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Banana Bread Cinnamon Rolls

Fluffy cinnamon rolls infused with banana bread flavors, topped with cream cheese glaze - perfect for weekend breakfast treats.
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Prep Time 30 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Rising time 1 minute
Total Time 2 minutes
Servings: 12 rolls
Course: Breakfast, Dessert
Cuisine: American, Comfort Food
Calories: 285
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Dough
  • 3 cups all-purpose flour
  • 0.25 cup granulated sugar
  • 1 packet active dry yeast 2 1/4 tsp
  • 1 tsp salt
  • 0.5 cup warm milk
  • 0.25 cup unsalted butter melted
  • 1 egg large
  • 2 ripe bananas mashed
  • 1 tsp vanilla extract
Filling
  • 0.5 cup unsalted butter softened
  • 0.75 cup brown sugar packed
  • 2 tbsp ground cinnamon
  • 0.25 tsp nutmeg
  • 1 ripe banana thinly sliced
Cream Cheese Glaze
  • 4 oz cream cheese softened
  • 0.25 cup unsalted butter softened
  • 1.5 cups powdered sugar
  • 1 tsp vanilla extract
  • 2-3 tbsp milk
  • 1 pinch salt

Equipment

  • Large mixing bowl
  • 9x13 inch baking dish
  • Rolling pin
  • Hand mixer or stand mixer

Method
 

  1. In a large mixing bowl, combine warm milk, sugar, and yeast. Let stand for 5 minutes until foamy.
  2. Add mashed bananas, melted butter, egg, and vanilla extract to the yeast mixture. Mix until combined.
  3. Gradually add flour and salt, mixing until a soft dough forms. Knead for 8-10 minutes until smooth.
  4. Place dough in greased bowl, cover, and let rise for 1 hour until doubled in size.
  5. Prepare filling by mixing softened butter, brown sugar, cinnamon, and nutmeg until spreadable.
  6. Roll dough into 15x12 inch rectangle. Spread filling evenly, leaving 1-inch border on one side.
  7. Arrange banana slices over filling. Roll tightly from filled side, pinch seam to seal.
  8. Cut into 12 pieces and place in greased 9x13 inch dish. Let rise 30 minutes until puffy.
  9. Preheat oven to 375°F. Bake 25-30 minutes until golden brown and cooked through.
  10. Beat cream cheese, butter, powdered sugar, vanilla, salt, and milk until smooth for glaze.
  11. Cool rolls 10 minutes before glazing. Drizzle with cream cheese glaze and serve warm.

Notes

For best results, use very ripe bananas for maximum flavor. Rolls can be prepared the night before and refrigerated for fresh morning baking. Store covered at room temperature for up to 3 days.