If you want an indulgent, gooey breakfast that’s effortless to make, try this Slow Cooker Cinnamon Roll Monkey Bread. Using refrigerated cinnamon rolls and a slow cooker, this twist on classic monkey bread delivers warm, sticky, pull-apart goodness perfect for brunch, holidays, or a simple treat.
Monkey bread is a crowd-pleaser for breakfast, brunch, or dessert. This slow cooker version combines the convenience of canned cinnamon rolls with a buttery brown sugar caramel sauce to create a soft, sticky casserole that’s finished with the included icing.
Why It Works
- Brunch favorite. Ideal for leisurely weekend mornings, potlucks, and holiday breakfasts because it’s impressive with minimal effort.
- Simple ingredients. Uses pantry staples and ready-made cinnamon rolls to keep preparation quick and easy.
- Hands-off cooking. Layer the ingredients, set the slow cooker, and return to warm, sticky pastry ready to serve.
Cinnamon Roll Monkey Bread Ingredients
You only need a few everyday ingredients to make this slow cooker cinnamon roll monkey bread.
Main components mirror traditional monkey bread but streamlined for the crock pot. Gather the following:
- Cinnamon rolls – Two cans (about 12–13 ounces each) of refrigerated cinnamon rolls, preferably the eight-roll size and ideally with cream cheese or other included frosting.
- Brown sugar – Light brown sugar for a richer, caramel-like flavor in the glaze.
- Butter – Real butter to create the caramel sauce.
- Cinnamon – Use your preferred ground cinnamon for extra flavor.
- Salt – A small amount enhances the sweetness and rounds the flavors.
How to Make Crock Pot Cinnamon Rolls Monkey Bread
Start by making the caramel sauce. In a small saucepan combine the butter, brown sugar, a tablespoon of water, and a pinch of salt. Bring the mixture to a boil, then remove from heat. Pour about one third of the sauce into the greased slow cooker to coat the bottom.
Place a small bowl in the center of the slow cooker and drop the container of icing into it. This helps keep the frosting warm but separate while the monkey bread cooks.
Quarter each cinnamon roll (I use a knife to cut each roll into four pieces) and place the pieces in the slow cooker, arranging a single layer across the bottom and then adding a second layer if needed. Pour the remaining caramel sauce evenly over the top of the roll pieces.
Cook on high for about two hours. When finished, switch the slow cooker to low or keep-warm until serving. Right before serving, spoon the frosting from the bowl over the top so it melts into the warm bread and becomes extra gooey.
Each bite is warm, sticky, and packed with cinnamon-carameled flavor—the perfect comfort breakfast or dessert.
This recipe merges the ease of cinnamon rolls with the shareable appeal of monkey bread to create a warm, pull-apart breakfast casserole that’s sure to please a crowd.
TIPS FOR MAKING CROCK POT MONKEY BREAD
- If the center tends to cook last in your slow cooker, keep a small bowl of water in the middle to transfer heat more evenly.
- For a slightly less sticky, more crusty top, tuck a thin, clean kitchen towel under the lid to absorb some condensation.
- Prefer to bake instead? Arrange the pieces in a bundt pan and bake at 350°F for about 45 minutes until set and caramelized.
Casserole Crock Pot Breakfast Recipes
Crock Pot Hash Brown Casserole
Fluffy Crock Pot Scrambled Eggs
Crock Pot French Toast Casserole
Crock Pot Biscuits and Gravy Casserole
Crock Pot Scrambled Eggs Casserole with Sausage and Green Chilies
Scrambled Egg Casserole – Cheesy Scrambled Egg and Ham Bake
Before you dive into those other crock pot breakfast favorites, don’t forget to make the cinnamon roll monkey bread for an easy, show-stopping morning treat.
Crock Pot Cinnamon Roll Monkey Bread
Ingredients
- 2 cans refrigerated cinnamon rolls (12–13 ounce size)
- 1 stick butter (8 tablespoons)
- 3/4 cup light brown sugar
- 1 tablespoon water
- 1 teaspoon salt
Instructions
- In a small pan, melt the butter with the brown sugar, water, and salt. When it reaches a boil, remove from heat and pour about one third of the sauce into the bottom of a greased casserole-style slow cooker.
- Place a small bowl in the center of the slow cooker and set the container of icing in it.
- Quarter each cinnamon roll with a knife and add the pieces into the slow cooker, arranging them to cover the bottom and creating a second layer if necessary.
- Pour the remaining caramel sauce over the top of the roll pieces.
- Cook on high for two hours. After cooking, switch to low or keep-warm until ready to serve.
- Before serving, pour the frosting over the warm monkey bread so it melts into the surface.
Nutrition
This slow cooker cinnamon roll monkey bread is an easy, show-stopping option for feeding a group. Make it for holidays, brunch gatherings, or any morning that calls for something comforting and sweet.
