Description
Soft and fluffy cinnamon rolls infused with the sweet, comforting flavor of banana bread, topped with a rich cream cheese icing.
Ingredients
Warm Milk: 1 cup
Active Dry Yeast: 2 1/4 teaspoons (1 packet)
Granulated Sugar: 1/2 cup
Melted Unsalted Butter: 1/2 cup
Large Eggs: 2
Salt: 1 teaspoon
All-Purpose Flour: 4 cups
Mashed Banana: 1 cup (about 2-3 medium bananas)
For the Filling:
Unsalted Butter: 1/2 cup, softened
Brown Sugar: 1 cup
Ground Cinnamon: 2 tablespoons
Chopped Walnuts: 1/2 cup (optional)
For the Icing:
Cream Cheese: 4 oz, softened
Unsalted Butter: 1/4 cup, softened
Powdered Sugar: 1 1/2 cups
Instructions
Activate Yeast: Warm milk and sugar to 110°F, stir in yeast, and let sit until frothy.
Prepare Dough: Mix yeast mixture with butter, eggs, and mashed banana. Gradually add flour and salt, kneading until smooth and elastic.
First Rise: Let the dough rise in a warm place until doubled in size.
Make Filling: Mix softened butter, brown sugar, and cinnamon.
Roll Dough: Roll the dough into a rectangle, spread filling evenly, and sprinkle with walnuts.
Form Rolls: Roll up the dough and cut into 12 pieces. Place in a greased baking dish.
Second Rise: Allow the rolls to rise again until doubled.
Bake: Bake at 350°F for 25-30 minutes, until golden brown.
Prepare Icing: Beat cream cheese, butter, and powdered sugar until smooth.
Frost Rolls: Spread icing over warm rolls and serve.
Notes
Use overripe bananas for the best flavor.
For a more intense banana flavor, add a few drops of banana extract.
Rolls can be frozen before baking for later use.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Breakfast, Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 roll
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 25g
- Sodium: 180mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 9g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 50g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 5g
- Cholesterol: 55mg
Keywords: Banana Bread Cinnamon Rolls