Description
These Banana Bread Cinnamon Rolls combine the comforting taste of banana bread with the gooey sweetness of cinnamon rolls, topped with creamy frosting for the perfect breakfast or dessert treat.
Ingredients
- 1 cup warm milk
- 2 1/4 teaspoons active dry yeast
- 1/2 cup granulated sugar
- 1/2 cup melted unsalted butter
- 2 large eggs
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 4 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 cup mashed ripe bananas
- 1/2 cup softened unsalted butter (for filling)
- 1 cup brown sugar
- 2 tablespoons ground cinnamon
- 1/2 cup chopped walnuts (optional)
- 4 oz cream cheese, softened
- 1/4 cup softened unsalted butter (for icing)
- 1 1/2 cups powdered sugar
- 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
Instructions
- Mix warm milk, yeast, and sugar in a large bowl and let sit until foamy, about 5 minutes.
- Stir in melted butter, eggs, salt, and mashed bananas. Gradually add flour until dough forms.
- Knead dough on a floured surface for about 10 minutes, then place in a greased bowl to rise for 1 hour.
- Mix together softened butter, brown sugar, and cinnamon for the filling.
- Roll dough into a rectangle, spread filling over it, and sprinkle with walnuts if using.
- Roll dough tightly and cut into 12 equal rolls.
- Place rolls in a greased baking dish and let rise for another 30 minutes.
- Bake at 350°F for 25 to 30 minutes until golden brown.
- While rolls bake, beat together cream cheese, butter, powdered sugar, and vanilla for the icing.
- Spread icing on slightly cooled rolls and serve warm.
Notes
- Use very ripe bananas for the best flavor and texture.
- Walnuts are optional and can be left out for a nut-free version.
- Rolls can be assembled the night before and baked fresh in the morning.
- Store leftovers in an airtight container and reheat as needed.
- Unflavored dental floss helps cut clean cinnamon roll slices.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 roll
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 24g
- Sodium: 220mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 9g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 48g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 5g
- Cholesterol: 45mg
