Banana Monkey Bread Recipe - Pinch of Yum
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Banana Monkey Bread

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I think we can all agree that, in life, smells are everything.  And in my experience, smells are either really good or really, really bad.

For example, the smell of stew while I’m making it – good.

The smell of stew that lingers on my jacket (and wafts around the room during my 8am meeting) – bad.

The smell of Bjork, freshly showered and wearing clean clothes – good.

The smell of ripe, sweaty socks and shoes on my fourth graders – very bad.

(…Apologies for that.  Please disassociate that smell from this blog.)

Fork removing a piece of banana monkey bread from a white dish.

Good news, people.  The smell of Banana Monkey Bread is going to revive you.  Just when you thought you wouldn’t last another day in this cold, snowy winter, or you couldn’t handle the thought of waking up so early, or you couldn’t get rid of the stew smell in your house….

This smell comes to the rescue!  And bonus: it’s really a package deal, because you get the amazing smell of cinnamon and freshly baked bread in addition to the delicious taste and texture.

Now, when I say “freshly baked bread”, I am referring to smells only.  Because as much as I want you to think that I have time and energy to make bread from scratch on a weekday (or weekend, for that matter), I will admit that  Pillsbury Grands Biscuits and Croissants frequently find their way into my grocery cart.  So now you know.

And now you know why these are so easy.  Because really, all you have is three ingredients. THREE, people.

It could have more if you wanted to make it more complicated and sophisticated. I won’t judge. I might even join you someday.

But not today. I have too much to do.

  1. Eat Banana Monkey Bread.
  2. Take a nap.
Banana monkey bread on a fork with frosting.
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Banana Monkey Bread


  • Author: Pinch of Yum
  • Total Time: 35 minutes
  • Yield: 8 servings

Description

This recipe for banana monkey bread is SO easy – just 3 ingredients for a fluffy cinnamon-sugar breakfast treat loaded with sweet bananas.


Ingredients

  • Pillsbury Grands Biscuits (4)
  • Bananas (2-3)
  • (Ghirardelli) white chocolate chips
  • Cinnamon and sugar

Instructions

  1. Cut biscuits into 1-inch cubes.
  2. Slice bananas.
  3. Combine biscuits and bananas and coat with cinnamon and sugar.
  4. Arrange in greased ramekins and bake at 350 for 20 minutes.
  5. Melt white chocolate; spoon over tops.
  • Prep Time: 15 mins
  • Cook Time: 20 mins
  • Category: Dessert
  • Cuisine: American

Keywords: easy monkey bread, banana monkey bread, monkey bread

I wish my house could smell like cinnamon and freshly baked bread forever.  I guess I’ll just have to make this for the rest of my life…

What are your favorite smells – food or otherwise? And how do you capture them in your home?  I like Wallflowers, but Coconut-Lime Verbena just doesn’t do it for me in the winter!

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18 Comments

  1. Pinch of Yum Logo

    I really want to make this but i dont have the ramekins, and i dont really want to go out and buy a bunch of ramekins because i never needed them until now so i feel like they would go to waste. Do you have any suggestions of something else i could use than i would most likey already have around the house?

    1. Pinch of Yum Logo

      I’ve made something similar in a bundt pan and then baked it a little longer and ate it like a pull-apart bread. That worked nicely… or if you have a smaller baking dish like a loaf pan, that would work, too!

    2. Pinch of Yum Logo

      Hello! Instead of ramekins, you could use cupcake tins, or even the small bread loaf pans.

  2. Pinch of Yum Logo

    I will be making this today. Absolutely, need those smells and can’t wait to sink into a coma afterwards.

  3. Pinch of Yum Logo

    What type of Pillsbury Grands Biscuits did you use? There are several types, does it matter?

  4. Pinch of Yum Logo

    Hello! Sounds and looks amazing! But what are Pillsbury Frands biscuits../what are an alternative (I’m from New Zealand). Thanks!!

  5. Pinch of Yum Logo

    I think you could easily substitute a couple of torn up Croissants for the biscuit dough? But I admit I haven’t tried it yet, but I will be! As the pillsbury biscuit dough would be raw and the croissant dough cooked, I’d expect to cook this for a shorter time. Or you could soak the croissant dough in beaten egg/milk first?
    Just a suggestion!

  6. Pinch of Yum Logo

    I bought a used breadmaker this year, and it was the best $40 I’ve ever spent! My husband and I have fresh bread every two days, and I can even set the timer so I can put the ingredients in at night and wake up to fresh bread. I’ve used it to make doughs for cinnamon buns and rolls, too. Highly recommend donating some counter space to a breadmaker!

  7. Pinch of Yum Logo

    no butter? i’ve made something similar but you dipped the biscuit pieces in butter then rolled in cinnamon sugar mixture. love to save the calories, so if its great without it then i’m happy. also, have you tried putting the chocolate chips mixed in with the dough and bananas? just curious.
    thanks for the recipe!

    1. Pinch of Yum Logo

      I cannot WAIT to try these!! Will be doing it probably Sunday (=. Thanks for such a simple and yummy idea (I don’t usually use recipes with prepackaged ingredients, but this I have to try!). I’ll post back to see if it was a hit with the husband and two teenagers!

  8. Pinch of Yum Logo

    I love everything about this article except the smells part. I have anosmia (no sense of smell), and I feel like I”m missing out in a bad way. Can’t wait to try this tonight…and everyone at work can’t wait to eat it tomorrow!

  9. Pinch of Yum Logo

    I have had this monkey bread obsession lately, I am going to have to try to make this one. Thanks for the great recipe.

  10. Pinch of Yum Logo

    I made these and they weren’t that great. They were dry and didn’t have enough sugar. This recipe needs more details. I won’t make again.