Low Sodium Delicious Monkey Bread

Indulge in the warm, pull-apart perfection of Low Sodium Delicious Monkey Bread—a guilt-free twist on a classic favorite. Perfectly golden and bursting with cinnamon-sugar goodness, this recipe skips the salt without sacrificing flavor. Featuring homemade, tender dough rolled in a buttery cinnamon-sugar coating and layered with optional crunchy pecans or walnuts, it's baked to perfection in a bundt pan for an effortless, shareable treat. Ideal for brunch, family gatherings, or a cozy dessert, this low sodium monkey bread pairs beautifully with a cup of coffee or tea. With a quick 30-minute prep time and simple pantry ingredients like buttermilk, unsalted butter, and vanilla, you’ll have a heartwarming treat on the table in no time. Try this irresistibly sweet and satisfying recipe for a healthier spin on a traditional favorite that everyone will love!

Nutriscore Rating: 44/100

Prep Time:30 mins

Cook Time:35 mins

Total Time:65 mins

Servings: 12

Ingredients

• 3 cups All-purpose flour
• 2 teaspoons Baking soda
• 2 teaspoons Baking powder
• 1 cup Unsalted butter
• 1 cup Granulated sugar
• 1 cup Brown sugar
• 2 tablespoons Ground cinnamon
• 1 cup Buttermilk
• 1 teaspoon Vanilla extract
• 2 tablespoons Butter (for greasing)
• 0.5 cup Chopped pecans or walnuts (optional)

Directions

Step 1

Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and generously grease a bundt pan with 2 tablespoons of unsalted butter.

Step 2

In a large mixing bowl, whisk together the flour, baking soda, and baking powder until well combined.

Step 3

In a separate bowl, combine the granulated sugar and cinnamon. Set aside for coating.

Step 4

Melt 1 cup of unsalted butter in a saucepan over low heat until completely melted. Remove from heat.

Step 5

In another bowl, whisk together buttermilk and vanilla extract.

Step 6

Gradually add the buttermilk mixture to the flour mixture, stirring until a soft dough forms.

Step 7

Pinch off small pieces of dough (about the size of a walnut) and roll them into balls.

Step 8

Roll each dough ball in the sugar-cinnamon mixture until well coated.

Step 9

If using, sprinkle a quarter of the chopped pecans into the bottom of the prepared bundt pan.

Step 10

Layer the cinnamon-sugar coated dough balls on top of the pecans in the bundt pan.

Step 11

As you layer, sprinkle more pecans between layers if desired.

Step 12

Pour the melted butter evenly over the top of the layered dough balls in the pan.

Step 13

Sprinkle any remaining sugar-cinnamon mixture on top.

Step 14

Bake in preheated oven for 30-35 minutes, until golden brown and cooked through.

Step 15

Allow the monkey bread to cool in the pan for about 10 minutes before inverting it onto a serving plate.

Step 16

Serve warm and enjoy the pull-apart goodness!

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(1183.6g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	4249.2

Total Fat 171.2g	0%
Saturated Fat 79.6g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 0.5g
Cholesterol 337.7mg	0%
Sodium 3921.0mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 654.1g	0%
Dietary Fiber 24.1g	0%
Total Sugars 356.2g
Protein 52.7g	0%

Vitamin D 141.1IU	0%
Calcium 676.9mg	0%
Iron 20.5mg	0%
Potassium 1246.5mg	0%

*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.

Source of Calories

Fat: 35.3%

Protein: 4.8%

Carbs: 59.9%