Banana Bread Cinnamon Rolls
Delicious, fluffy cinnamon rolls infused with the flavor of banana bread, topped with a creamy cream cheese frosting. Perfect for breakfast or a sweet treat.
Ingredients
Dough Ingredients
- 2 pieces ripe bananas, mashed
- 1 cup warm milk
- 2 1/4 teaspoons active dry yeast
- 1/4 cup granulated sugar
- 1/4 cup unsalted butter, melted
- 1 large egg
- 3 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Filling Ingredients
- 1/2 cup brown sugar
- 2 teaspoons ground cinnamon
- 1/2 cup sliced bananas
Frosting Ingredients
- 4 oz cream cheese, softened
- 1 cup powdered sugar
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract (for frosting)
- Milk (for thinning frosting, if needed)
Instructions
Preparation
- In a small bowl, combine warm milk, yeast, and granulated sugar. Let sit for about 5 minutes until foamy.
- In a large bowl, combine mashed bananas, melted butter, egg, and vanilla. Stir in the yeast mixture.
- Gradually add flour and salt, kneading until a smooth dough forms.
- Cover and let rise in a warm place for about an hour or until doubled in size.
Filling and Baking
- Roll out dough on a floured surface into a rectangle. Spread with softened butter, sprinkle with brown sugar, cinnamon, and sliced bananas.
- Roll up tightly and slice into rolls.
- Place rolls in a greased baking dish and let rise for another 30 minutes.
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C) and bake rolls for 25-30 minutes until golden.
Frosting
- While baking, mix cream cheese, powdered sugar, vanilla, and milk to make frosting. Adjust consistency with more milk if needed.
- Once rolls are out of the oven, cool slightly and drizzle with cream cheese frosting before serving.
Notes
For dairy-free options, substitute unsalted butter with coconut oil or vegan butter and use non-dairy milk. Experiment with fillings like nuts or chocolate chips for creative variations.