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Banana Bread Cinnamon Rolls

Banana Bread Cinnamon Rolls

Indulge in the warm, comforting flavors of homemade Banana Bread Cinnamon Rolls. These delightful rolls combine the sweetness of ripe bananas with the rich taste of brown sugar and cinnamon, all rolled into soft, fluffy dough and topped with creamy cream cheese frosting. Perfect for a cozy breakfast or an impressive brunch treat, this recipe is designed with simplicity in mind, making it accessible for bakers of all skill levels. Whether enjoyed fresh from the oven or reheated for a quick snack, these banana bread cinnamon rolls are sure to become a beloved favorite in your household.

  • Total Time: 1 hour 5 minutes
  • Yield: Approximately 12 servings 1x

Ingredients

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  • 1 cup milk (lukewarm)
  • 6 tablespoons unsalted butter
  • ½ cup granulated sugar
  • 4½ – 5 cups all-purpose flour
  • 2¼ teaspoons instant yeast
  • 1½ teaspoons salt
  • ½ cup mashed banana
  • 4 tablespoons unsalted butter (softened)
  • ½ cup packed light brown sugar
  • 1 tablespoon cinnamon
  • 2 large bananas (sliced)
  • Cream cheese frosting (made from cream cheese, unsalted butter, powdered sugar, and vanilla extract)

Instructions

  1. Heat milk until lukewarm; whisk in melted butter.
  2. Combine granulated sugar, yeast, salt, mashed banana, and gradually add flour to form a soft dough.
  3. Knead dough on a floured surface for about 8–10 minutes until elastic. Let it rise in a greased bowl until doubled in size (about 1 hour).
  4. Roll out dough into a rectangle, spread softened butter on top, and sprinkle with brown sugar mixed with cinnamon and sliced bananas.
  5. Roll tightly into a log and cut into twelve pieces. Allow to rise again for about 30 minutes.
  6. Bake at 350°F for approximately 35 minutes until golden brown.
  7. Prepare cream cheese frosting by beating together softened cream cheese and butter; mix in powdered sugar and vanilla extract.
  8. Frost warm rolls before serving.
  • Author: Stephanie
  • Prep Time: 30 minutes
  • Cook Time: 35 minutes
  • Category: Dessert
  • Method: Baking
  • Cuisine: American

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1 serving
  • Calories: 250
  • Sugar: 14g
  • Sodium: 210mg
  • Fat: 10g
  • Saturated Fat: 5g
  • Unsaturated Fat: 4g
  • Trans Fat: 0g
  • Carbohydrates: 36g
  • Fiber: 1g
  • Protein: 4g
  • Cholesterol: 30mg

Keywords: Use ripe bananas for maximum sweetness. You can prepare rolls ahead of time by assembling them the night before and refrigerating overnight. For added texture, consider mixing in nuts or chocolate chips.