Banana Bread Cinnamon Rolls
A delightful fusion of banana bread and cinnamon rolls topped with cream cheese frosting.
Servings: 12 servings
Calories: 320kcal
Equipment
- Mixing Bowl
- Baking Dish
- Rolling Pin
Ingredients
Dough Ingredients
- 1 cup warm milk
- 2.25 tsp active dry yeast
- 0.5 cup granulated sugar
- 0.5 cup melted unsalted butter
- 2 large eggs
- 1 tsp salt
- 4 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 cup mashed ripe banana
Filling Ingredients
- 0.5 cup softened unsalted butter
- 1 cup brown sugar
- 2 tbsp ground cinnamon
- 0.5 cup chopped walnuts optional
Frosting Ingredients
- 4 oz cream cheese softened
- 0.25 cup unsalted butter softened
- 1.5 cups powdered sugar
- 0.5 tsp vanilla extract
Instructions
- Warm the milk and sprinkle yeast on top. Let sit 5–10 minutes until foamy.
- In a large bowl, whisk together sugar, melted butter, eggs, and salt. Add yeast mixture and stir. Gradually add flour and mix until dough forms. Add mashed banana and knead until smooth.
- Cover with a damp cloth and let rise for about 1 hour or until doubled.
- Roll dough into a rectangle (about ¼ inch thick) on a floured surface.
- Spread softened butter evenly. Sprinkle with brown sugar, cinnamon, and walnuts if using.
- Roll up tightly and cut into 12 equal pieces.
- Place in a greased baking dish, cover, and let rise for another 30 minutes.
- Bake at 350°F (175°C) for 20–25 minutes until golden.
- Beat cream cheese, butter, powdered sugar, and vanilla until smooth.
- Let rolls cool slightly, then generously spread with cream cheese frosting.
Notes
Use overripe bananas for the best flavor. You can prepare the night before and refrigerate unbaked rolls.
Nutrition
Calories: 320kcal | Carbohydrates: 45g | Protein: 4g | Fat: 15g | Saturated Fat: 8g | Cholesterol: 50mg | Sodium: 200mg | Potassium: 150mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 18g | Vitamin A: 500IU | Vitamin C: 2mg | Calcium: 20mg | Iron: 1mg