Description
Indulge in these delicious Banana Bread Cinnamon Rolls that combine the flavors of banana bread with the warmth of cinnamon in a delightful swirl, topped with a creamy glaze. Perfect for a cozy breakfast or sweet treat.
Ingredients
Scale
Dough:
- 1 cup mashed ripe banana (about 2 bananas)
- 1/2 cup warm milk (110°F)
- 1/4 cup granulated sugar
- 2 1/4 teaspoons active dry yeast (1 packet)
- 1 large egg
- 1/4 cup unsalted butter, melted
- 3 to 3 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
Filling:
- 1/2 cup brown sugar
- 2 teaspoons ground cinnamon
- 1/4 cup unsalted butter, softened
Glaze:
- 4 oz cream cheese, softened
- 1/4 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 1 cup powdered sugar
- 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1–2 tablespoons milk (as needed for consistency)
Instructions
- Dough: In a small bowl, combine warm milk and sugar, then sprinkle yeast over the top. Let sit for 5–10 minutes until foamy. In a large mixing bowl, combine mashed banana, egg, melted butter, and yeast mixture. Stir in 3 cups of flour and salt. Mix until a soft dough forms, adding more flour if needed. Knead by hand or with a dough hook for about 5–7 minutes until smooth and elastic. Place the dough in a greased bowl, cover, and let rise in a warm place for 1–1.5 hours, or until doubled in size.
- Filling: Meanwhile, prepare the filling by mixing brown sugar and cinnamon in a small bowl. Once the dough has risen, punch it down and roll out on a floured surface into a 10×14-inch rectangle. Spread the softened butter over the dough, then sprinkle the cinnamon-sugar mixture evenly on top. Roll up tightly from the long edge and cut into 12 even slices.
- Baking: Place the rolls in a greased 9×13-inch baking dish. Cover and let rise again for 30–45 minutes until puffy. Preheat oven to 350°F and bake the rolls for 20–25 minutes, or until golden brown.
- Glaze: While the rolls bake, prepare the glaze by beating cream cheese, butter, powdered sugar, vanilla, and milk until smooth and spreadable. Spread glaze over warm rolls before serving.
Notes
- Use very ripe bananas for the best flavor.
- These rolls can be made ahead and refrigerated overnight before the second rise. Let them come to room temp before baking.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 roll
- Calories: 310
- Sugar: 17g
- Sodium: 180mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 46g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 5g
- Cholesterol: 45mg
