Banana Bread Cinnamon Rolls

Here’s a delicious recipe for Banana Bread Cinnamon Rolls, combining the moist, sweet flavor of banana bread with the gooey, spiced swirl of cinnamon rolls.

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🍌 Banana Bread Cinnamon Rolls

Ingredients

Dough:

• 1 cup mashed ripe bananas (about 2 medium)

• 2 ¼ tsp (1 packet) active dry yeast

• ½ cup warm milk (110°F/43°C)

• ¼ cup granulated sugar

• ¼ cup unsalted butter, melted

• 1 egg

• ½ tsp salt

• 3 to 3 ½ cups all-purpose flour

Filling:

• ½ cup brown sugar, packed

• 2 tsp ground cinnamon

• ¼ cup unsalted butter, softened

• Optional: ½ cup chopped walnuts or pecans

Cream Cheese Frosting:

• 4 oz cream cheese, softened

• 2 tbsp unsalted butter, softened

• 1 cup powdered sugar

• ½ tsp vanilla extract

• 1–2 tbsp milk (to thin, if needed)

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🧑‍🍳 Instructions

1. Prepare the Dough

1. In a bowl, combine warm milk and yeast. Let sit 5–10 minutes until foamy.

2. Mix in mashed bananas, sugar, melted butter, egg, and salt.

3. Gradually add flour, 1 cup at a time, until a soft dough forms.

4. Knead on a floured surface for 6–8 minutes (or use a dough hook).

5. Place in a greased bowl, cover, and let rise 1 hour or until doubled.

2. Make the Filling

1. Mix brown sugar and cinnamon in a small bowl.

2. Roll dough into a 12×18-inch rectangle.

3. Spread softened butter over dough, sprinkle evenly with cinnamon sugar, and nuts if using.

3. Shape and Bake

1. Roll up the dough tightly from the long edge.

2. Slice into 12 rolls and place in a greased 9×13-inch pan.

3. Cover and let rise another 30–45 minutes.

4. Bake at 350°F (175°C) for 22–27 minutes, until golden.

4. Make the Frosting

1. Beat cream cheese and butter until smooth.

2. Add powdered sugar and vanilla, beating until creamy. Thin with milk if needed.

3. Spread over warm rolls.