Banana Bread Cinnamon Rolls

Banana Bread Cinnamon Rolls

Fluffy, golden rolls infused with ripe banana and cinnamon, topped with luscious cream cheese icing.

Ingredients

For the Dough:

1 cup warm milk (about 110°F)

2¼ tsp active dry yeast (1 packet)

½ cup granulated sugar

2 ripe bananas, mashed

1/3 cup unsalted butter, melted

1 tsp salt

1 large egg

4½ cups all-purpose flour (more as needed)

For the Filling:

1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened

1 cup brown sugar

2 tbsp ground cinnamon

Optional: 1/2 cup chopped walnuts or pecans

For the Cream Cheese Icing:

4 oz cream cheese, softened

1/4 cup unsalted butter, softened

1½ cups powdered sugar

1/2 tsp vanilla extract

1–2 tbsp milk (to reach desired consistency)

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Instructions

1. Prepare the Dough:

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

Add sugar, mashed bananas, melted butter, salt, and egg. Mix well.

Stir in flour, one cup at a time, until a soft dough forms.

Knead on a floured surface for about 5–7 minutes, or use a stand mixer with a dough hook for 5 minutes, until smooth and elastic.

Place in a greased bowl, cover, and let rise in a warm spot for 1–1½ hours, or until doubled.

2. Make the Filling:

Mix softened butter, brown sugar, and cinnamon until well combined.

3. Assemble Rolls:

Punch down the dough and roll it into a 16x12-inch rectangle.

Spread the filling evenly over the dough and sprinkle with nuts if using.

Roll up tightly from the long side and cut into 12 even slices.

Place rolls in a greased 9x13-inch baking dish. Cover and let rise again for 30–45 minutes.

4. Bake:

Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C).

Bake rolls for 25–30 minutes, or until golden brown.

5. Make the Icing:

Beat cream cheese and butter until smooth.

Add powdered sugar, vanilla, and milk. Beat until fluffy and spreadable.

6. Finish:

Spread cream cheese icing over warm rolls and serve.