Are you looking for an Easy Monkey Bread Recipe? You’ve come to the right place! I love monkey bread, but nobody wants to mess up monkey bread. This recipe is fail proof and super easy to make! Plus, it is the perfect 4th of July breakfast idea. Let me show you how to make this easy American monkey bread.

This is one of those recipes that that the kids will love and think you are super mom. My American monkey bread combines sweet cinnamon rolls with fresh fruit making it a breakfast everyone will enjoy.

What is Monkey Bread?

Monkey bread has also been called monkey puzzle bread, monkey brains, sticky bread, and funky bread. It is a soft sticky pastry that is served in the U.S. as a breakfast item or treat. The monkey bread is typically made with pieces of sweet yeast dough which is baked in a cake pan after being covered with melted butter, cinnamon, sugar, and chopped pecans.

This American version combines canned cinnamon rolls with fresh fruit making it a perfect 4th of July breakfast. I also have a Reese’s monkey bread version that uses flaky biscuits, cinnamon sugar and mini Reese’s. Monkey bread is a pretty versatile recipe and almost fail-proof.

The name monkey bread originated because this pastry is a finger food that you have to pick apart just as a monkey does when they eat.

This recipe is made with cinnamon rolls to make it easier, and instead of pecans, fruit is added for a fun twist.

Easy Monkey Bread Ingredients

• 1 can ready to bake cinnamon rolls (with frosting)
• 1 cup strawberries
• 1/4 cup blueberries
• An egg
• 1/4 cup butter
• 1 tbsp vanilla extract

Cinnamon rolls – Grab a can of your favorite pre-made cinnamon rolls from the refrigerated section of your grocery store. Keep the frosting it comes with too – it’s drizzled over the monkey bread.

Strawberries/blueberries – You need fresh fruit for this easy breakfast recipe. Frozen or freeze dried won’t work here.

Easy Monkey Bread Directions

This recipe is super easy to make. Just follow the simple directions, below!

Step 1 Preheat and Prep

Pre-heat oven to 375. Spray Bundt pan with non-stick spray. Quarter the strawberries and set aside.

Step 2 Prep the Cinnamon Rolls

Separate the cinnamon buns and cut into fourths, set frosting aside.

Step 3 Make your Drizzle

Mix egg, butter, and vanilla well 6.

Step 4 Put in a pan

Add cinnamon buns, blueberries, and strawberries to pan- set a few of each aside for garnish. Pour egg mixture evenly into pan

Step 5 Bake

Bake 20 minutes on 375. Top with cream cheese frosting and fruit 10. Enjoy!

How to Store Leftovers

Just because the interior of monkey bread stays moist longer than regular bread doesn’t mean you don’t want to store it properly.

NEVER store your monkey bread in the refrigerator. During cold (not frozen) storage, the starch reverts to its crystalline stage making the bread stale and hard.

The best way to store your monkey bread is at room temperature. Store it in a plastic ziplock bag out of direct sunlight. The bag will minimize moisture loss and keep the bread soft and supple for about 2 days.

Can I Freeze Monkey Bread?

Yes, you can store your monkey bread in the freezer. In fact, freezer storage gives it the most longevity and freshness and stops staleness. However, you do not want to thaw it and refreeze it. Only freeze monkey bread 1 time!

To store your monkey bread in the freezer, cut it into pieces and wrap it tightly in plastic wrap. Then, place it in a freezer bag. You can store it in the freezer for up to a month.

Coffee Pairings for Monkey Bread

This easy monkey bread recipe goes perfectly with coffee drinks. It’s a great breakfast and coffee option. Here are a few coffee pairings you can try:

• Vanilla Whipped Coffee
• Whipped Coffee
• Iced Irish coffee
• Double Chocolate Chip Frappuccino
• Salted Caramel Latte

Other Monkey Bread Recipes to Try

Of course, our easy monkey bread recipe is just one of the many different recipes out there! Here are some other easy recipes to try:

• Grands Monkey Bread Recipe
• Reese’s Monkey Bread
• Monkey Bread Muffins
• Easy Pecan Monkey Bread

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