Description
These Banana Bread Cinnamon Rolls combine the warmth of banana bread with the irresistible sweetness of cinnamon rolls. Fluffy, soft, and topped with a rich cream cheese icing, this treat is perfect for breakfast or dessert!
Ingredients
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For the Dough:
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1 cup warm milk
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2 1/4 teaspoons active dry yeast (1 packet)
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1/2 cup granulated sugar
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1/2 cup melted unsalted butter
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2 large eggs
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1 teaspoon salt
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4 cups all-purpose flour
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1 cup mashed banana (about 2–3 medium bananas)
For the Filling:
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1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
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1 cup brown sugar
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2 tablespoons ground cinnamon
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1/2 cup chopped walnuts (optional)
For the Icing:
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4 oz cream cheese, softened
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1/4 cup unsalted butter, softened
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1 1/2 cups powdered sugar
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1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
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Instructions
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In a large bowl, mix warm milk with yeast and sugar. Let it sit for 5 minutes until foamy.
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Add melted butter, eggs, salt, and mashed banana. Mix well.
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Gradually add flour, stirring until the dough comes together. Knead on a lightly floured surface for about 10 minutes.
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Place dough in a greased bowl, cover, and let rise in a warm place for 1 hour or until doubled in size.
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For the filling, combine butter, brown sugar, and cinnamon in a bowl.
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Roll out dough on a floured surface into a 20×14-inch rectangle. Spread the filling over the dough and sprinkle with walnuts, if using.
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Roll up tightly from the long side. Cut into 12 rolls and place in a greased baking dish.
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Cover and let rise again for 30 minutes. Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C).
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Bake for 25-30 minutes until golden brown.
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For the icing, beat cream cheese, butter, powdered sugar, and vanilla until smooth. Spread over warm rolls.
Notes
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Make sure to let the dough rise until it doubles in size for the best texture.
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The rolls can be made the night before and refrigerated to rise overnight, then baked in the morning.
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Walnuts can be omitted if desired, or replaced with other nuts or add-ins like chocolate chips.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 roll
- Calories: 280
- Sugar: 27g
- Sodium: 190mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 42g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 40mg