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Callie Brooks

Banana Bread Cinnamon Rolls

Tender, banana-scented dough rolled with warm cinnamon and brown sugar, topped with a creamy glaze—perfect for a weekend treat.
Prep Time 30 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Total Time 1 hour
Servings: 12 rolls
Course: Breakfast, Dessert
Cuisine: American
Calories: 320

Ingredients
  

For the dough
  • 2 pieces ripe bananas, mashed Use very ripe bananas for best results.
  • 1/2 cup milk Warm to 100–110°F for yeast activation.
  • 1/4 cup butter, melted Soften for easy mixing.
  • 2 tablespoons sugar
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 1 package active dry yeast (2 1/4 teaspoons) Instant yeast can be used as an alternative.
  • 3 cups all-purpose flour Use standard or expect a chewier texture with bread flour.
For the filling
  • 1 teaspoon cinnamon
  • 1/2 cup brown sugar Light or dark brown sugar can be used.
For the glaze
  • 1/2 cup cream cheese, softened Full-fat yields the creamiest glaze.
  • 1/4 cup powdered sugar
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract

Method
 

Dough Preparation
  1. Warm the milk until comfortably warm (about 100–110°F), then stir in the sugar and active dry yeast; let this sit for roughly 5 minutes until it becomes frothy.
  2. In a large mixing bowl, combine the mashed bananas with the melted butter and salt, then add the yeast-milk mixture and stir to combine.
  3. Gradually add the all-purpose flour, mixing until a soft dough forms; turn it out and knead for about 5 minutes until smooth and elastic.
  4. Place the dough in a lightly oiled bowl, cover it, and let it rise in a warm place until doubled in size, about 1 hour.
Assembly and Baking
  1. On a floured surface, roll the risen dough into a rectangle. Brush with melted butter, sprinkle evenly with cinnamon and brown sugar, and arrange sliced bananas over the sugar.
  2. Tightly roll the dough lengthwise into a log, then slice into individual rolls and place in a greased baking dish.
  3. Cover and let the rolls rise again for about 30 minutes. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
  4. Bake the rolls for 25–30 minutes, or until tops are golden brown.
Glazing and Serving
  1. While the rolls bake, beat the softened cream cheese with powdered sugar and vanilla until smooth.
  2. Drizzle or spread the cream cheese frosting over warm rolls and serve.

Nutrition

Serving: 1gCalories: 320kcalCarbohydrates: 45gProtein: 5gFat: 12gSaturated Fat: 7gSodium: 220mgFiber: 1gSugar: 10g

Notes

These cinnamon rolls are perfect for brunch or dessert. Store in an airtight container for optimal freshness.

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