Description
These soft and gooey Banana Bread Cinnamon Rolls feature a banana-enriched dough, a cinnamon-sugar swirl, and a luscious vanilla glaze. Perfect for brunch, holidays, or cozy weekends.
Ingredients
Scale
Dough:
- 1 cup mashed ripe bananas (about 2 bananas)
- ½ cup warm milk (110°F/43°C)
- ¼ cup melted butter
- ¼ cup granulated sugar
- 1 large egg
- 2¼ tsp active dry yeast (1 packet)
- 3 to 3½ cups all-purpose flour
- ½ tsp salt
Filling:
- ½ cup brown sugar
- 2 tsp ground cinnamon
- 3 tbsp softened butter
- Optional: ¼ tsp nutmeg or allspice
- Optional: ½ cup chopped nuts
Glaze:
- 1 cup powdered sugar
- 2 –3 tbsp milk
- ½ tsp vanilla extract
- Optional: pinch of salt or splash of maple syrup
Instructions
- Combine warm milk and yeast; let foam for 5–10 mins.
- Add bananas, butter, sugar, egg, and salt. Mix well.
- Gradually add flour until dough forms; knead 6–8 mins.
- Let dough rise 1 to 1.5 hours in a greased bowl.
- Mix filling ingredients. Roll dough to 10x14", spread butter, sprinkle filling.
- Roll up, slice into 12 pieces, and place in greased 9x13" dish.
- Let rise 30–45 mins, then bake at 350°F for 20–25 mins.
- Whisk glaze ingredients; drizzle over warm rolls.
Notes
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Use extra-ripe bananas for best flavor.
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Substitute vegan ingredients for dairy-free version.
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Freeze baked or unbaked rolls for later.
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Try mini rolls or add-ins like chocolate chips or coconut.
- Prep Time: 25 minutes
- Cook Time: 2 hours 10 minutes
Nutrition
- Calories: 290