Name: Amazing Pull Apart Keto Monkey Bread Recipe
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 25 min
Total time: 40 min
Cuisine: American
Ingredients: 2 cups shredded mozzarella cheese; 2 oz cream cheese; 1 egg; 1 tsp vanilla extract; 2 cups almond flour; 1/3 cup Swerve Sweetener; 1 tsp baking soda; 1/4 tsp salt; 3 tbsp butter, melted; 1/2 cup Swerve Granulated Sweetener; 2 tbsp ground cinnamon; 2 tbsp butter; 2 tbsp heavy cream; 1/4 cup Brown Swerve Sweetener; 1 tsp vanilla extract; Pinch of salt; Optional: pecans, stirred in once sauce is made

Ingredients

2 cups shredded mozzarella

2 oz cream cheese

1 egg

1 tsp vanilla extract

2 cups almond flour

1/3 cup Swerve Sweetener

1 tsp baking soda

1/4 tsp salt

3 tbsp butter, melted

1/2 cup Swerve Granulated Sweetener

2 tbsp ground cinnamon

2 tbsp butter (for sauce)

2 tbsp heavy cream

1/4 cup Brown Swerve Sweetener

1 tsp vanilla extract (for sauce)

Pinch of salt (for sauce)

Optional: pecans to stir into the sauce

Instructions

Step 1: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).

Step 2: In a microwave-safe bowl, melt the mozzarella and cream cheese together by heating in 30-second intervals, stirring each time until fully combined and smooth.

Step 3: Add the egg and 1 teaspoon vanilla extract to the cheese mixture and stir well to combine.

Step 4: In a separate bowl, whisk together almond flour, 1/3 cup Swerve Sweetener, baking soda, and 1/4 teaspoon salt. Then add this dry mixture to the cheese mixture.

Step 5: Use your hands to knead the dough until it comes together smoothly.

Step 6: Divide the dough into 24 small dough balls and set them aside.

Step 7: In a small bowl, mix 1/2 cup Swerve Granulated Sweetener with 2 tablespoons ground cinnamon.

Step 8: Dip each dough ball into melted butter, coat it thoroughly with the cinnamon-sugar mixture, and place each one into a bundt pan, arranging them closely.

Step 9: In a medium saucepan over medium-low heat, melt 2 tablespoons butter with 2 tablespoons heavy cream, 1/4 cup Brown Swerve Sweetener, and a pinch of salt. Bring to a gentle boil, then remove from heat.

Step 10: Stir 1 teaspoon vanilla extract into the sauce. If desired, stir in pecans now.

Step 11: Pour the warm sauce evenly over the coated dough balls in the bundt pan.

Step 12: Bake for 20-25 minutes, or until the bread is golden brown and the sauce is bubbly.

Step 13: Let the monkey bread cool for at least 10 minutes before turning it out onto a serving plate. Pull apart and enjoy warm.

Tips & Variations

For extra crunch, add chopped pecans or walnuts to the sauce mixture before pouring over the dough balls.

If you don’t have Swerve, you can substitute with another keto-friendly sweetener like erythritol or monk fruit sweetener.

Make sure to let the monkey bread cool slightly before inverting, so it holds together better when removed from the pan.

Serve with a dollop of sugar-free whipped cream or cream cheese frosting for an indulgent touch.

FAQs

Can I make this monkey bread dairy-free?

Since mozzarella, cream cheese, and butter are key ingredients, substituting with dairy-free alternatives like vegan cheese and plant-based butter may work, but texture and flavor might differ. It’s best to experiment with your preferred brands.

Is this recipe suitable for beginners?

Yes! The steps are straightforward, and the dough is easy to work with. Using your hands to knead and form dough balls makes the process simple and fun for home cooks of any skill level.