Guilt-Free Indulgence: Easy Skinny Apple Cinnamon Monkey Bread
If you love apples and desserts with apples in them, I think you’ll love this recipe! It’s a decadent, rich-tasting, sweet monkey bread. It makes a wonderful brunch treat or dessert and is perfect for the holidays. One skinny serving has 196 calories and 7 grams of fat. It’s so easy to make and freezes great.
Why You'll Love My Skinny Apple Cinnamon Monkey Bread
Craving a sweet and satisfying treat without the guilt? My Skinny Apple Cinnamon Monkey Bread is the perfect indulgence. This delicious and easy-to-make dessert is packed with flavor and made with healthier ingredients. Enjoy the warm, cinnamon-y aroma and the soft, fluffy texture of this delightful monkey bread. It's a guilt-free way to satisfy your sweet tooth, perfect for any occasion.Ingredients for Skinny Apple Cinnamon Monkey Bread
- Cooking spray: Ensures even baking and prevents sticking, contributing to a golden-brown and crispy monkey bread.
- Apples: Provide a natural sweetness, a touch of tartness, and essential nutrients like fiber and antioxidants. The sweetness of the apples complements the cinnamon and sugar, creating a delightful flavor combination.
- Sugar: Adds a touch of sweetness and helps to caramelize the sugar coating, creating a delicious and irresistible crust.
- Cinnamon: A classic spice that provides a warm and aromatic flavor, enhancing the overall taste of the monkey bread. Cinnamon is also known for its potential health benefits, including aiding digestion and regulating blood sugar levels.
- Butter: Adds richness and moisture to the monkey bread, contributing to a tender and flaky texture. Using a reduced-fat option like Smart Balance Light helps to reduce calorie and fat content.
- Biscuits: The base for the monkey bread, providing a fluffy and flaky texture. Choose a reduced-calorie option like Pillsbury Golden Layer Buttermilk Flaky Biscuits to make this a healthier dessert.
How to Make Skinny Apple Cinnamon Monkey Bread
This Skinny Apple Cinnamon Monkey Bread is a perfect combination of sweetness, flavor, and health. It's a healthier twist on the classic monkey bread recipe, made with reduced-sugar and reduced-fat ingredients. The combination of soft, fluffy biscuits, sweet apples, and a warm cinnamon-butter sauce creates a truly irresistible dessert that you can enjoy without feeling guilty.Ingredients:- Cooking spray
- Apples
- Sugar
- Cinnamon
- Butter
- Brown sugar
- Water
- Vanilla
- Buttermilk biscuits
- Preheat oven and prepare pan: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and coat a Bundt pan with nonstick cooking spray.
- Prepare the apples: Microwave chopped apples with sugar and cinnamon for a quick and easy way to soften them.
- Make the sauce: Melt butter, brown sugar, water, and vanilla in a pan, then simmer for a few minutes.
- Prepare the biscuits: Cut each biscuit into quarters and roll them in a mixture of sugar and cinnamon.
- Assemble the monkey bread: Layer the biscuit pieces in the Bundt pan, alternating with the cooked apples and sauce.
- Bake: Bake the monkey bread for 25 minutes, or until golden brown.
- Serve: Let the monkey bread cool for a few minutes before inverting it onto a serving plate. Slice it into 16 portions and enjoy!
- Healthy ingredients: Made with reduced-sugar and reduced-fat ingredients, this monkey bread is a healthier alternative to traditional recipes.
- Easy to prepare: This recipe is simple to follow, making it a great option for a quick and easy dessert.
- Delicious flavor: The combination of sweet apples, cinnamon, and buttery sauce creates a truly irresistible taste.
- Gluten-free option: If you use gluten-free biscuits, this monkey bread can be enjoyed by those with gluten sensitivities.
- Indulgence without guilt: This Skinny Apple Cinnamon Monkey Bread allows you to satisfy your sweet tooth without compromising your health goals.
Helpful Tips About this Recipe
Makes 16 servings (It’s so decadent tasting 1/16 of the recipe is very satisfying)
Food Facts
Monkey Bread, also known as Bubble Loaf, Pinch Me Cake, or Hungarian Coffee Cake, began appearing in women’s magazines and community cookbooks back in the 1950s. The origin of the name is unknown, though it has been suggested the bread resembles the monkey puzzle tree whose prickly branches make it difficult to climb. Some feel the name derives from the act of pulling the pastry apart with their fingers. Much like monkeys would do if they were presented with such a treat. Storage Tips
This monkey bread freezes great. Slice into servings and place in an individual plastic containers. Store in the freezer. WW Freestyle SmartPoints 7-Blue
WW SmartPoints 7-Green
Monkey Bread, also known as Bubble Loaf, Pinch Me Cake, or Hungarian Coffee Cake, began appearing in women’s magazines and community cookbooks back in the 1950s. The origin of the name is unknown, though it has been suggested the bread resembles the monkey puzzle tree whose prickly branches make it difficult to climb. Some feel the name derives from the act of pulling the pastry apart with their fingers. Much like monkeys would do if they were presented with such a treat. Storage Tips
This monkey bread freezes great. Slice into servings and place in an individual plastic containers. Store in the freezer. WW Freestyle SmartPoints 7-Blue
WW SmartPoints 7-Green
| SKINNY FACTS: for 1 serving 196 calories, 7g fat, 2g sat. fat, 0mg chol, 3g protein, 34g carbs, 2g fiber, 481mg sodium, 18g sugar |
| FACTS: for Freestyle SmartPoints 182 calories, 2g sat. fat, 3g protein, 13g sugar |
Guilt-Free Indulgence: Easy Skinny Apple Cinnamon Monkey Bread
Ingredients
- Cooking spray (with flour in it)
- 3 cups apples, peeled and diced small
- 2 tablespoons sugar
- 2 teaspoons cinnamon
- ⅓ cup reduced-fat butter or Smart Balance Light
- ¾ cup brown sugar
- 2 teaspoons water
- 1 teaspoon vanilla
- 3 tablespoons granulated sugar
- 2 teaspoons cinnamon
- 2 (12 oz each) cans Pillsbury refrigerated buttermilk biscuits or Pillsbury Golden Layer Buttermilk Flaky Biscuits (100 calories for each biscuit)
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Coat a Bundt pan with nonstick cooking spray.
- In a microwave-safe bowl, toss together chopped apples, 2 tablespoons sugar, and 2 teaspoons cinnamon. Cook for 2 minutes to soften.
- In the meantime, in a pan, melt butter, brown sugar, water, and vanilla. Bring to a boil, turn heat to low, and cook for 2 minutes. Stir often. Set aside.
- In a large bowl, blend 3 tablespoons of granulated sugar and 2 teaspoons cinnamon.
- Quarter each biscuit from 1 package and roll each piece in about half the sugar/cinnamon mixture. Place biscuit pieces layered evenly in Bundt pan. Spoon ½ of cooked apples evenly over the biscuits. Spoon ½ of cooked sauce over the apples and biscuit pieces.
- Quarter each biscuit from the 2nd package and roll each piece in remaining sugar/cinnamon mixture. Place these remaining biscuit pieces layered evenly in Bundt pan. Add remaining cooked apples evenly over top of biscuits. Spoon the remaining ½ of cooked sauce evenly over apples and biscuit pieces.
- Bake for 25 minutes. Remove from oven. Let sit for about 5 minutes. While still hot, carefully loosen sides and middle of pan. Invert onto a serving plate.
- Serve warm. Slice into 16 slices and let everyone pull their slice apart to eat.
Nutrition
Serving: 1sixteenthCalories: 196kcalCarbohydrates: 34gProtein: 3gFat: 7gSaturated Fat: 2gSodium: 481mgFiber: 2gSugar: 18gBlue Smart Points: 7Green Smart Points: 7
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