Pumpkin Monkey Bread is a sugary, buttery bread made with pumpkin. The breads are made in muffin tins so they are nice individual treats.
First Published September 2017; Updated September 2020
Pumpkin Monkey Bread Muffins Backstory
Do you like monkey bread? If you do, I'm sure you will like Pumpkin Monkey Bread Muffins even better!
I added pumpkin to my monkey bread and baked them in muffin tins to make great individual sized treats.
This week the Sunday Supper Tastemakers are testing out pumpkin recipes so get ready to get your pumpkin on, and just in time for fall!
FAQ
Can I make these muffins ahead of time?
- Absolutely! If you know you won't have time to whip them up the day of, they keep just fine if you have to make them a day or 2 ahead of time.
How long will these muffins last?
- Out on the countertop, if they're properly stored, your muffins should last 2-3 days. If you need them to last a bit longer, store them in the fridge, where they should keep for at least a week.
- You can also store them in the freezer for 2-3 months.
Variations
- There are so many ways to customize these little muffins with add-ins and toppings.
- For even more fall flavor, include cinnamon or even pumpkin pie spice in your mixture.
- Top these muffins with crushed walnuts or pecans, or drizzle with some homemade icing.
- Place some peeled apple chunks or raisins as a layer in the middle of your muffins, and then sprinkle even more on top if you'd like!
- You could also make a layer of Nutella or peanut butter for a creamy surprise in the middle.
- To really elevate these, use pre-made cinnamon roll dough instead of biscuit dough!
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Best Pumpkin Desserts
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- Pumpkin Blondies by Pies and Plots
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- Pumpkin Hand Pies by Kudos Kitchen by Renee
- Pumpkin Pie Ice Cream by Bottom Left of the Mitten
- Pumpkin Pot Au Creme by Cooking On The Ranch
- Traditional Pumpkin Pie by Palatable Pastime
- Pumpkin Spice Chocolate Chip Cookies by Sunday Supper Movement
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Pumpkin Monkey Bread Muffins
Ingredients
- baking spray
- ⅓ cup butter
- ⅔ cup light brown sugar
- ½ cup pumpkin puree
- 2 teaspoons pumpkin spice
- 1 16 ounce can flaky biscuit dough
- ⅓ cup white sugar
- maple syrup for drizzling if desired
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350 degrees.
- Spray 6- cup large muffin tin with baking spray. Make sure sides and bottom are coated very well.
- In a medium sized saucepan, melt butter on medium heat. Add brown sugar, pumpkin purée, pumpkin spice and vanilla. Whisk until smooth. Remove from heat.
- Break the biscuit dough up into small pieces and mix in a large bowl with the white sugar.
- Place ⅓ of the pumpkin mixture into the bottom of the muffin cups. Arrange half of the biscuit pieces on top. Layer in ⅓ more of the pumpkin mixture. Top with the remaining biscuits and the remaining pumpkin mixture.
- Bake for 14 to 16 minutes or until brown on top.
- Cool for 10 minutes. Slide a knife around sides of muffin pan so removal is easier.
- Drizzle with syrup before serving if desired. I like mine without but some people like monkey bread super sweet.
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So festive and fun to eat!
Monkey bread is always a hit.
My kids love both pumpkin bread and monkey bread, so I know this is a treat I must bake up for them!!
Ha, ha...it sounds like a lot of us from #SundaySupper are a little over the "pumpkin spice" wave but still love a good pumpkin recipe. What a cute idea to make monkey bread muffins. I bet any kid would love these as an after school snack.
Love the do-ability factor of scrumptious flavors and textures...Pumpkin and maple syrup are a match made in Heaven!