Description
These Banana Bread Cinnamon Rolls are a delightful twist on a classic treat, combining the flavors of banana bread with the irresistible allure of cinnamon rolls. Soft, fluffy dough filled with a sweet cinnamon mixture, topped with a creamy cream cheese icing – these rolls are perfect for breakfast or dessert.
Ingredients
Scale
For the Dough:
- 1 cup mashed ripe bananas (about 2 bananas)
- 2 1/4 tsp active dry yeast (1 packet)
- 1/4 cup warm milk (110°F)
- 1/4 cup granulated sugar
- 1/4 cup unsalted butter (melted)
- 1 large egg
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 3–3 1/4 cups all-purpose flour
For the Filling:
- 1/2 cup brown sugar
- 2 tsp ground cinnamon
- 1/4 cup unsalted butter (softened)
For the Cream Cheese Icing:
- 4 oz cream cheese (softened)
- 2 tbsp unsalted butter (softened)
- 1 cup powdered sugar
- 1/2 tsp vanilla extract
- 1–2 tbsp milk (to thin if needed)
Instructions
- Activate the Yeast: In a small bowl, stir the yeast into the warm milk with a pinch of sugar. Let sit for 5–10 minutes until foamy.
- Prepare the Dough: In a large bowl, mix mashed bananas, sugar, melted butter, egg, and salt. Add the activated yeast mixture and stir to combine. Gradually add flour, knead until smooth.
- Rise and Roll: Let dough rise, then roll out and fill with butter, brown sugar, and cinnamon. Roll into a log, slice, and place in a pan.
- Bake: Let the rolls rise again, then bake at 350°F for 22–25 minutes until golden brown.
- Make the Icing: Beat cream cheese, butter, powdered sugar, vanilla, and milk until smooth. Spread over warm rolls and serve.
Notes
- Add chopped walnuts or pecans for extra crunch.
- Prep rolls the night before for easy morning baking.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes (plus 1.5–2 hours rising time)
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Breakfast, Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 roll
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 18g
- Sodium: 160mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 48g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 5g
- Cholesterol: 45mg
