Description
Comfort meets innovation in these banana bread cinnamon rolls, blending classic breakfast charm with sweet bakery magic. Warm spices and caramelized banana swirls promise a delightful morning treat you’ll savor down to the last delicious crumb.
Ingredients
Scale
Primary Ingredients (Dough):
- 4 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 cup mashed ripe bananas (about 2–3 bananas)
- 2 large eggs
- 1/2 cup milk, warmed to about 110°F (110 degrees Fahrenheit)
- 1/4 cup unsalted butter, melted
- 2 1/4 teaspoons (1 packet) active dry yeast
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 cup granulated sugar
Filling Ingredients:
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 1/2 cup packed brown sugar
- 2 teaspoons ground cinnamon
Topping Ingredients:
- 4 ounces (113 grams) cream cheese, softened
- 1/4 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 1 cup powdered sugar
- 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
Instructions
- Awaken the yeast by dissolving it in warm milk with a touch of sugar, allowing it to bloom and become frothy for 5-10 minutes.
- Create a luscious base by whisking together mashed bananas, remaining sugar, melted butter, and eggs until thoroughly integrated.
- Merge the activated yeast with the banana mixture, stirring to ensure complete incorporation.
- Gradually fold in flour and salt, transforming the ingredients into a soft, pliable dough.
- Transfer the dough to a floured surface and knead vigorously for 5-7 minutes, developing its smooth, elastic texture.
- Nestle the dough into a greased bowl, cover, and allow it to rise in a cozy environment until it doubles in volume, approximately 1-2 hours.
- Craft the filling by blending softened butter, brown sugar, and ground cinnamon into a uniform, fragrant mixture.
- Deflate the risen dough and roll it into a thin rectangular canvas, roughly 1/4 inch thick.
- Generously spread the prepared filling across the dough’s surface, leaving a narrow margin around the edges.
- Carefully roll the dough into a tight log, starting from the longest side.
- Slice the rolled dough into 12 uniform pieces using a sharp knife or dental floss.
- Arrange the rolls in a greased baking dish, providing slight separation between each piece.
- Drape a clean towel over the rolls and permit a second rise for 30-45 minutes until they become puffy and nearly doubled.
- Heat the oven to 350°F and bake the rolls for 20-25 minutes, achieving a golden-brown perfection.
- Simultaneously prepare the cream cheese icing by whipping cream cheese, butter, powdered sugar, and vanilla into a silky, smooth consistency.
- Once baked, allow the rolls a brief cooling moment before lavishing them with the decadent cream cheese icing.
- Serve the Banana Bread Cinnamon Rolls warm, inviting everyone to savor the harmonious blend of banana, cinnamon, and creamy sweetness.
Notes
- Use ripe, spotty bananas for maximum sweetness and deeper banana flavor in the rolls.
- Ensure milk is warm (not hot) when activating yeast to prevent killing the active cultures.
- Knead dough until smooth and elastic to develop proper gluten structure for soft, tender rolls.
- Allow sufficient rising time in a warm, draft-free area to help dough develop optimal texture and volume.
- For gluten-free version, substitute all-purpose flour with a cup-for-cup gluten-free flour blend.
- Dairy-free alternative: Replace milk with almond milk and use vegan butter in filling and icing.
- Check rolls at 20 minutes to prevent over-browning, as ovens can vary in temperature and performance.
- Prep Time: 2 hours 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Breakfast, Snacks, Desserts
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 12
- Calories: 295
- Sugar: 16 g
- Sodium: 200 mg
- Fat: 12 g
- Saturated Fat: 7 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 41 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 4 g
- Cholesterol: 45 mg