If you’re on the hunt for a tasty monkey bread variation, this Pumpkin Monkey Bread Recipe is one of the best! The golden brown coloring of this pull apart bread is not only beautiful but tasty, too. This is one of those breakfast recipes that will have everyone slowing down and pulling up a chair to join in.
What I really love about this pumpkin spice monkey bread is that it makes me geared up and ready for fall. It’s one of the best, and tastiest, times of the year!
Using a bundt pan is what gives this monkey bread that beautiful appearance and keeps it together easily so that it sticks and allows you to pull apart that first bite. (and all the consecutive bites that are certain to follow!)
Pumpkin Monkey Bread Recipe
Combining the melted butter and brown sugar is what gives this tasty lumpy pumpkin bread it’s sweetness and that beloved stickiness as well. Mix in some of the pumpkin puree and a dash of the pumpkin pie spice and you’re literally almost done with the entire recipe! That last part of the puzzle is to add in the bread/biscuit pieces, but that’s the easy part of the job!
Since we’re big fans of food in our house, my boys love this one a lot. And honestly, what’s not to love? Pair this up with a glass of cold milk and you might just be taking a nap afterward on the couch.
Where did monkey bread get its name?
Fun name for a food dish, right? Monkey bread got its name because of how its eaten. Sitting around and picking at it is just what a monkey would do!
Specialty Ingredients:
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Make it a Meal:
I’ve been meal planning for years and it’s one of my favorite ways to plan ahead and feel prepared. Many people tend to think that it’s time consuming to do, but it’s realy not. Here is a simple sample of how meal planning works in our house.
Main Dish: Hamburger Soup
Vegetable Side: Simple Carrot Salad
Starch Side: Sweet Potato Steak Fries
Refreshing Drink: Patriotic Mocktail
Best Bread Recipes:
Once you make this Pumpkin Monkey Bread Recipe, the sky is the limit on the other variations of bread recipes you can make. There are so many fun flavors that you have to try them all. I’ve included some of the other favorite bread recipes for you to make!
Blueberry Banana Bread is always a winning choice! So much fun flavor!
Cake Mix Bread recipes are so simple and always insanely moist.
Another awesome fall bread recipe is this delicious Caramel Apple Bread.
The flavor combination of this Blueberry Lemon Bread is one of the best!
If you’re wanting more savory, check out this simple Garlic Cheese Bread.
Red Velvet Bread just might be your new favorite type of dessert bread!
Wake up and whip up a loaf of this Chocolate Banana Bread.
What toppings go on this monkey bread recipe?
While this recipe calls for a cream cheese topping, there are other options that you can do as well. A little bit of sprinkling of powdered sugar is always a good choice, too. You can even drizzle on some caramel if you’re wanting to make it more of a dessert rather than a breakfast.
More Pumpkin Recipes:
Pumpkin Monkey Bread Recipe
This is such a tasty monkey bread variation that is perfect for fall!
Ingredients
- ● ½ loaf white bread
- ● ½ can evaporated milk
- ● 1 tbsp vanilla extract
- ● 2 eggs
- ● 1 can pumpkin purée
- ● 2 tsp cinnamon
- ● ¼ cup butter (melted)
- ● ½ cup chopped pecans
- ● 1 tsp baking soda
For Frosting
- ● 8 oz cream cheese
- ● ½ cup powdered sugar
- ● 1 ½ tsp pumpkin spice
- ● ¼ cup milk
Instructions
Start by preheating the oven to 375 degrees.
Once the oven is heating, take the bread slices and cut them in 1/2" cubes. Then put them into a bowl and put it aside.
Grab a small bowl and add in butter, eggs, and cinnamon and whisk. Next put in the pumpkin puree, evaporated milk, chopped pecans, vanilla, and baking soda. Stir till mixed well but do not overmix!
Once combined, add in the bread cubes and coat.
Pour that mixture into your greased Bundt pan.
Put it in the oven and bake it for 30 minutes.
As it is baking, start making the frosting. Put the cream cheese into your mixing bowl and mix with hand mixer.
Then add in the powdered sugar and pumpkin spice.
To get it the consistency you want, slowly add in milk.
Take the bread out of the oven and allow it to cool down for 5 minutes.
Next, take the cream cheese frosting and drizzle it over the top.
Enjoy!
Nutrition Information:
Yield: 8 Serving Size: 1Amount Per Serving: Calories: 448Total Fat: 26gSaturated Fat: 12gTrans Fat: 0gUnsaturated Fat: 12gCholesterol: 98mgSodium: 582mgCarbohydrates: 44gFiber: 4gSugar: 18gProtein: 11g
What special occasion are you going to make up this Pumpkin Monkey Bread recipe for?
Sourav Halder says
I’ve never had a dish like this before. It looks really good! Beautiful recipe and amazing captures! Nice post.
Misty says
This looks so good! I can’t wait to try it! Thank you for sharing your recipe with me! 🙂
Mindie says
These sound great. I love anything pumpkin. I would love for you to share at Bacon Time fri-monday linky.
Vicky says
I am such a fan of anything pumpkin. I am pinning this so I remember to try it. So which monkey bread wasn’t a hit. I am curious. I am a new FB fan visiting from Hope Studios. Vicky from Mess For Less
Kelli says
A chocolately, peanut buttery one – I finally got some more groceries, so I am planning to tackle it again this weekend. It was actually a hit, but it was way too sweet to me. I couldn’t even really taste the peanut butter. So, trying again this weekend and hoping to get it live soon. 🙂
Susieqtpies says
Thanks for linking up in Monday Menu! I gave your post a tasty pin on Pinterest.
Marilyn says
LOVE pumpkin spice so I’ll have to try this out!
Rona says
Yummy!
Have a wonderful and delicious week.
Happy Valentine’s Day!
Kelly says
This sounds yummy! I new to bread baking but I think we will try this one out! Thanks for sharing at Happy lil ❤’s are baking #5 🙂
Kelli says
It is really yummy and no one can go wrong with canned biscuits 🙂
Teri @ The Freshman Cook says
Very pretty, and a great addition to my Super Bowl Eats and Treats Party. Thanks for linking up!
These look delicious~Love the name!!!!