Description
Indulge in the warm, comforting flavors of Banana Bread Cinnamon Rolls, a delightful blend of sweet bananas and aromatic cinnamon. Perfect for brunch or cozy family gatherings, these fluffy rolls are made with fresh bananas in both the dough and filling, offering a unique twist on traditional cinnamon rolls. With an easy make-ahead option, you can prepare them the night before and enjoy stress-free mornings with this delectable treat. Topped with creamy homemade frosting, these rolls are sure to impress everyone at your table.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup (240 ml) milk (lukewarm about 120-130°F)
- 6 Tablespoons (85 g) unsalted butter
- ½ cup (100 g) granulated sugar
- 4 ½–5 cups (540 – 600 g) all-purpose flour (spooned and leveled)
- 2 ¼ teaspoons instant yeast
- 1½ teaspoons salt
- ½ cup mashed banana (about 1 large banana)
- 4 Tablespoons (1/2 stick, 57 g) unsalted butter (very soft)
- ½ cup (107 g) packed light brown sugar
- 1 tablespoon cinnamon
- 2 large bananas (thinly sliced)
- ¼ cup (60 ml) heavy cream (slightly warmed for pouring on rolls before baking)
- 4 ounces cream cheese (softened to room temperature)
- 4 tablespoons (57 g) unsalted butter (softened)
- 1 ½ cups (170 g) powdered sugar
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Instructions
- Mix lukewarm milk and yeast; let sit until bubbly. Add melted butter, sugar, mashed bananas, and salt.
- Gradually incorporate flour until a soft dough forms. Knead for 8–10 minutes until smooth.
- Let rise in a greased bowl for about 1 hour until doubled in size.
- Roll out the dough into a rectangle, spread with softened butter, and sprinkle brown sugar and cinnamon.
- Add sliced bananas, roll tightly, slice into 1–2 inch pieces, and arrange in a baking dish.
- Allow to rise again for 30 minutes before pouring warmed cream over the top.
- Bake at 350°F (175°C) for 25–35 minutes until golden brown.
- Prepare cream cheese frosting by mixing softened cream cheese, butter, powdered sugar, and vanilla until smooth.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Breakfast
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 roll (70g)
- Calories: 225
- Sugar: 12g
- Sodium: 180mg
- Fat: 9g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 32g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 25mg