From sticky-sweet to savory, we've found plenty of ways to make monkey bread. Try these monkey bread recipes out for your next brunch or party.
21 Ways to Make Monkey Bread
Updated on Jun. 08, 2023
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Caramel-Pecan Monkey Bread
Total Time
50 min
Servings
20 servings
From the Recipe Creator:
The kids will get a kick out of pulling off gooey pieces of this delectable monkey bread. It's hard to resist a caramel-coated treat. —Taste Recipes Test Kitchen
Nutrition Facts:
2 pieces: 334 calories, 15g fat (8g saturated fat), 52mg cholesterol, 207mg sodium, 45g carbohydrate (21g sugars, 1g fiber), 5g protein.
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Cinnamon Apple Cider Monkey Bread
Total Time
1 hour 5 min
Servings
16 servings
From the Recipe Creator:
I use the cold-weather staple apple cider—plus apples and more cinnamon—to turn plain cinnamon rolls into monkey bread. My boys love the sticky sweetness. —Kelly Walsh, Aviston, Illinois
Nutrition Facts:
1 serving: 329 calories, 17g fat (5g saturated fat), 11mg cholesterol, 553mg sodium, 41g carbohydrate (5g sugars, 1g fiber), 4g protein.
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Surprise Monkey Bread
Total Time
1 hour 5 min
Servings
1 loaf (12 servings)
From the Recipe Creator:
When my neighbor hosts brunch, she always asks that I make this monkey bread recipe. I also make a savory version with garlic and cheese for dinner. —Lois Rutherford, Elkton, Florida
Nutrition Facts:
1 piece: 467 calories, 24g fat (10g saturated fat), 41mg cholesterol, 625mg sodium, 56g carbohydrate (26g sugars, 1g fiber), 10g protein.
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Chimichurri Monkey Bread
Total Time
40 min
Servings
12 servings
From the Recipe Creator:
The herby goodness of my favorite sauce shines in this nostalgic bread recipe that comes together quickly thanks to refrigerated biscuits. Serve warm as an appetizer with marinara for dipping, or as a side to an Italian entree. —Eden Dranger, Los Angeles
Nutrition Facts:
1 serving: 209 calories, 11g fat (3g saturated fat), 0 cholesterol, 588mg sodium, 25g carbohydrate (3g sugars, 0 fiber), 3g protein.
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Banana Monkey Bread
Total Time
1 hour 10 min
Servings
24 servings
From the Recipe Creator:
Everyone digs in to monkey bread thanks to its pull-apart shape. We add banana slices and pecans to top this already scrumptious showpiece for a brunch or family gathering. —Donna Marie Ryan, Topsfield, Massachusetts
Nutrition Facts:
2 pieces : 296 calories, 10g fat (5g saturated fat), 29mg cholesterol, 166mg sodium, 47g carbohydrate (24g sugars, 2g fiber), 4g protein.
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Bread Machine Pumpkin Monkey Bread
Total Time
1 hour 5 min
Servings
18 servings
From the Recipe Creator:
I love making this pumpkin monkey bread for a holiday brunch. Leftovers reheat well, and the sauce is good enough to make extra to use as waffle and pancake syrup. —Emily Main, Tonopah, Arizona
Nutrition Facts:
2 pieces: 302 calories, 12g fat (8g saturated fat), 32mg cholesterol, 234mg sodium, 46g carbohydrate (22g sugars, 2g fiber), 4g protein.
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Cinnamon Monkey Bread
Total Time
55 min
Servings
16 servings
From the Recipe Creator:
Is it possible for four kids to cook together without total chaos in the kitchen? Yes, with the right recipe! This cinnamon roll monkey bread is a favorite with my bunch. They get to “play” as they roll pieces of refrigerated biscuit dough into balls. —Lisa Combs, Greenville, Ohio
Nutrition Facts:
1 piece: 133 calories, 6g fat (4g saturated fat), 15mg cholesterol, 174mg sodium, 19g carbohydrate (13g sugars, 0 fiber), 1g protein.
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Sesame Herb Pull-Apart Bread
Total Time
45 min
Servings
24 servings
From the Recipe Creator:
The beauty of this bread is that all the prep work is done a day ahead. The savory herbs make it irresistible. —Mary Shivers, Ada, Oklahoma
Nutrition Facts:
1 roll: 122 calories, 4g fat (1g saturated fat), 5mg cholesterol, 213mg sodium, 19g carbohydrate (1g sugars, 1g fiber), 4g protein.
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Pull-Apart Caramel Coffee Cake
Total Time
35 min
Servings
16 servings
From the Recipe Creator:
The first time I made this delightful breakfast treat for a brunch party, it was a huge hit. Now I get requests every time family or friends do anything around the breakfast hour! I always keep the four simple ingredients on hand. —Jaime Keeling, Keizer, Oregon
Nutrition Facts:
5 pieces : 204 calories, 8g fat (3g saturated fat), 10mg cholesterol, 457mg sodium, 31g carbohydrate (16g sugars, 0 fiber), 3g protein.
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Island Breezes Coffee Cake
Total Time
55 min
Servings
12 servings
From the Recipe Creator:
With the island flavors, this simple pull-apart bread is perfect for a spring brunch. —Debra Goforth, Newport, Tennessee
Nutrition Facts:
1 serving: 406 calories, 18g fat (8g saturated fat), 20mg cholesterol, 483mg sodium, 58g carbohydrate (27g sugars, 3g fiber), 7g protein.
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I Want S'more Muffins
Total Time
35 min
Servings
6 muffins
From the Recipe Creator:
The s'more flavors in these fun muffins with marshmallow creme in the middle are sure to bring back fond childhood memories. —Sally Sibthorpe, Shelby Township, Michigan
Nutrition Facts:
1 each: 287 calories, 13g fat (7g saturated fat), 62mg cholesterol, 279mg sodium, 39g carbohydrate (23g sugars, 1g fiber), 4g protein.
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Chocolate Monkey Bread
Total Time
1 hour
Servings
16 servings
From the Recipe Creator:
Here’s a family treat we enjoy regularly. With chocolate inside, the pull-apart bread is impossible to resist. —Heather Deterding, Odenton, Maryland
Nutrition Facts:
4 pieces: 432 calories, 22g fat (12g saturated fat), 27mg cholesterol, 679mg sodium, 55g carbohydrate (33g sugars, 1g fiber), 5g protein.
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Black Raspberry Bubble Ring
Total Time
1 hour
Servings
1 loaf (16 pieces)
From the Recipe Creator:
I first made this pretty bread years ago for a 4-H project. It helped me win grand champion for my county and took me to the Ohio State Fair. It takes some time to make, but I pull out this recipe anytime I want a breakfast or dessert that will really impress. —Kila Frank, Reedsville, Ohio
Nutrition Facts:
1 piece: 274 calories, 8g fat (5g saturated fat), 34mg cholesterol, 220mg sodium, 46g carbohydrate (18g sugars, 1g fiber), 4g protein.
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Pizza Monkey Bread
Total Time
55 min
Servings
16 servings
From the Recipe Creator:
I cannot throw a party without making this recipe. It's fast and easy, and my kids love it. —Courtney Wilson, Fresno, California
Nutrition Facts:
1 serving: 288 calories, 17g fat (5g saturated fat), 12mg cholesterol, 723mg sodium, 26g carbohydrate (6g sugars, 1g fiber), 8g protein.
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Apple Pull-Apart Bread
Total Time
1 hour 15 min
Servings
16 servings
From the Recipe Creator:
For a fun sweet treat that's certain to satisfy, try this recipe. Drizzled with icing, each finger-licking piece has a yummy surprise filling of apples and pecans. It's well worth the bit of extra effort. —Carolyn Gregory, Hendersonville, Tennessee
Nutrition Facts:
1 serving: 248 calories, 9g fat (4g saturated fat), 31mg cholesterol, 218mg sodium, 38g carbohydrate (19g sugars, 1g fiber), 4g protein.
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Orange-Fig Pull-Aparts
Total Time
55 min
Servings
20 servings
From the Recipe Creator:
For breakfast on Thanksgiving, my mom requested an orange pull-apart bread. I tried making one by dressing up tubes of refrigerated rolls. She loved it!—Shelly Bevington, Hermiston, Oregon
Nutrition Facts:
1 serving: 259 calories, 12g fat (4g saturated fat), 12mg cholesterol, 343mg sodium, 37g carbohydrate (21g sugars, 2g fiber), 3g protein.
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Monkey Bread
Total Time
45 min
Servings
12 servings
From the Recipe Creator:
Both of my boys really enjoyed helping me make this butterscotch monkey bread when they were young. It seemed to taste twice as good when they helped fix it. It's one of our favorites for breakfast or as a snack. —Carol Allen, McLeansboro, Illinois
Nutrition Facts:
1 serving: 223 calories, 11g fat (5g saturated fat), 20mg cholesterol, 343mg sodium, 30g carbohydrate (19g sugars, 1g fiber), 2g protein.
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Monkey Bread with Frozen Bread Dough
Total Time
1 hour
Servings
16 servings
From the Recipe Creator:
You can do all the prep work for this monkey bread the night before. I prepare the dough pieces and put all the sauce ingredients in the pan so it's ready for the morning. You can sprinkle chopped nuts in with the dough pieces before pouring the sauce on and baking. — Diana Kunselman, Rimersburg, Pennsylvania
Nutrition Facts:
1 serving: 247 calories, 9g fat (4g saturated fat), 18mg cholesterol, 339mg sodium, 36g carbohydrate (16g sugars, 2g fiber), 5g protein.
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Bacon Pull-Apart Bread
Total Time
40 min
Servings
12 servings
From the Recipe Creator:
I made this tender and tasty bread for my husband, and he just loved it! When I'm out of bacon, I substitute bacon bits. —Terri Christensen, Montague, Michigan
Nutrition Facts:
1 serving: 227 calories, 8g fat (3g saturated fat), 18mg cholesterol, 800mg sodium, 28g carbohydrate (1g sugars, 0 fiber), 11g protein.
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Cranberry Chip Monkey Bread
Total Time
55 min
Servings
16 servings
From the Recipe Creator:
Monkey bread is no stranger at our house, but I wanted a holiday version. This one with cranberries and eggnog is a breakfast treat or knockout dessert. —Katherine Wollgast, Florissant, MO
Nutrition Facts:
1 serving (calculated without optional toppings): 310 calories, 13g fat (5g saturated fat), 15mg cholesterol, 596mg sodium, 47g carbohydrate (26g sugars, 1g fiber), 4g protein.
