Quick & Heavenly Monkey Bread recipe (2024)

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This quick & Heavenly Monkey Bread is so delicious and easy to make and will be the perfect treat for a morning delight or delightful brunch. This easy to make Monkey Bread recipe will be a hit!
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I’m not going to lie,I have a sweet tooth. One of my favorite treats is monkey bread. How can you resist the ooey gooey deliciousness of monkey bread.

The only problem with making it is that it’s gone in minutes in our home. Thankfully, making it is as easy as making it. It only takes a few minutes of prep work and you can sit back and enjoy a Quick & Heavenly Monkey Bread

Check out the easy recipe below and make this delicious treat for your next brunch,playdate or just because there’s really no reason to have to make monkey bread then enjoying this delicious treat. Enjoy!

How to make Monkey bread

Making monkey bread is incredibly easy. It’s probably one of the easiest breakfast dishes to make. The most important thing is not to complicate monkey bread.

Ingredients you’ll need to make monkey bread

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2 cans (16.3 oz each) Pillsbury Grands Flaky Layers refrigerated biscuits

1/3 cup granulated sugar

1/2 + 1/4 teaspoon ground cinnamon, divided

Handful of roasted slivered almonds (optional)

Handful of raisins (optional)

1/3 cup firmly packed brown sugar, light or dark (add upto 1/2 Cup if you prefer it sweeter)

3/4 cup melted butter

How To Make it

Preheat oven to 350 F. Grease a bundt pan with butter or cooking spray and keep it aside.

In a bowl, whisk together the white sugar and 1/2 tsp grounded cinnamon and set aside.

In a sauce pan, melt butter and brown sugar together. Add 1/4 tsp of cinnamon. Whisk it briskly till the sugar melt. Keep it aside.

Pop the cans of biscuit and separate out the biscuits. Cut each disc into 4 quarters and roll the quarters in the cinnamon sugar.

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Layer the sugar coated dough pieces in the greased bundt pan. Throw in some almonds and raisins between the layers.

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Once done, pour in the melted butter and brown sugar mix all over the layered dough pieces.

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Bake in the oven at 350 F for 30 to 32 minutes till done.

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Once done let it cool in the pan itself before taking it out. Serve warm. Add a dollop of vanilla ice cream for some added indulgence.

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Isn’t this Heavenly?

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Love this recipe? Here’s another twist on monkey bread. Check out my pumpkin Pie monkey bread recipe here.

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  1. Quick & Heavenly Monkey Bread recipe (10)Elena says

    What about using Flaky Layers biscuits?

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  2. Quick & Heavenly Monkey Bread recipe (11)Elena says

    Can you use Pillsbury Southern Homestyle Original Biscuits?

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  3. Quick & Heavenly Monkey Bread recipe (12)Krystel | Frugal Living says

    Monkey bread is so good and this looks simple enough for me to try. Love it!

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  4. Quick & Heavenly Monkey Bread recipe (13)Kiwi says

    I never made monkey bread but I see it’s easier than I thought to make. Look really good!

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  5. Quick & Heavenly Monkey Bread recipe (14)Heather says

    I love monkey bread so much!!! It’s one of those dishes that bring back such great childhood memories.

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  6. Quick & Heavenly Monkey Bread recipe (15)Rachel says

    This is my favorite go to brunch recipes. It always looks way fancier than it is.

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  7. Quick & Heavenly Monkey Bread recipe (16)Alyzza Sanchez says

    Aww this looks totally delicious. I would love to try this at home! Will pin this for sure.

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  8. Quick & Heavenly Monkey Bread recipe (17)Jennifer says

    I absolutely love monkey bread. This recipe is right up my alley!!

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  9. Quick & Heavenly Monkey Bread recipe (18)Catalina says

    I love Monkey Bread so much. I am always looking for new recipes and flavors! I should try this one!

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  10. Quick & Heavenly Monkey Bread recipe (19)Stefani Tolson says

    Monkey bread is one of my FAVORITE things to make. You can get creative with it. I make my similar to yours. Next time I am adding some almonds! Now I am craving some monkey bread!

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  11. Quick & Heavenly Monkey Bread recipe (20)Sherry says

    I must confess that I have never had monkey bread. I have to remedy that. I have almost everything to make these.

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  12. Quick & Heavenly Monkey Bread recipe (22)Stacie says

    Monkey bread is my jam! I can’t wait to give this recipe a try. The easy factor is a big selling point for me.

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  13. Quick & Heavenly Monkey Bread recipe (23)robin rue says

    Oooh you are speaking my language with this monkey bread! I am totally making some and not sharing it with anyone else!

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  14. Quick & Heavenly Monkey Bread recipe (24)Susan Campbell says

    I’ve always heard about monkey bread, but I have never tried any. I’ve pinned and saved this for later, I will finally try monkey bread!! Thanks for posting!! 🙂

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  15. Quick & Heavenly Monkey Bread recipe (25)Tamra Gibson says

    Oh well, I have heard of Monkey bread and looked at pictures but I honestly thought it would be really hard to make it. You make it look and sound so easy. I just am going to put my big girl britches on and do it.

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  16. Quick & Heavenly Monkey Bread recipe (26)Heather Amos says

    I haven’t had Monkey Bread in years. I will have to make this sometime soon.

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  17. Quick & Heavenly Monkey Bread recipe (27)Ronald Gagnon says

    Never heard of Monkey Bread before…but it looks so delicious especially with cinnamon and
    almonds…but I can’t bake and don’t have the ability to wait for my desserts

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  18. Quick & Heavenly Monkey Bread recipe (28)Jerry Marquardt says

    Because the Quick & Heavenly Monkey Bread looks as delicious as it does, I can’t wait to try this special recipe out. I only hope I will be able do as good as you did in the heartwarming photos.

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  19. Quick & Heavenly Monkey Bread recipe (29)janie vezina says

    i bet this would be a hit at my house, looks so good. wish i had this for tomorrow.

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  20. Quick & Heavenly Monkey Bread recipe (30)Elaine Buonsante says

    I’m definitely making this when my family gathers over the Christmas holidays. Thanks for sharing the recipe.

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  21. Quick & Heavenly Monkey Bread recipe (31)Lynne B says

    I’ve never had monkey bread before. One of my cousins makes it but she’s never had it at a family gathering. This looks good.

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  22. Quick & Heavenly Monkey Bread recipe (32)Carol Stadel says

    MAKING THIS FOR MY GROWN UP KIDS FOR BREAKFAST

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  23. Quick & Heavenly Monkey Bread recipe (33)desiree says

    yes yes yes look great adnd would love to have but i can not

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  24. Quick & Heavenly Monkey Bread recipe (34)tiffany dayton says

    This looks delicious. I want to make this.

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  25. Quick & Heavenly Monkey Bread recipe (35)Fee Roberts says

    I love monkey bread! I haven’t made any in awhile, though. I need to rectify that!

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  26. Quick & Heavenly Monkey Bread recipe (36)Carol magoffin says

    This looks awesome!

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  27. Quick & Heavenly Monkey Bread recipe (37)Renee Walters says

    This looks so delicious! I love monkey bread!

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  28. Quick & Heavenly Monkey Bread recipe (38)DENISE LOW says

    This looks so delicious. And it looks very simple. Thank you for the sharing.

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  29. Quick & Heavenly Monkey Bread recipe (39)Anne Marie Carter says

    I love this monkey bread recipe! It’s quick and easy to make.

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  30. Quick & Heavenly Monkey Bread recipe (40)Tiffany M. R. says

    I tried this but I dont have a bundt pan so I just made it in a large casserole dish. I didnt layer the biscuits, just spread them out. It turned out great!

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  31. Quick & Heavenly Monkey Bread recipe (41)Shelley Homel says

    Yumm I like the technique of pouring in the melted butter/brown sugar mixture. I have always rolled each dough piece in butter then cinnamon/sugar. this looks better.

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  32. Quick & Heavenly Monkey Bread recipe (42)Ali Otwell says

    I have such good memories of monkey bread growing up! With Fall coming, I think I’ll try this 🙂 Thank you for posting!

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  33. Quick & Heavenly Monkey Bread recipe (43)Andrea vandenHoek says

    My aunt used to make monkey bread for us all the time! I haven’t had it in years.

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  34. Quick & Heavenly Monkey Bread recipe (44)Aimee Krontz says

    Looks amazing!

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  35. Quick & Heavenly Monkey Bread recipe (45)Patricia Hoffmeister says

    I really do like Monkey Bread. I’ve tried many different recipes but haven’t made any twice. This sounds so good and quick. I think it will become my go to recipe.

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  36. Quick & Heavenly Monkey Bread recipe (46)Sarah L says

    I haven’t tried this with the almonds & raisins. I’ve just made it plain and it’s so good.

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  37. Quick & Heavenly Monkey Bread recipe (47)Melissa Marinho says

    Yummy! I just made Monkey Bread last month. I looooove it! I’ll have to use this recipe and make it again, the kids love it too!

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  38. Quick & Heavenly Monkey Bread recipe (48)Jo-Ann Brightman says

    This is an easy recipe to make and would love to try it soon. I might add some orange zest with the almonds.

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  39. Quick & Heavenly Monkey Bread recipe (49)Sara Ohotto Bauer says

    Breakfast tomorrow!!

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  40. Quick & Heavenly Monkey Bread recipe (50)tiffany dayton says

    Never had it but it looks so good.

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  41. Quick & Heavenly Monkey Bread recipe (51)Christa Sloan says

    I’ve never had monkey bread before, but I’m on a diet, so I wonder if there’s a healthier verson of this? There’s so much fat and sugar!

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  42. Quick & Heavenly Monkey Bread recipe (52)Alicia C says

    Why is it called monkey bread? I’ve never heard if it. The recipe looks so easy and tasty – I’m adding it to our “must try” list. Thanks!

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    • Quick & Heavenly Monkey Bread recipe (53)marcia shea says

      Monkey Bread is one of my favorite desserts. Can’t wait to try this easy recipe!!!

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    • Quick & Heavenly Monkey Bread recipe (54)Alicia C says

      Also I want to mention you going my weak spot – pastries with cinnamon! Yum

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  43. Quick & Heavenly Monkey Bread recipe (55)Dandi D says

    I’ve never tried monkey bread before, but it looks delightful!

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  44. Quick & Heavenly Monkey Bread recipe (56)A_G says

    Looks absolutely delicious!

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  45. Quick & Heavenly Monkey Bread recipe (57)Irina E says

    This is absolutely delicious. I can’t wait to try it out ! Thank you for this one

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  46. Quick & Heavenly Monkey Bread recipe (58)Jana Williams says

    Oh My Goodness this Looks Delicious & Fortunately for Me it’s Easy Enough to Make! I Love All of the Ingredients & I Love Finding Away to Use Slivered Almonds, They are So Good! Yup, I Would Get Me a Big Ole Serving & Eat it with a Hot Cup of Coffee! Thanks for Sharing, Your Recipes All Look Amazing! Have a Great Evening! – Jana

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  47. Quick & Heavenly Monkey Bread recipe (59)Marie Lowther says

    I’ve always wondered how this was made, thank you!

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  48. Quick & Heavenly Monkey Bread recipe (60)Alycia Mundall says

    oh YUMMMMM!! I am going to have to make this this weekend. It’s our 10 year wedding anniversary and my husband loves these kinds of treats!!!

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  49. Quick & Heavenly Monkey Bread recipe (61)Deborah D says

    I love easy recipes. I am making this.

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  50. Quick & Heavenly Monkey Bread recipe (62)karen cairns says

    Can’t wait to try this out~! thank you I have friends coming over in the morning and this sounds perfect

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  51. Quick & Heavenly Monkey Bread recipe (63)Mia says

    This appeals to my sweet tooth also and I think it would make a nice treat to have with an afternoon cup of tea.

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  52. Quick & Heavenly Monkey Bread recipe (64)barnolds barnes says

    Thanks for this it looks great.

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  53. Quick & Heavenly Monkey Bread recipe (65)Lauryn R says

    I love monkey bread!! I actually learned how to make it this way when I was in Home Ec in middle school! The cans of biscuit dough make it so easy and quick! 🙂 It can also easily be customized. Thank you so much for sharing!

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  54. Quick & Heavenly Monkey Bread recipe (66)Ronald Gagnon says

    Never before heard of “Monkey Bread”, but it is so delicious sounding, and quick to make, I think there will be some around from now on..thank you

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  55. Quick & Heavenly Monkey Bread recipe (67)Christina Skinner says

    This looks soooooooooooooooooooooo yummy! And super easy.

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  56. Quick & Heavenly Monkey Bread recipe (68)Kimberly Flickinger says

    I have always wanted to make monkey bread and this looks like an easy recipe to follow. Looks delicious! Thank you for sharing!

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  57. Quick & Heavenly Monkey Bread recipe (69)Molly says

    This sounds so good – my stomach is rumbling. And by using the Grands, that takes away so much of the time that you would normally spend making the dough. Great recipe.

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  58. Quick & Heavenly Monkey Bread recipe (70)Dotty J Boucher says

    My grandchildren love when I make this for them, I love that you added raisin, I will try that next time I make this,
    @tisonlyme143

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  59. Quick & Heavenly Monkey Bread recipe (71)Amber Ludwig says

    We adore monkey bread in this house!! I’ve never thought to put nuts in but i think we will try it!! Sounds like its a great improvement!!

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  60. Quick & Heavenly Monkey Bread recipe (72)Lisa Ogle says

    My sister always made monkey bread before she passed,it is always delicious, easy to make and reminds me of her.

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  61. Quick & Heavenly Monkey Bread recipe (73)April Gupton says

    That looks so good! Thank you!

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  62. Quick & Heavenly Monkey Bread recipe (74)Melanie F. says

    Love monkey bread and yours looks like the best I have ever seen!

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  63. Quick & Heavenly Monkey Bread recipe (75)Elishia says

    Yum! this is a favourite of mine, and this recipe definitely would be quicker!

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  64. Quick & Heavenly Monkey Bread recipe (76)Elizabeth Fitzmaurice says

    Oh my. Does that look yummy or what? I’ve saved this to try it later. Thanks!

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  65. Quick & Heavenly Monkey Bread recipe (77)Lexy Overstreet Broome says

    Yummy! Love monkey bread! Easy is always nice too. Thanks for sharing.

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  66. Quick & Heavenly Monkey Bread recipe (78)Laura says

    This sounds delicious. I also have a huge sweet tooth! Yum! 🙂

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  67. Quick & Heavenly Monkey Bread recipe (79)Melissa J gravel says

    Oh my gosh I need to make this this looks amazing wow!

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  68. Quick & Heavenly Monkey Bread recipe (80)Heather W says

    This is one of our favorite Sunday morning breakfast options! We just started putting cream cheese inside the bits & it is amazing!

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