Description
Delightfully soft and flavorful Banana Bread Cinnamon Rolls combine the sweet warmth of cinnamon rolls with the moist texture of banana bread. Perfect as a comforting breakfast or a sweet snack, these rolls are swirled with cinnamon sugar and topped with a simple powdered sugar icing.
Ingredients
Scale
Dough Ingredients
- 1 cup mashed ripe bananas (about 2 large bananas)
- 2 3/4 cups all-purpose flour
- 1/4 cup granulated sugar
- 2 1/4 tsp active dry yeast
- 1/4 cup unsalted butter, melted
- 1/2 cup warm milk
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 1 large egg
Filling
- 1/2 cup brown sugar, packed
- 2 tsp ground cinnamon
- 2 tbsp unsalted butter, softened
Icing
- 1 cup powdered sugar
- 2–3 tbsp milk
Instructions
- Activate Yeast: In a bowl, whisk together warm milk, active dry yeast, and a pinch of granulated sugar. Let this mixture sit for about 5 minutes or until it becomes foamy, indicating the yeast is active.
- Combine Wet Ingredients: Add the mashed ripe bananas, melted unsalted butter, large egg, granulated sugar, and salt to the yeast mixture. Stir well to combine all the wet ingredients evenly.
- Mix and Knead Dough: Gradually add the all-purpose flour to the wet mixture, stirring continuously until a smooth dough forms. Knead the dough on a floured surface for approximately 5 minutes until it becomes elastic and smooth. Place the dough in a greased bowl, cover it, and let it rise in a warm spot until doubled in size, about 1 hour.
- Prepare Filling and Shape Rolls: Roll the risen dough into a large rectangle. Spread the softened butter evenly over the dough’s surface. Mix the brown sugar and ground cinnamon, then sprinkle this mixture generously on top of the buttered dough. Starting from one edge, roll the dough tightly into a log and cut it into 9 equal rolls.
- Second Rise and Bake: Arrange the rolls in a greased baking dish, leaving a little space between each. Cover and let them rise again for 20 minutes. Bake in a preheated oven at 350°F (175°C) for 25 minutes, or until the rolls are golden brown on top.
- Make Icing and Serve: While the rolls bake, whisk together powdered sugar and milk to create a smooth icing. Once the rolls are out of the oven and still warm, drizzle the icing over them generously. Serve warm and enjoy!
Notes
- Make sure the milk is warm, not hot, to avoid killing the yeast.
- If bananas are very ripe, they will add more sweetness and moisture, enhancing the flavor.
- You can substitute all-purpose flour with whole wheat flour for a healthier option, but texture will be denser.
- For a dairy-free version, use a vegan butter substitute and plant-based milk.
- These rolls are best enjoyed fresh but can be stored in an airtight container for 2 days or refrigerated for up to 4 days.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Breakfast
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Keywords: banana bread cinnamon rolls, cinnamon rolls, banana bread rolls, breakfast rolls, sweet rolls, cinnamon sugar rolls
