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Hummingbird Monkey Bread
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All the flavors of classic hummingbird cake in a delicious monkey bread. The perfect addition to your Easter or spring brunch!

Hummingbird Monkey Bread - all the delicious flavors of hummingbird cake, in a breakfast treat!

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.

Hummingbird Monkey Bread - all the delicious flavors of hummingbird cake, in a breakfast treat!

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!

Hummingbird Monkey Bread - all the delicious flavors of hummingbird cake, in a breakfast treat!

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.

Hummingbird Monkey Bread - all the delicious flavors of hummingbird cake, in a breakfast treat!

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.

Hummingbird Monkey Bread - all the delicious flavors of hummingbird cake, in a breakfast treat!

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

Hummingbird Monkey Bread

Yield: 16
Prep Time: 15 minutes
Cook Time: 45 minutes
Total Time: 1 hour

All the flavors of classic hummingbird cake in a delicious monkey bread. The perfect addition to your Easter or spring brunch!

Ingredients

  • 2 packages (16 ounces each) refrigerated biscuit dough (like Pillsbury Grands)
  • 1 1/4 cups sugar
  • 1 teaspoon cinnamon
  • 1 cup well-drained crushed pineapple
  • 1 cup chopped pecans
  • 2 bananas, sliced
  • 1/2 cup butter
  • 1/4 cup toasted coconut
  • 1½ cups powdered sugar
  • 3 ounces cream cheese
  • 3 Tablespoons half & half OR milk
  • 1 teaspoon lemon juice

Instructions

  1. Unroll biscuits and cut into sixths.
  2. In a gallon-size Ziploc bag, mix 1/2 cup sugar and 1 teaspoon cinnamon. Add cut biscuits and shake to coat.
  3. To the same bag, add crushed pineapple (be sure it is very well-drained), chopped pecans, and sliced bananas. Shake gently to combine.
  4. Pour mixture into greased 12-cup fluted tube pan.
  5. In a small saucepan, combine 3/4 cup sugar and 1/2 cup butter and heat, stirring, until butter is melted. Pour over biscuit mixture in pan.
  6. Bake at 350 degrees for 45 minutes or until golden brown.
  7. While bread is baking, prepare icing by mixing powdered sugar, cream cheese, half & half, and lemon juice until smooth.
  8. Remove bread from oven and cool 5-10 minutes before inverting onto a serving plate.
  9. Drizzle with icing and toasted coconut.
  10. Serve warm.
Nutrition Information:
Yield: 16 Serving Size: 1
Amount Per Serving: Calories: 276Total Fat: 14gSaturated Fat: 6gTrans Fat: 0gUnsaturated Fat: 7gCholesterol: 23mgSodium: 144mgCarbohydrates: 38gFiber: 2gSugar: 32gProtein: 2g
© Cathy Trochelman
Cuisine: American / Category: Breakfast

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  5. Jess says

    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!

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  9. Joanie @ ZagLeft says

    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.

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  15. Andi @ The Weary Chef says

    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!

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    • Cathy Trochelman says

      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! 🙂

      Reply

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