If you’re looking for a sweet little treat that’s just as fun to make as it is to eat, these funfetti monkey breads are IT. They’re soft, doughy, cinnamon-sugar coated, and topped with the cutest glaze and sprinkles. Basically, if monkey bread and birthday cake had a baby, this would be it.
What I love most about this recipe is how easy it is. We’re using Greek yogurt and self-rising flour to make a quick dough (no yeast, no waiting), and baking them in muffin tins so everyone gets their own mini version. Perfect for parties, brunches, or just a random Tuesday when you want something sweet and happy.
Making Funfetti Monkey Bread
Preheat your oven to 375°F and line a muffin tin with paper liners or give it a good spray with nonstick cooking spray.
Make the dough:
In a bowl, combine the Greek yogurt and self-rising flour. The dough will look shaggy and clumpy at first—totally normal! Keep mixing until it comes together. A mixer with a dough hook works great here if you have one. Once smooth, stir in the sprinkles (the more, the better!).
Form dough balls:
Roll the dough into small balls, about ½ to 1 inch in size. You’ll get quite a few! Place them on a baking sheet or into a large bowl.
Add the cinnamon sugar:
Mix together the sugar and cinnamon in a small bowl. Lightly spray your dough balls with cooking spray so the sugar sticks, then toss them in the cinnamon sugar mixture until they’re coated all over.
Assemble & bake:
Add about 5 dough balls into each muffin cup—no need to be perfect. Bake for 25–30 minutes, or until the tops are golden brown and a toothpick comes out clean.
Glaze and decorate:
Mix together powdered sugar and milk to create a simple glaze. Drizzle it over each mini monkey bread while warm, then top with extra sprinkles (because of course you do). Let them set for a few minutes, then dig in!
Why you’ll love this Funfetti Monkey Bread
No yeast, no rise time – These are ready in under an hour!
Mini = portable + perfect for sharing
Lightened up with Greek yogurt and no butter in the dough
SO festive – The sprinkles give them serious celebration energy, no matter the occasion.
Healthier Funfetti Monkey Bread
Equipment
- Mixing Bowls
- Muffin Pan
- Oven
Ingredients
- 1 cup Greek yogurt 0%
- 1 cup self rising flour
- 1/4 cup sprinkles
- cooking spray
- 1/3 cup sugar
- 2 tsp cinnamon
- 1/2 cup powdered sugar
- 1 tbsp milk start with 1/2 tbsp and add more until you reach desired consistency
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 375F
- Combine Greek yogurt and flour and stir until dough is uniform. It will start shaggy and clumpy, will need to stir for a while (a mixer with a bread hook is great here). Then stir in sprinkles.
- Mix together sugar and cinnamon.
- Take your dough and roll it into ~1/2 to 1 inch balls. Put them on a cookie sheet or in a large bowl.
- Spray the balls with cooking spray so they’re all covered. Then toss with cinnamon sugar mixture.
- Put ~5 or so balls into each lined muffin tin, and bake for 25-30 min, until tops are golden brown and a toothpick comes out clean.
- Combine powdered sugar and milk to create glaze. Pour over monkey breads (and add extra sprinkles) and ENJOY!!
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