All the flavors of classic hummingbird cake in a delicious monkey bread. The perfect addition to your Easter or spring brunch!
I apologize for the lateness of this post....in more ways than one! Not only is it coming to you just three days before Easter, which doesn't give you a lot of time to fathom its deliciousness before inevitably making it part of your menu.....but it's also coming to you late in the day! Because I had a late night hosting an Arbonne Spa Party at my house. And after soaking my feet and scrubbing my face and enjoying a few glasses of wine, the last thing I felt like doing was staying up late on my computer.
Have you ever heard of Arbonne? I had only heard of it in passing until my sister recently decided to become a sales rep. And even though I typically pass on home parties like this, I couldn't say no to being my sister's first party....! So I sent out the invites and made the reminder calls and cleaned my house and made the food.....and at the end of the day, I had a really good time!
I somehow (miraculously) ended up with about 12 guests - a mixture of family and friends from various parts of my life. We talked and laughed and ate and drank and gave ourselves mini spa treatments the whole time.....and then a small group stayed after everyone else had gone. Which is always my favorite part.
It actually reminded me how much I love bringing people together.....and it made me think that I should really host something else sometime soon! Easter is out of the question, since we're having it at my mom's house, but I'm thinking of a different kind of thing, anyway. A night time soiree. Kind of like a repeat of last night.....only maybe I won't be selling anything next time.
But back to Easter. I'm actually glad I'm NOT hosting....because it frees me up to make something really delicious, like this Hummingbird Monkey Bread! It's loaded with crushed pineapple and fresh banana slices and chopped pecans and cream cheese drizzle, then topped with toasted coconut. It seriously couldn't be more delicious, or springy, or perfect for Easter! So. You've got 3 whole days. Time to grab those ingredients and get ready.....you're gonna love it!
Happy Easter, my friends! I hope you have a wonderful day!
Hummingbird Monkey Bread
Ingredients
- 2 16 oz. packages refrigerated biscuit dough (like Pillsbury Grands)
- 1 1/4 c. sugar
- 1 tsp. cinnamon
- 1 c. well-drained crushed pineapple
- 1 c. chopped pecans
- 2 bananas sliced
- 1/2 c. butter
- 1/4 c. toasted coconut
- 1½ c. powdered sugar
- 3 oz. cream cheese
- 3 Tbsp. fat free half & half or milk
- 1 tsp. lemon juice
Instructions
- Unroll biscuits and cut into sixths.
- In a gallon-size Ziploc bag, mix 1/2 c. sugar and 1 tsp. cinnamon Add cut biscuits and shake to coat.
- To the same bag, add crushed pineapple (be sure it is very well-drained), chopped pecans, and sliced bananas. Shake gently to combine.
- Pour mixture into greased 12-cup fluted tube pan.
- In a small saucepan, combine 3/4 c. sugar and 1/2 c. butter and heat, stirring, until butter is melted. Pour over biscuit mixture in pan.
- Bake at 350 degrees for 45 min, or until golden brown.
- While bread is baking, prepare icing by mixing powdered sugar, cream cheese, half & half, and lemon juice until smooth.
- Remove bread from oven and cool 5-10 minutes before inverting onto a serving plate.
- Drizzle with icing and toasted coconut.
- Serve warm.
Teresa
What a great idea. I bet it was delicious!
Meaghan Voigt
Looks amazing...as always, you are the monkey bread queen! 🙂
Alice @ Hip Foodie Mom
My neighbor had a Arbonne party but I couldn't go. . what is it exactly? I love bringing people together and entertaining too. . so glad it's spring now! I LOVE this money bread!!!! delicious!
Gayle @ Pumpkin 'N Spice
This bread looks just perfect, Cathy! And so creative! I love the hummingbird twist. Gorgeous pictures, too!
Jess
I love this because it's celebration worthy and perfect for a crowd! Definetely keeping it in mind the next time I have a group to feed 🙂 Teacher Appreciation week is the first week of May, this would be wonderful!
Kara
Wow, this looks amazing! I might not have time to make it for Easter, but I'll definitely be making it!
marcie
I love my hummingbird cake, and I love this monkey bread version! So creative, Cathy! 🙂
Anna @ Sunny Side Ups
Oh my lanta...such a yummy spin on monkey bread--I absolutely love it!! 🙂
Joanie @ ZagLeft
What a wonderful idea for Monkey Bread. I love the pineapple addition. I've never been to an Arbonne party but sounds like you all had a great time. Any excuse to get together with friends is a great one.
Beth
I still have never made monkey bread, but I am loving this hummingbird version Cathy!!
Deb@+Cooking+on+the+Front+Burner
Love this fun monkey bread Cathy.... I've never made a monkey bread and should start with this one!
heather | girlichef
I am so loving this idea! Monkey bread is always a yes, and then those flavors of hummingbird cake...oh my goodness. Pretty sure I need to make this, STAT.
Patricia @ Grab a Plate
Oh wow! Soooo pretty and now I'm craving this! Love pairing up the monkey bread w/ the hummingbird flavors!
amanda @ fake ginger
Prettiest monkey bread ever! I keep hearing about Arbonne but haven't tried anything yet - it sounds like you had fun!
Cathy Trochelman
Thanks so much, Amanda! I did end up having a lot of fun....much to my surprise! 😉
Andi @ The Weary Chef
Your spa party sounds fun. Wish I could have come!! I get my posts up late in the day more often than not, so you're not alone in that 🙂 This monkey bread is so pretty and sounds delicious, Cathy!
Cathy Trochelman
Thanks, Andi! I actually think of you sometimes when I'm posting late because I remember you saying that.....nice to know I'm in good company! 🙂
Des @ Life's Ambrosia
Oh my gahhhhh this looks so good!
Love Bakes Good Cakes
What a great flavor twist on monkey bread!
Nancy | The Bitter Side of Sweet
Wishing we lived closer so I could come share this with you! looks amazing!
Becca
Oh my gosh, this is the perfect combination of two delicious desserts!! Can't wait to try this recipe!