Description
These Banana Bread Cinnamon Rolls are the ultimate comfort treat—combining the moist, rich flavor of banana bread with the gooey, spiced swirl of classic cinnamon rolls. With a sweet cinnamon-sugar filling and luscious cream cheese frosting, this indulgent fusion is perfect for breakfast, brunch, or dessert. Made with overripe bananas for extra moisture and natural sweetness, these rolls are irresistibly soft and fluffy.
Ingredients
- For the Dough:
- 4 cups all-purpose flour
- 1/3 cup packed light brown sugar
- 2 1/4 teaspoons rapid-rise yeast
- 1 1/2 teaspoons ground cinnamon
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1 cup milk
- 6 tablespoons unsalted butter
- 2/3 cup mashed overripe banana
- For the Cinnamon Sugar Filling:
- 1/4 cup unsalted butter, at room temperature
- 1/2 cup packed light brown sugar
- 1 tablespoon ground cinnamon
- Pinch of salt
- For the Cream Cheese Frosting:
- 1/3 cup unsalted butter, at room temperature
- 2 ounces cream cheese, at room temperature
- 2 cups powdered sugar
- 2 teaspoons ground cinnamon
- 1 tablespoon milk
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- Pinch of salt
Instructions
- Mix 2 cups flour, brown sugar, yeast, cinnamon, and salt in a large bowl.
- Warm milk and butter in the microwave until melted; let cool slightly.
- Add milk mixture and mashed banana to dry ingredients; beat until combined.
- Add 1 cup flour, beat again. Gradually add remaining flour until dough forms.
- Knead dough on floured surface for 10 minutes until smooth.
- Place dough in greased bowl, cover, and let rise 1 hour until doubled.
- Mix brown sugar, cinnamon, and salt for filling.
- Roll dough into 18x12-inch rectangle.
- Spread softened butter, sprinkle with cinnamon sugar.
- Roll tightly, slice into 12 rolls.
- Place in lined 9x13-inch pan, cover, rise 1 hour.
- Bake at 350°F for 30 minutes until golden.
- Beat frosting ingredients until fluffy.
- Spread frosting on warm rolls. Serve and enjoy!
Notes
- Overripe bananas with brown spots give the best flavor.
- To prep ahead, refrigerate shaped rolls overnight and bake the next morning.
- Swap in vegan or gluten-free ingredients if needed.
- Store frosted rolls in the fridge for up to 5 days, or freeze unfrosted for 2 months.
