Best 6 Upside Down Banana Monkey Bread Recipes

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Indulge in the irresistible charm of Upside-Down Banana Monkey Bread, a delightful treat that combines the flavors of caramelized bananas, a sweet cake batter, and crunchy pecans. This recipe offers a unique twist on the classic monkey bread, featuring a caramelized banana layer that creates a delectable topping. Additionally, discover variations of this enticing dessert, including a decadent chocolate chip monkey bread, a tangy lemon poppy seed monkey bread, and a delightful cream cheese monkey bread. Each recipe promises a burst of flavors and textures, making them perfect for any occasion. Whether you're a seasoned baker or a novice in the kitchen, these recipes provide clear instructions and helpful tips to ensure success. Embrace the joy of baking and create a sweet memory with every bite of Upside-Down Banana Monkey Bread and its delightful variations.

Here are our top 6 tried and tested recipes!

UPSIDE DOWN BANANA BREAD CINNAMON ROLLS RECIPE BY TASTY



Upside Down Banana Bread Cinnamon Rolls Recipe by Tasty image

Here's what you need: whole milk, unsalted butter, instant yeast, granulated sugar, salt, ripe bananas, all-purpose flour, oil, unsalted butter, granulated sugar, cinnamon, unsalted butter, brown sugar, salt, vanilla, honey, walnuts

Provided by Julie Klink

Categories     Bakery Goods

Yield 15 servings

Number Of Ingredients 17

1 cup whole milk
4 tablespoons unsalted butter, 1/2 stick
¾ oz instant yeast, 1 packet
⅓ cup granulated sugar
¼ teaspoon salt
3 ripe bananas, mashed
4 ½ cups all-purpose flour, divided
2 tablespoons oil
4 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted
¼ cup granulated sugar
1 tablespoon cinnamon
½ cup unsalted butter, 1 stick
1 cup brown sugar
1 teaspoon salt
1 teaspoon vanilla
¼ cup honey
1 cup walnuts, chopped

Steps:

  • In a large, microwave-proof bowl, combine the milk and melted butter. Microwave for 40 seconds, until the milk mixture reaches 110˚F (45˚C). Add the yeast, then let sit for 10 minutes.
  • Add the granulated sugar, salt, mashed bananas and stir.
  • Add 3½ cups (435 g) of flour, ½ cup (60 g) at a time, stirring between each addition.
  • Transfer the dough to a floured surface and knead for 3 minutes, adding more flour ¼ cup (30 g) at a time if the dough is sticking to your hands or the surface. Form the dough into a ball.
  • Add the oil to clean large bowl and place the dough in the bowl. Cover with a kitchen towel and let rise for in the refrigerator for at least 3 hours, or overnight, until doubled in size.
  • Once the dough has risen, roll it out to a ¼-inch-thick (6-mm) rectangle about 18x12 inches (20x30 cm).
  • Make the filling by mixing the melted butter, granulated sugar, and cinnamon together in a small bowl.
  • Spread the filling evenly over the dough. Roll up the dough and slice into 15 1½-inch (4-cm) thick slices (discard the ends).
  • Make the caramel sauce: In a small saucepan over medium heat, combine the butter, brown sugar, salt, vanilla, and honey. Keep stirring to prevent the sugar from sticking to the pan. Bring to a gentle boil, then remove the pan from the heat.
  • Pour the caramel sauce into a 9x12-inch (23x30-cm) baking dish and sprinkle the walnuts on top of sauce. Arrange the rolls in the dish so there are 3 rows of 5 rolls.
  • Cover with plastic wrap and let the rolls rise for 15 minutes, in a warm place.
  • Preheat the oven to 350˚F (180˚C).
  • Remove the plastic wrap and bake the cinnamon rolls for 40 minutes, or until light golden brown.
  • Let cool for 20 minutes, then invert the rolls onto a serving platter. Leftover cinnamon rolls can be stored up to 5 days in the refrigerator. Reheat in the microwave or oven.
  • Enjoy!

Nutrition Facts : Calories 433 calories, Carbohydrate 59 grams, Fat 20 grams, Fiber 2 grams, Protein 6 grams, Sugar 25 grams

UPSIDE-DOWN BANANA BREAD RECIPE BY TASTY



Upside-down Banana Bread Recipe by Tasty image

Here's what you need: ripe bananas, eggs, oil, granulated sugar, ground cinnamon, all-purpose flour, butter, brown sugar, bananas, vanilla ice cream

Provided by Tasty

Categories     Desserts

Yield 6 servings

Number Of Ingredients 10

4 ripe bananas
3 eggs
½ cup oil
½ cup granulated sugar
1 tablespoon ground cinnamon
2 cups all-purpose flour
½ cup butter
1 cup brown sugar
2 bananas, sliced
vanilla ice cream

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C).
  • In a large bowl, mash the ripe bananas. Add the eggs, oil, sugar, and cinnamon, mixing until evenly incorporated.
  • Add the flour and mix until the batter has no large pockets of flour. Set aside.
  • In a pot over medium-low heat, melt the butter, then mix in the brown sugar until dissolved.
  • Bring up the heat to medium-high, cooking until the mixture starts bubbling and the sugar has melted.
  • Remove the caramel from heat and pour into a greased 9x9-inch (23x23 cm) baking pan.
  • Lay the banana slices evenly on top of the caramel.
  • Spread the banana bread batter on top.
  • Bake 40-50 minutes.
  • Cool until the bottom is barely warm and use a knife to loosen the edges from the pan.
  • Place a plate upside-down on top of the pan, then invert the pan, flipping the banana bread onto the plate.
  • Slice, then serve with vanilla ice cream.
  • Enjoy!

Nutrition Facts : Calories 787 calories, Carbohydrate 108 grams, Fat 36 grams, Fiber 5 grams, Protein 10 grams, Sugar 54 grams

UPSIDE-DOWN BANANA MONKEY BREAD



Upside-Down Banana Monkey Bread image

Everyone digs in to monkey bread thanks to its pull-apart shape. We add banana slices and pecans to top this already scrumptious showpiece for a brunch or family gathering. -Donna Marie Ryan, Topsfield, Massachusetts

Provided by Taste of Home

Time 1h10m

Yield 24 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 20

2 teaspoons active dry yeast
1 tablespoon plus 1/2 cup packed brown sugar, divided
1 cup warm 2% milk (110° to 115°)
1 cup mashed ripe bananas (about 2 large)
1 large egg, room temperature
2 tablespoons butter, melted
1 teaspoon salt
1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
5-1/4 to 5-3/4 cups all-purpose flour
2 teaspoons banana extract, optional
GLAZE:
2/3 cup packed brown sugar
1/2 cup half-and-half cream
6 tablespoons butter, cubed
COATING:
3/4 cup chopped pecans, toasted
6 tablespoons butter, melted
1-1/4 cups sugar
2-1/2 teaspoons ground cinnamon
1 large banana, sliced

Steps:

  • In a small bowl, dissolve yeast and 1 tablespoon brown sugar in warm milk. In a large bowl, combine bananas, egg, butter, yeast mixture, salt, cinnamon, 1-1/2 cups flour and remaining brown sugar; if desired, add extract. Beat on medium speed 2 minutes. Stir in enough remaining flour to form a soft dough (dough will be sticky)., Turn dough onto a floured surface; knead until smooth and elastic, 6-8 minutes. Place in a greased bowl, turning once to grease the top. Cover and let rise in a warm place until doubled, about 1 hour., In a small saucepan, combine glaze ingredients; bring just to a boil, stirring constantly. Reserve 1/4 cup for topping. Pour remaining glaze into a greased 13x9-in. baking pan; sprinkle with pecans., Pour melted butter into a shallow bowl. In another shallow bowl, mix sugar and cinnamon. Punch down dough. Turn onto a lightly floured surface; divide and shape into 48 balls., Dip dough balls in butter, roll in sugar mixture and place in prepared pan. Cover with a kitchen towel; let rise in a warm place until almost doubled, about 30 minutes. Preheat oven to 375°., Bake 25-30 minutes or until golden brown. Cool in pan 5 minutes before inverting onto a serving plate. Top with sliced banana; drizzle with reserved glaze. Serve warm.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 296 calories, Fat 10g fat (5g saturated fat), Cholesterol 29mg cholesterol, Sodium 166mg sodium, Carbohydrate 47g carbohydrate (24g sugars, Fiber 2g fiber), Protein 4g protein.

PINEAPPLE UPSIDE DOWN MONKEY BREAD



Pineapple Upside Down Monkey Bread image

The best and variations galore. We love it!

Provided by sheila

Categories     Bread     Yeast Bread Recipes

Time 55m

Yield 6

Number Of Ingredients 7

2 (16 ounce) cans refrigerated buttermilk biscuit dough
butter-flavored cooking spray
¼ cup white sugar
¾ cup butter
1 cup brown sugar
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1 cup chopped pineapple

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Grease a 12-cup tube pan(such as Bundt®).
  • Unroll and separate biscuits; cut each portion into four or six pieces, depending on your preference. Spray cut biscuits with cooking spray to coat.
  • Pour white sugar into gallon-size resealable plastic bag; add biscuits to bag, seal bag, and shake to coat.
  • Melt butter in a saucepan over low heat; stir brown sugar and vanilla into the melted butter to dissolve the sugar. Pour butter mixture into the prepared tube pan. Sprinkle chopped pineapple evenly around the pan atop the butter mixture; top with sugar-coated biscuit dough.
  • Bake in preheated oven until golden brown, 40 to 50 minutes; let cook in pan for 5 to 10 minutes before inverting onto a serving platter.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 883.3 calories, Carbohydrate 115.5 g, Cholesterol 62.5 mg, Fat 43.4 g, Fiber 1.4 g, Protein 10.4 g, SaturatedFat 19.8 g, Sodium 1666 mg, Sugar 61.1 g

BANANAS FOSTER MONKEY BREAD



Bananas Foster Monkey Bread image

Just one extra ingredient changes the taste of this classic! Serve with dulce de leche ice cream for a decadent dessert.

Provided by Michelle W.

Categories     Bread     Yeast Bread Recipes

Time 45m

Yield 8

Number Of Ingredients 8

½ cup white sugar
1 tablespoon ground cinnamon
2 (7.5 ounce) packages buttermilk biscuit dough, cut into quarters
2 ripe bananas, coarsely chopped
¼ cup chopped pecans
½ cup butter
½ cup packed light brown sugar
1 teaspoon vanilla

Steps:

  • Preheat an oven to 400 degrees F (200 degrees C). Grease a loaf pan.
  • Shake the sugar and cinnamon together in a large plastic bag; add the biscuit dough, bananas, and pecans to the bag and shake to coat evenly. Pour the mixture into the prepared loaf pan.
  • Melt the butter in a saucepan over medium heat. Stir the brown sugar into the melted butter until completely dissolved. Add the vanilla and stir well. Pour the mixture over the biscuit dough.
  • Bake in the preheated oven until golden brown, 30 to 40 minutes. Allow to cool about 10 minutes before serving.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 427.3 calories, Carbohydrate 57 g, Cholesterol 31 mg, Fat 21.3 g, Fiber 1.9 g, Protein 4.4 g, SaturatedFat 9.4 g, Sodium 618 mg, Sugar 33.6 g

UPSIDE-DOWN BANANA BREAD



Upside-Down Banana Bread image

Make and share this Upside-Down Banana Bread recipe from Food.com.

Provided by Food.com

Categories     Breads

Time 1h5m

Yield 1 loaf

Number Of Ingredients 11

1/2 cup light brown sugar
3 tablespoons unsalted butter
1 banana, cut in half lengthwise
1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
1 cup sugar
2 large eggs
3 bananas (1 1/4 cup mashed)
1 1/2 cups flour
1 teaspoon baking soda
1/2 teaspoon kosher salt
1/2 teaspoon cinnamon

Steps:

  • Topping:.
  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Grease a 8 ½ x 4 ½ inch loaf pan.
  • In a small saucepan add 3 tbsp butter and brown sugar. Gently heat over medium until the butter melts. Stir to combine.
  • Pour into the prepared loaf pan and add the sliced banana in a single layer slightly overlapping. Set aside.
  • Banana Bread:.
  • Using a hand mixer cream butter and sugar in a bowl. Add eggs one at a time and mix.
  • In a separate bowl whisk together the flour, baking soda, salt and cinnamon. Add the mashed banana to the creamed sugar and beat until incorporated. Add the dry ingredients and mix until just combined.
  • Pour the batter in the loaf pan.
  • Bake on a parchment lined sheet tray for 55-60 minutes until a toothpick inserted into the cake comes out clean.
  • Allow banana bread to rest for 10 minutes before inverting on to a plate. Allow to cool completely before slicing.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 3560, Fat 139.5, SaturatedFat 84.1, Cholesterol 707.6, Sodium 2621.9, Carbohydrate 560.6, Fiber 18, Sugar 365.1, Protein 38.6

Tips:

  • Use overripe bananas for a sweeter flavor.
  • Mash the bananas well to create a smooth batter.
  • Don't overmix the batter, as this will make the bread tough.
  • Use a bundt pan or tube pan with a removable bottom for easy removal of the bread.
  • Generously grease and flour the pan before adding the batter.
  • Bake the bread at 350 degrees Fahrenheit for 45-50 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
  • Allow the bread to cool in the pan for 10 minutes before inverting it onto a serving plate.
  • Serve the bread warm or at room temperature.

Conclusion:

Upside-down banana monkey bread is a delicious and easy-to-make treat that is perfect for breakfast, brunch, or dessert. With its sweet banana flavor, moist texture, and gooey caramel topping, it's sure to be a hit with everyone who tries it. So next time you're looking for a special recipe to make, give upside-down banana monkey bread a try. You won't be disappointed!

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