Description
Indulge in the delightful combination of flavors with these Banana Bread Cinnamon Rolls. This unique recipe marries the soft, moist texture of banana bread with the traditional sweetness of cinnamon rolls, creating a perfect treat for any time of day. Ideal for brunch or as a sweet snack, these rolls are filled with warm, gooey goodness and topped with luscious cream cheese frosting. Not only are they easy to make, but they can also be prepared ahead of time for a stress-free morning treat. With ripe bananas and aromatic cinnamon, every bite is a comforting delight that will impress your friends and family.
Ingredients
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- 1 cup lukewarm milk
- 6 tablespoons unsalted butter
- ½ cup granulated sugar
- 4 ½ – 5 cups all-purpose flour
- 2 ¼ teaspoons instant yeast
- 1½ teaspoons salt
- ½ cup mashed banana
- 4 tablespoons unsalted butter (very soft) for filling
- ½ cup packed light brown sugar for filling
- 1 tablespoon cinnamon for filling
- 2 large bananas (thinly sliced) for filling
- ¼ cup heavy cream (slightly warmed for topping)
- 4 ounces cream cheese (softened to room temperature) for frosting
- 4 tablespoons unsalted butter (softened) for frosting
- 1 ½ cups powdered sugar for frosting
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract for frosting
Instructions
- Warm the milk to about 120-130°F. In a mixing bowl, combine warm milk, melted butter, sugar, salt, and mashed banana. Mix well.
- Gradually add flour and yeast until a soft dough forms. Knead until smooth (8-10 minutes) and let rise until doubled (about 1 hour).
- Prepare the filling by mixing softened butter, brown sugar, and cinnamon in a bowl.
- Roll out the dough into a rectangle and spread the filling evenly. Top with sliced bananas.
- Roll tightly into a log shape and cut into equal pieces.
- Preheat oven to 350°F. Place rolls in a greased baking dish; pour warmed heavy cream over them. Bake for about 30-35 minutes until golden brown.
- While baking, mix cream cheese frosting ingredients until smooth; spread over warm rolls.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 35 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 310
- Sugar: 18g
- Sodium: 260mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 43g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 30mg