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Banana Bread Cinnamon Rolls Recipe

Banana bread cinnamon rolls combine soft dough with ripe banana flavor.
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Prep Time 25 minutes
Course Breakfast, Dessert
Cuisine American

Ingredients
  

Dough:

  • 4 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1/3 cup light brown sugar
  • 2 1/4 teaspoons rapid rise yeast
  • 1 1/2 teaspoons ground cinnamon
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 1 cup milk
  • 6 tablespoons unsalted butter
  • 2/3 cup mashed overripe banana

Filling:

  • 1/4 cup unsalted butter softened
  • 1/2 cup light brown sugar
  • 1 tablespoon ground cinnamon
  • Pinch of salt

Frosting:

  • 1/3 cup unsalted butter softened
  • 2 oz cream cheese softened
  • 2 cups powdered sugar
  • 2 teaspoons ground cinnamon
  • 1 tablespoon milk
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • Pinch of salt

Instructions
 

  • In a large bowl, mix 2 cups flour, brown sugar, yeast, cinnamon, and salt.
  • Warm milk and butter until just melted and warm (not hot).
  • Add the milk mixture and mashed banana to the dry ingredients. Mix until combined.
  • Gradually add remaining flour and mix until a dough forms.
  • Knead on a floured surface for 8–10 minutes until smooth and elastic.
  • Place dough in a greased bowl, cover, and let rise for 1 hour until doubled.
  • Roll dough into a rectangle (about 18×12 inches).
  • Spread softened butter over the dough.
  • Mix brown sugar, cinnamon, and salt, then sprinkle evenly over the butter.
  • Roll tightly into a log and cut into 12 rolls.
  • Place in a lined baking dish and let rise again for 1 hour.
  • Bake at 350°F (175°C) for 25–30 minutes until golden.
  • Beat frosting ingredients until smooth and fluffy.
  • Spread frosting over warm banana bread cinnamon rolls and serve.

Notes

  • Swap cream cheese frosting with a simple glaze if preferred.