Description
Indulge in the warm, comforting flavors of Banana Bread Cinnamon Rolls—a delightful twist on traditional cinnamon rolls. These fluffy treats combine the sweetness of ripe bananas with rich cinnamon and a luscious cream cheese frosting, making them perfect for brunch, breakfast, or dessert. Easy to prepare and make-ahead friendly, these rolls are sure to impress your family and friends. Serve them fresh from the oven or enjoy them as a cozy snack any time of day.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup lukewarm milk
- 6 tablespoons unsalted butter
- ½ cup granulated sugar
- 4 ½ – 5 cups all-purpose flour
- 2 ¼ teaspoons instant yeast
- ½ cup mashed bananas (about 1 large banana)
- Filling: light brown sugar, cinnamon, unsalted butter, sliced bananas
- Cream Cheese Frosting: cream cheese, heavy cream, powdered sugar, vanilla extract
Instructions
- Combine lukewarm milk and melted butter in a bowl; stir in sugar and yeast. Let sit until frothy.
- Mix in mashed banana and salt; gradually add flour until a soft dough forms.
- Knead on a floured surface until smooth; let rise in a greased bowl for about 1 hour until doubled.
- Roll out dough, spread filling made with butter, brown sugar, and cinnamon; add sliced bananas.
- Roll tightly into a log, slice into pieces, and let rise for an additional 30 minutes.
- Bake at 350°F (175°C) for about 35 minutes until golden brown. Top with cream cheese frosting.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 35 minutes
- Category: Breakfast
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 roll (80g)
- Calories: 240
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 140mg
- Fat: 8g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 37g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 25mg