Banana Bread Cinnamon Rolls Recipe
These Banana Bread Cinnamon Rolls are a delightful twist on classic cinnamon rolls, combining the flavors of ripe bananas and warm cinnamon in a soft, fluffy roll. Perfect for breakfast or a sweet treat any time of day!
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Total Time: 2 hours
- Yield: 12 rolls 1x
- Category: Breakfast, Brunch
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
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For the Dough:
- 1 cup mashed ripe bananas
- 2 1/4 teaspoons active dry yeast
- 1/2 cup warm milk
- 1/3 cup granulated sugar
- 1/3 cup unsalted butter, melted
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 2 large eggs
- 4 cups all-purpose flour
For the Filling:
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 3/4 cup brown sugar
- 2 tablespoons ground cinnamon
For the Cream Cheese Frosting:
- 1/2 cup cream cheese, softened
- 1/4 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 1 cup powdered sugar
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Instructions
- Prepare the Dough: In a mixing bowl, combine mashed bananas and yeast. Let sit for 5 minutes. Add warm milk, sugar, melted butter, salt, eggs, and flour. Mix until a dough forms. Knead the dough until smooth, then let it rise until doubled in size.
- Make the Filling: Roll out the dough into a rectangle. Spread softened butter over the dough and sprinkle with brown sugar and cinnamon. Roll up the dough tightly and slice into rolls.
- Bake the Rolls: Place the rolls in a greased baking dish and let rise again. Bake until golden brown.
- Prepare the Frosting: Beat cream cheese and butter until creamy. Add powdered sugar and vanilla, then spread over warm rolls.
Notes
- You can add chopped nuts or raisins to the filling for extra flavor and texture.
- These rolls are best enjoyed fresh but can be reheated in the microwave for a warm treat later.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 roll
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 20g
- Sodium: 220mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 9g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 42g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 65mg
