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Banana Bread Cinnamon Rolls 

These Banana Bread Cinnamon Rolls combine the moist, comforting flavors of classic banana bread with the gooey, swirled magic of homemade cinnamon rolls—soft, fluffy, warmly spiced, and topped with a luscious cream cheese glaze.

  • Total Time: 2 hours 15 minutes
  • Yield: 12 rolls 1x

Ingredients

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  • 3 ½ cups all-purpose flour (plus more for dusting)
  • 1 packet (2 ¼ tsp) active dry yeast
  • 1/4 cup warm milk (110°F)
  • 2 ripe bananas, mashed (about 1 cup)
  • 1/4 cup granulated sugar
  • 1 large egg
  • 1/4 cup unsalted butter, melted
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1/2 teaspoon cinnamon
  • 1/2 cup brown sugar, packed
  • 1 tablespoon ground cinnamon
  • 1/4 cup unsalted butter, softened
  • Optional: 1–2 tablespoons mashed banana (for extra gooey swirls!)
  • Optional: Chopped walnuts or pecans for crunch
  • 4 oz cream cheese, softened
  • 1/4 cup unsalted butter, softened (for glaze)
  • 1 cup powdered sugar
  • 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 1–2 tablespoons milk (to thin glaze, if needed)

Instructions

  1. In a small bowl, combine warm milk and yeast. Let sit for 5–10 minutes until foamy.
  2. In a large bowl, mix mashed bananas, sugar, egg, melted butter, salt, and cinnamon. Add yeast mixture.
  3. Slowly stir in flour, 1 cup at a time, until a soft dough forms.
  4. Knead dough on floured surface for 6–8 minutes (or use mixer with dough hook) until smooth.
  5. Place in greased bowl, cover, and let rise in a warm place for 1–1.5 hours, or until doubled.
  6. Punch down dough and roll into a 16×10 inch rectangle.
  7. Spread softened butter, sprinkle brown sugar and cinnamon, and add optional banana mash or nuts.
  8. Roll dough tightly from long side and slice into 12 even pieces. Place in greased 9×13 pan.
  9. Cover and let rise 30–45 minutes, until puffy.
  10. Bake at 350°F (175°C) for 22–25 minutes or until golden and cooked through.
  11. Mix all glaze ingredients until smooth. Spread over warm rolls and serve.

Notes

  • Use very ripe bananas for best flavor.
  • Try adding chopped nuts or chocolate chips to the filling.
  • Can be made ahead and refrigerated overnight before baking.
  • Freezer-friendly: freeze unglazed rolls for up to 2 months.
  • Author: Selena Trump
  • Prep Time: 25 minutes
  • Cook Time: 25 minutes
  • Category: Breakfast
  • Method: Baking
  • Cuisine: American
  • Diet: Vegetarian

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1 roll
  • Calories: 320
  • Sugar: 18g
  • Sodium: 180mg
  • Fat: 12g
  • Saturated Fat: 7g
  • Unsaturated Fat: 4g
  • Trans Fat: 0g
  • Carbohydrates: 48g
  • Fiber: 2g
  • Protein: 5g
  • Cholesterol: 45mg

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