Description
Indulge in the delightful fusion of flavors with these Banana Bread Cinnamon Rolls. This recipe marries the comforting taste of soft banana bread with the sweet, aromatic appeal of cinnamon rolls, making it an irresistible treat for any occasion. The dough is infused with ripe bananas and filled with a luscious mixture of brown sugar and cinnamon, all topped off with a creamy frosting that melts in your mouth. Perfect for brunch or as an after-dinner dessert, these rolls are easy to make and will quickly become a family favorite.
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
- Combine lukewarm milk and melted butter in a mixing bowl. Stir in granulated sugar until dissolved, then add instant yeast and let sit until frothy.
- Mix in mashed banana, salt, and gradually add flour until forming a soft dough. Knead on a floured surface for about 10 minutes.
- Place the dough in a greased bowl, cover, and let rise until doubled in size (about 1 hour).
- Roll out dough into a rectangle, spread softened butter on top, sprinkle with brown sugar and cinnamon, then layer sliced bananas.
- Roll tightly into a log and cut into pieces. Arrange in a greased baking dish, cover, and let rise again for 30 minutes.
- Pour slightly warmed cream over rolls before baking at 350°F (175°C) for about 35 minutes until golden brown.
- Make frosting by beating cream cheese, softened butter, powdered sugar, and vanilla until smooth; drizzle over warm rolls.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 35 minutes
- Category: Breakfast/Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 295
- Sugar: 20g
- Sodium: 210mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 44g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 30mg
Keywords: Use ripe bananas for maximum sweetness. Feel free to add chopped nuts or chocolate chips for added texture. Assemble the rolls ahead of time and refrigerate overnight before baking.