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Monkey Bread

Monkey Bread

  • Author: Eric
  • Total Time: 50 minutes
  • Yield: 8 servings
  • Diet: Gluten Free

Description

This easy Monkey Bread recipe is a sweet, sticky treat made with soft plant-based biscuit dough coated in a warm cinnamon sugar glaze. Perfect for breakfast or dessert, it features gooey caramelized sugar, optional nuts or fruit, and a melt-in-your-mouth texture. Quick to prepare and customizable with your favorite add-ins, it delivers rich flavor and a fun, pull-apart eating experience great for sharing.

Ingredients

Dough Base

  • Refrigerated biscuit dough (plant-based) – 16 oz (about 16 biscuits)

Cinnamon Sugar Coating

  • Natural cinnamon – 2 tablespoons
  • Natural granulated sugar – 1 cup
  • Melted plant-based butter – 1/2 cup
  • Natural brown sugar – 1 cup

Optional Add-ins

  • Chopped nuts (optional) – 1/2 cup
  • Fresh or dried fruit (optional) – 1/2 cup

Flavor Enhancers

  • Vegetarian Worcestershire sauce (natural) – 1 teaspoon (optional)
  • Apple cider vinegar – 1 teaspoon
  • Vanilla extract (natural) – 1 teaspoon
  • Plant-based cream cheese – 4 oz (optional, for glaze or filling)

Instructions

  1. Prepare the Dough: Cut the refrigerated plant-based biscuit dough into bite-sized pieces for easy coating and pull-apart baking.
  2. Mix the Cinnamon Sugar Coating: In a bowl, combine natural cinnamon and both granulated and brown sugars. Melt the plant-based butter separately to use for dipping dough pieces.
  3. Coat the Dough Pieces: Dip each dough piece into the melted butter, then roll it thoroughly in the cinnamon sugar mixture. Place the coated pieces evenly in a bundt pan or round baking dish.
  4. Add Extras: If using chopped nuts or fruit, sprinkle them evenly throughout the layers as you arrange the dough to ensure balanced texture and flavor.
  5. Bake Until Golden: Bake in a preheated oven at 350°F (175°C) for 30-40 minutes or until golden brown, gooey, and caramelized on top.
  6. Cool Slightly and Serve: Let the Monkey Bread rest for 5-10 minutes before turning it out of the pan. Serve warm to enjoy the soft, sticky, pull-apart texture.

Notes

  • Use refrigerated biscuit dough fresh from the fridge for best handling and fluffiness.
  • Be generous with the cinnamon sugar coating for signature gooey sweetness.
  • Distribute nuts and fruits evenly to avoid dense clumps.
  • Watch baking time carefully to keep the bread soft and moist.
  • A nonstick bundt or round pan helps with easy release and shape retention.
  • Prep Time: 15 minutes
  • Cook Time: 35 minutes
  • Category: Appetizers
  • Method: Baking
  • Cuisine: American

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1/8 of recipe
  • Calories: 310
  • Sugar: 18 g
  • Sodium: 220 mg
  • Fat: 12 g
  • Saturated Fat: 4 g
  • Unsaturated Fat: 7 g
  • Trans Fat: 0 g
  • Carbohydrates: 44 g
  • Fiber: 2 g
  • Protein: 4 g
  • Cholesterol: 0 mg

Keywords: Monkey Bread, pull apart bread, cinnamon sugar bread, plant-based dessert, easy breakfast, sticky bread, sweet bread, gooey bread, gluten free monkey bread

Find it online: https://smartmealsguide.com/monkey-bread/