Arrange pieces in bottom of prepared pan. Continue until all dough pieces are coated and placed in pan. Arrange nuts and raisins in and among dough pieces.
  • Melt butter and brown sugar in a small saucepan over medium heat. Boil for 1 minute. Pour over dough; let rise for 30 minutes.
  • Bake in preheated oven until bread is golden brown, about 35 minutes. Let bread cool in pan for 10 minutes, then turn out onto a plate. Pull apart pieces of bread to eat.
  • Nutrition

    312 cal.

    • Total Fat: 9g
    • Saturated Fat: 3g
    • Cholesterol: 12mg
    • Sodium: 326mg
    • Total Carbohydrate: 53g
    • Dietary Fiber: 4g
    • Total Sugars: 22g
    • Protein: 6g
    • Vitamin C: 0mg
    • Calcium: 23mg
    • Iron: 0mg
    • Potassium: 81mg