Banana Bread Cinnamon Rolls
Soft and fluffy cinnamon rolls with a banana twist, perfect for breakfast or dessert. Filled with a sweet cinnamon-brown sugar mix and topped with a rich cream cheese icing.
Ingredients
- For the Dough:
- 1 cup warm milk
- 2 1/4 teaspoons active dry yeast 1 packet
- 1/2 cup granulated sugar
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter melted
- 2 large eggs
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 4 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 cup mashed banana about 2-3 medium bananas
- For the Filling:
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter softened
- 1 cup brown sugar
- 2 tablespoons ground cinnamon
- 1/2 cup chopped walnuts optional
- For the Icing:
- 4 oz cream cheese softened
- 1/4 cup unsalted butter softened
- 1 1/2 cups powdered sugar
- 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
Instructions
- In a large bowl, mix warm milk, yeast, and sugar. Let sit for 5 minutes until foamy.
- Add melted butter, eggs, salt, and mashed banana to the bowl; mix well.
- Gradually incorporate flour, stirring until dough forms. Knead on a lightly floured surface for about 10 minutes.
- Place dough in a greased bowl, cover, and let rise in a warm place for 1 hour or until doubled in size.
- For the filling, combine butter, brown sugar, and cinnamon in a bowl.
- Roll out the dough on a floured surface into a 20x14-inch rectangle. Spread the filling over the dough and sprinkle with walnuts, if desired.
- Roll up tightly from the long side and cut into 12 rolls. Place in a greased baking dish.
- Cover and let rise for another 30 minutes. Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C).
- Bake for 25-30 minutes until golden brown.
- For the icing, beat cream cheese, butter, powdered sugar, and vanilla until smooth. Spread over warm rolls.
Notes
For extra flavor, add a pinch of nutmeg or cloves to the filling.
Nutrition
Serving: 125gCalories: 450kcal
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