Healthier Funfetti Monkey Bread

This funfetti Monkey Bread is a healthier take on a boardwalk classic. Made with protein-packed Greek yogurt-based dough, these muffins are just 9 WW SP and worth every single one.

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funfetti monkey bread muffins

If you’re looking for a sweet little treat that’s just as fun to make as it is to eat, these funfetti monkey breads are IT. They’re soft, doughy, cinnamon-sugar coated, and topped with the cutest glaze and sprinkles. Basically, if monkey bread and birthday cake had a baby, this would be it.

What I love most about this recipe is how easy it is. We’re using Greek yogurt and self-rising flour to make a quick dough (no yeast, no waiting), and baking them in muffin tins so everyone gets their own mini version. Perfect for parties, brunches, or just a random Tuesday when you want something sweet and happy. 

Making Funfetti Monkey Bread

Preheat your oven to 375°F and line a muffin tin with paper liners or give it a good spray with nonstick cooking spray.

Make the dough:
In a bowl, combine the Greek yogurt and self-rising flour. The dough will look shaggy and clumpy at first—totally normal! Keep mixing until it comes together. A mixer with a dough hook works great here if you have one. Once smooth, stir in the sprinkles (the more, the better!).

Form dough balls:
Roll the dough into small balls, about ½ to 1 inch in size. You’ll get quite a few! Place them on a baking sheet or into a large bowl.

Add the cinnamon sugar:
Mix together the sugar and cinnamon in a small bowl. Lightly spray your dough balls with cooking spray so the sugar sticks, then toss them in the cinnamon sugar mixture until they’re coated all over.

Assemble & bake:
Add about 5 dough balls into each muffin cup—no need to be perfect. Bake for 25–30 minutes, or until the tops are golden brown and a toothpick comes out clean.

Glaze and decorate:
Mix together powdered sugar and milk to create a simple glaze. Drizzle it over each mini monkey bread while warm, then top with extra sprinkles (because of course you do). Let them set for a few minutes, then dig in!

Why you’ll love this Funfetti Monkey Bread

No yeast, no rise time – These are ready in under an hour!

Mini = portable + perfect for sharing

Lightened up with Greek yogurt and no butter in the dough

SO festive – The sprinkles give them serious celebration energy, no matter the occasion.

funfetti monkey bread muffins

Healthier Funfetti Monkey Bread

Jacklin Altman
This funfetti Monkey Bread is a healthier take on a boardwalk classic. Made with protein-packed Greek yogurt-based dough, these muffins are just 9 WW SP and worth every single one.
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Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Course Dessert
Cuisine American
Servings 5
Calories 250 kcal

Equipment

  • Mixing Bowls
  • Muffin Pan
  • Oven

Ingredients
  

  • 1 cup Greek yogurt 0%
  • 1 cup self rising flour
  • 1/4 cup sprinkles
  • cooking spray
  • 1/3 cup sugar
  • 2 tsp cinnamon
Glaze:
  • 1/2 cup powdered sugar
  • 1 tbsp milk start with 1/2 tbsp and add more until you reach desired consistency

Instructions
 

  • Preheat oven to 375F
  • Combine Greek yogurt and flour and stir until dough is uniform. It will start shaggy and clumpy, will need to stir for a while (a mixer with a bread hook is great here). Then stir in sprinkles.
  • Mix together sugar and cinnamon.
  • Take your dough and roll it into ~1/2 to 1 inch balls. Put them on a cookie sheet or in a large bowl.
  • Spray the balls with cooking spray so they’re all covered. Then toss with cinnamon sugar mixture.
  • Put ~5 or so balls into each lined muffin tin, and bake for 25-30 min, until tops are golden brown and a toothpick comes out clean.
  • Combine powdered sugar and milk to create glaze. Pour over monkey breads (and add extra sprinkles) and ENJOY!!

Nutrition

Calories: 250kcalCarbohydrates: 53gProtein: 7gFat: 1gSaturated Fat: 1gCholesterol: 2mgSodium: 17mgPotassium: 81mgFiber: 1gSugar: 34gCalcium: 59mgIron: 1mg
Keyword my ww, weight watchers, WW, funfetti, dessert, cinnamon, monkey bread
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