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Easy Banana Bread Cinnamon Rolls

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Indulge in the sweet, comforting flavors of Banana Bread Cinnamon Rolls! Soft, fluffy dough infused with banana flavor, swirled with cinnamon and sugar, and topped with a luscious glaze. Perfect for breakfast, brunch, or any time you crave a warm, indulgent pastry.

  • Total Time: 2.5-3 hours
  • Yield: 12 rolls

Ingredients

For the Dough:

1 cup warm milk

2 1/4 teaspoons active dry yeast (1 packet)

½ cup melted unsalted butter

¼ cup sugar

1 ripe banana, mashed

3 1/2 cups all-purpose flour

½ teaspoon salt

2 large eggs

For the Filling:

½ cup softened unsalted butter

1 cup brown sugar, packed

2 tablespoons ground cinnamon

1 ripe banana, mashed (optional for extra banana flavor)

For the Glaze:

1 cup powdered sugar

2 tablespoons milk

1 teaspoon vanilla extract

Pinch of salt

Instructions

For the Dough:

  1. In a small bowl, combine warm milk and active dry yeast. Let it sit for about 5 minutes, until the yeast becomes foamy.

  2. In a large mixing bowl, combine melted butter, sugar, mashed banana, and eggs. Add the yeast mixture and stir until well combined.

  3. Gradually add flour and salt, mixing until a dough forms. Knead the dough on a lightly floured surface for about 5-7 minutes, or until smooth and elastic.

  4. Place the dough in a lightly greased bowl, cover with a damp cloth, and let it rise in a warm place for 1-1.5 hours, or until it doubles in size.

For the Filling:

  1. In a small bowl, combine softened butter, brown sugar, cinnamon, and mashed banana (if using). Mix until smooth and spreadable.

Assembling the Rolls:

  1. Preheat the oven to 375°F (190°C). Grease a 9×13-inch baking dish or line it with parchment paper.

  2. Punch down the risen dough and transfer it to a floured surface. Roll it out into a rectangle about 1/4 inch thick.

  3. Spread the cinnamon-banana filling evenly over the dough.

  4. Starting from one edge, roll the dough tightly into a log. Pinch the seam to seal the roll.

  5. Slice the log into 12 even rolls and arrange them in the prepared baking dish, leaving some space between each roll.

  6. Cover with a cloth and let the rolls rise for an additional 30 minutes.

  7. Bake for 20-25 minutes or until golden brown and cooked through.

For the Glaze:

  1. While the rolls are baking, whisk together powdered sugar, milk, vanilla extract, and a pinch of salt until smooth.

  2. Once the rolls are out of the oven, drizzle the glaze over the warm rolls.

Notes

Nutty addition: Add chopped walnuts or pecans to the cinnamon-sugar filling for added crunch.

Chocolate lovers: Sprinkle mini chocolate chips inside the rolls along with the cinnamon filling for a sweet twist.

Maple glaze: Replace the vanilla glaze with maple glaze for extra flavor.

  • Author: Madelynn
  • Prep Time: 1 hour 30 minutes (including rising time)
  • Cook Time: 25 minutes
  • Category: Pastries, Breakfast, Brunch
  • Method: Baking
  • Cuisine: American
  • Diet: Vegetarian