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Banana Bread Cinnamon Rolls

Banana Bread Cinnamon Rolls are soft yeast rolls made with mashed banana, filled with cinnamon sugar, and topped with cinnamon cream cheese frosting.
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Prep Time 30 minutes
Course Breakfast / Brunch
Cuisine American

Ingredients
  

For the Dough

  • 4 cups all-purpose flour
  • ⅓ cup light brown sugar packed
  • 2¼ teaspoons rapid rise yeast
  • 1½ teaspoons ground cinnamon
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 1 cup milk
  • 6 tablespoons unsalted butter
  • ⅔ cup mashed overripe banana

For the Cinnamon Sugar Filling

  • ¼ cup unsalted butter room temperature
  • ½ cup light brown sugar packed
  • 1 tablespoon ground cinnamon
  • Pinch of salt

For the Cinnamon Cream Cheese Frosting

  • ⅓ cup unsalted butter room temperature
  • 2 ounces cream cheese room temperature
  • 2 cups powdered sugar
  • 2 teaspoons ground cinnamon
  • 1 tablespoon milk
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • Pinch of salt

Instructions
 

  • In a large bowl, combine 2 cups flour, brown sugar, yeast, cinnamon, and salt. Mix well.
  • Microwave milk and butter for about 30 seconds until warm and mostly melted. Let cool slightly if hot. Add milk mixture and mashed banana to the flour mixture.
  • Beat on low speed, then increase to high and mix for about 2 minutes until combined.
  • Add 1 cup flour and mix until combined. Gradually add the remaining flour until the dough pulls away from the bowl and forms a soft ball.
  • Transfer dough to a floured surface and knead for about 10 minutes until smooth and elastic.
  • Place dough in a lightly oiled bowl, cover, and let rise for 1 hour or until doubled in size.
  • Mix filling ingredients (brown sugar, cinnamon, salt) in a small bowl.
  • Roll dough into an 18 x 12-inch rectangle. Spread butter evenly and sprinkle cinnamon sugar mixture on top.
  • Roll tightly from the long side and pinch to seal. Cut into 12 rolls using floss or a sharp knife.
  • Place rolls in a parchment-lined 9 x 13-inch pan. Cover and let rise for another hour.
  • Bake at 350°F (175°C) for 30 minutes until golden and baked through. Cool slightly.
  • Beat frosting ingredients until light and fluffy. Spread over warm rolls and serve.

Notes

These rolls pair beautifully with coffee or tea. You can add chopped walnuts or pecans to the filling for extra texture.