Description
These Banana Bread Cinnamon Rolls are a delicious blend of classic cinnamon rolls and banana bread. They feature a soft, buttery dough filled with a cinnamon-sugar mixture, topped with a creamy vanilla cream cheese icing. Perfect for breakfast or a sweet treat!
Ingredients
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Dough:
- 1 cup warm milk
- 2 1/4 tsp active dry yeast (1 packet)
- 1/2 cup granulated sugar
- 1/2 cup melted unsalted butter
- 2 large eggs
- 1 tsp salt
- 4 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 cup mashed banana (2–3 medium bananas)
Filling:
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 1 cup brown sugar
- 2 tbsp ground cinnamon
- 1/2 cup chopped walnuts (optional)
Icing:
- 4 oz cream cheese, softened
- 1/4 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 1 1/2 cups powdered sugar
- 1/2 tsp vanilla extract
Instructions
- Prepare the Dough:
- Mix warm milk, yeast, and granulated sugar in a small bowl. Let sit for 5 minutes until frothy.
- Add melted butter, eggs, salt, and mashed banana to the yeast mixture. Mix well.
- Gradually add flour, stirring until combined. Knead the dough on a floured surface for about 10 minutes, or until smooth and elastic.
- Place dough in a greased bowl, cover, and let rise in a warm place for about 1 hour, or until doubled in size.
- Prepare the Filling:
- Mix softened butter, brown sugar, and cinnamon in a medium bowl. Stir in chopped walnuts if using.
- Assemble the Rolls:
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C).
- Roll out the dough on a floured surface into a 20×14-inch rectangle.
- Spread the cinnamon-sugar filling evenly over the dough. Sprinkle with walnuts if desired.
- Roll the dough tightly into a log, then cut into 12 equal pieces.
- Place rolls in a greased baking dish. Cover and let rise for 30 minutes.
- Bake:
- Bake in the preheated oven for 25-30 minutes, or until golden brown and cooked through.
- Prepare the Icing:
- Beat together softened cream cheese, butter, powdered sugar, and vanilla extract until smooth and creamy.
- Spread the icing over the warm rolls once they are out of the oven.
Notes
- Ensure the dough is well-kneaded for a fluffy texture.
- If you prefer, you can freeze unbaked rolls and bake them fresh later. Thaw and let rise before baking.
- Prep Time: 120 minutes
- Cook Time: 25-30 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 roll
- Calories: 320 kcal
- Sugar: 22 g
- Sodium: 250 mg
- Fat: 15 g
- Saturated Fat: 8 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 42 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 4 g
- Cholesterol: 55 mg