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Banana Bread Cinnamon Rolls
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Banana Bread Cinnamon Rolls

Soft, fluffy Banana Bread Cinnamon Rolls combine the sweet flavor of ripe bananas with gooey cinnamon-sugar swirls—perfect for breakfast or brunch!
Course Breakfast
Cuisine American
Keyword banana, cinnamon roll
Prep Time 2 hours
Cook Time 25 minutes
Total Time 2 hours 25 minutes
Servings 12 servings
Calories 418kcal

Ingredients

Dough

  • 1 cup warm milk 110°F
  • 2 ¼ teaspoons active dry yeast 1 packet
  • ¼ cup granulated sugar
  • 1 banana mashed (medium-ripe)
  • ¼ cup butter melted - unsalted
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract or banana extract flavoring
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 3 ¾ cups all-purpose flour

Filling

  • ½ cup butter softened - unsalted
  • ¾ cup brown sugar
  • 1 tablespoon ground cinnamon
  • ½ cup chopped walnuts or pecans *optional

Glaze/Frosting

  • 1 cup confectioner’s sugar
  • 2 tablespoons cream cheese softened
  • 2 tablespoons milk
  • ½ teaspoon vanilla extract

Instructions

  • Combine the warm milk, yeast, and sugar in a mixing bowl. Set it aside for 5-10 minutes to proof the yeast. You know it is done when it is foamy on top.
  • Add the mashed banana, melted butter, vanilla, and salt.
  • Use a dough hook and slowly mix in the flour until a soft dough forms. Knead for 5 minutes or until the dough is smooth.
  • Transfer the dough to a greased bowl, cover it, and let it rise in a warm place for 1 hour or until doubled in size.
  • Once the dough has risen, roll it out into a 12x18-inch rectangle.
  • Spread the butter evenly over the dough.
  • Mix the brown sugar and cinnamon in a small bowl and then sprinkle it evenly over the top of the butter, along with the nuts. (if using)
  • Starting with the long side of the rectangle, roll the dough tightly into a log.
  • Divide the dough into 12 equal portions and place the sliced rolls in a greased 9x13 baking dish.
  • Cover and let rise in a warm place for 30-45 minutes.
  • Once the dough has risen, preheat the oven to 350°F.
  • Bake the rolls for 22–25 minutes or until golden brown.
  • Prep the frosting while the rolls are baking by whisking the confectioner’s sugar, cream cheese, milk, and vanilla together until smooth.
  • When the rolls are done baking, drizzle the frosting over the warm rolls before serving.
  • Garnish with additional nuts if desired.

Nutrition

Serving: 1serving | Calories: 418kcal | Carbohydrates: 62g | Protein: 6g | Fat: 17g | Saturated Fat: 3g | Cholesterol: 35mg | Sodium: 307mg | Potassium: 136mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 30g | Vitamin C: 1mg | Calcium: 35mg | Iron: 2mg | Net Carbohydrates: 49g