Description
Indulge in the delightful fusion of classic banana bread flavors and the irresistible allure of cinnamon rolls with these scrumptious Banana Bread Cinnamon Rolls. Soft, sweet, and perfectly spiced, these rolls are a must-try for any brunch or sweet treat occasion.
Ingredients
Scale
Dough
- 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 banana (about 2–3 medium bananas)
Filling
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 1 cup brown sugar
- 2 tablespoons 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 teaspoon vanilla extract
Instructions
- In a large bowl, mix warm milk with yeast and sugar. Let it sit for 5 minutes until foamy. Add melted butter, eggs, salt, and mashed banana to the yeast mixture. Mix well.
- Gradually add flour, stirring until the dough comes together. Knead on a lightly floured surface for about 10 minutes.
- Place dough in a greased bowl, cover, and let rise in a warm place for 1 hour or until doubled in size.
- In a bowl, combine butter, brown sugar, and cinnamon.
- Roll out dough on a floured surface into a 20×14-inch rectangle. Spread the filling over the dough and sprinkle with walnuts, if using.
- Roll up tightly from the long side. Cut into 12 rolls and place in a greased baking dish.
- Cover and let rise again for 30 minutes. Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C).
- Bake for 25-30 minutes until golden brown.
- In a bowl, beat cream cheese, butter, powdered sugar, and vanilla until smooth. Spread over warm rolls.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 roll
- Calories: 380
- Sugar: 25g
- Sodium: 220mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 52g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 5g
- Cholesterol: 70mg
Keywords: Banana Bread Cinnamon Rolls, Cinnamon Roll Recipe, Brunch Recipe, Sweet Treat, Baking, Breakfast Pastry
