Name: Banana Cinnamon Rolls
Prep time: 20 min
Cook time: PT-485153H11M21S
Total time: PT-485153H11M21S
Cuisine: American
Ingredients: ¾ cup milk (warmed to 110°F); 2 ¼ teaspoons active dry yeast (1 packet); 1 cup mashed bananas (about 2 medium bananas); 3 ½ cups all-purpose flour; 4 tablespoons unsalted butter (cubed and at room temperature); ¼ cup granulated sugar; 1 teaspoon salt; 1 large egg (room temperature); 6 tablespoons unsalted butter (room temperature); ¾ cup brown sugar; 2 teaspoons ground cinnamon; 2 medium bananas (sliced thinly); 4 ounces cream cheese (room temperature); 2 tablespoons unsalted butter (room temperature); 1 cup powdered sugar; 1 teaspoon vanilla extract

Description

These Banana Cinnamon Rolls are a delightful twist on classic cinnamon rolls. Featuring a banana-infused dough, cinnamon-sugar filling with fresh banana slices, and a creamy cream cheese icing, this recipe is perfect for a sweet breakfast or brunch treat.

Ingredients

Scale

For the Dough:

¾ cup milk (warmed to 110°F)
2 ¼ teaspoons active dry yeast (1 packet)
1 cup mashed bananas (about 2 medium bananas)
3 ½ cups all-purpose flour
4 tablespoons unsalted butter (cubed and at room temperature)
¼ cup granulated sugar
1 teaspoon salt
1 large egg (room temperature)

For the Cinnamon Filling:

6 tablespoons unsalted butter (room temperature)
¾ cup brown sugar
2 teaspoons ground cinnamon
2 medium bananas (sliced thinly)

For the Cream Cheese Icing:

4 ounces cream cheese (room temperature)
2 tablespoons unsalted butter (room temperature)
1 cup powdered sugar
1 teaspoon vanilla extract

Instructions

Activate the yeast by sprinkling it over the warmed milk and letting it sit for 10 minutes.
In a large mixing bowl, combine the flour, sugar, and salt. Add the cubed butter and mix until crumbly.
Add the yeast mixture, mashed bananas, and egg to the dry ingredients. Knead the dough until smooth and soft. Place in a greased bowl, cover, and let it rise for 1 hour.
Make the filling by beating butter until smooth and mixing in brown sugar and cinnamon.
Roll out the dough into a ¼-inch thick rectangle. Spread the filling evenly, then layer with banana slices. Roll the dough tightly and cut into 12 even pieces.
Arrange the rolls in a greased 9×13-inch pan. Cover and let rise for 20 minutes while preheating the oven to 375°F.
Bake the rolls for 28-33 minutes or until golden brown.
For the icing, beat cream cheese and butter until smooth, then mix in powdered sugar and vanilla. Spread over warm rolls.

Notes

Use ripe bananas for better flavor and natural sweetness.
Ensure milk is not too hot to avoid killing the yeast.
Letting the dough rise properly ensures fluffy rolls.

Prep Time: 20 minutes (plus 1 hour 20 minutes rising)
Cook Time: 28-33 minutes
Category: Breakfast
Method: Baking
Cuisine: American