Description
These Banana Bread Cinnamon Rolls are a delightful twist on classic cinnamon rolls, infused with the sweet, comforting flavors of banana bread. Soft, fluffy rolls filled with a cinnamon-sugar mixture and topped with a creamy icing, they make a perfect treat for breakfast or dessert.
Ingredients
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Dough:
- 2 1/4 teaspoons active dry yeast
- 1/4 cup warm milk (110°F)
- 1/4 cup granulated sugar
- 1/4 cup melted butter
- 1 mashed ripe banana
- 1 egg
- 2 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
For the filling:
- 1/2 cup brown sugar
- 2 teaspoons cinnamon
- 1/4 cup softened butter
For the icing:
- 4 oz cream cheese (softened)
- 2 tablespoons butter (softened)
- 1 cup powdered sugar
- 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1–2 tablespoons milk
Instructions
- Prepare the Dough: In a small bowl, combine warm milk and yeast. Let sit until foamy. Mix sugar, melted butter, mashed banana, egg, and salt. Add yeast mixture and flour. Knead until smooth. Let rise.
- Roll and Fill: Roll out dough, spread with butter, brown sugar, and cinnamon. Roll up and cut into rolls. Place in a baking dish and let rise.
- Bake: Preheat oven. Bake rolls until golden brown.
- Make the Icing: Mix cream cheese, butter, powdered sugar, vanilla, and milk until smooth. Spread over warm rolls.
Notes
- For extra banana flavor, add a second mashed banana and slightly reduce the milk.
- Best served warm but can be stored in an airtight container for up to 2 days.
- Prep Time: 1 hour 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Breakfast, Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 roll
- Calories: 310
- Sugar: 18g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 5g
- Cholesterol: 45mg
