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🍩 Banana Bread Cinnamon Rolls

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Quick Description

Soft and fluffy cinnamon rolls made with banana-infused dough, swirled with cinnamon-sugar filling, and topped with rich cream cheese icing. A cozy mashup of banana bread and cinnamon rolls!

⏱ Servings & Timing

  • Servings: 12 rolls
  • Prep Time: 25 minutes
  • Rise Time: 1½ hours
  • Bake Time: 25–30 minutes
  • Total Time: ~2½ hours
  • Dietary Notes: Vegetarian

🛒 Ingredients

For the Dough:

  • 1 cup mashed ripe banana (about 2 large)
  • 1 cup warm milk (110°F / 45°C)
  • 2¼ tsp active dry yeast (1 packet)
  • ½ cup granulated sugar
  • ½ cup melted unsalted butter
  • 1 large egg
  • 4½–5 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1 tsp salt

For the Filling:

  • ½ cup unsalted butter, softened
  • 1 cup brown sugar
  • 2 tbsp ground cinnamon
  • ½ cup chopped walnuts (optional)

For the Cream Cheese Icing:

  • 4 oz cream cheese, softened
  • 2 tbsp unsalted butter, softened
  • 1 cup powdered sugar
  • ½ tsp vanilla extract
  • 1–2 tbsp milk (for consistency)

👩‍🍳 Instructions

  1. Activate Yeast – In a small bowl, stir yeast into warm milk with 1 tbsp sugar. Let sit 5–10 minutes until foamy.
  2. Make Dough – In a large mixing bowl, combine mashed banana, melted butter, sugar, egg, and yeast mixture. Mix in flour and salt gradually until a soft dough forms.
  3. Knead & Rise – Knead dough on a floured surface for 6–8 minutes until smooth and elastic. Place in a greased bowl, cover, and let rise 1 hour or until doubled.
  4. Roll Out – Punch down dough, then roll into a 16×12-inch rectangle. Spread softened butter over surface. Sprinkle with brown sugar, cinnamon, and walnuts.
  5. Shape Rolls – Roll up tightly from the long side, then slice into 12 rolls. Place in a greased 9×13-inch pan. Cover and let rise another 30–45 minutes.
  6. Bake – Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Bake rolls for 25–30 minutes, until golden brown.
  7. Make Icing – Beat cream cheese, butter, powdered sugar, vanilla, and milk until smooth. Spread over warm rolls.
  8. Serve – Enjoy warm, gooey, and irresistible!

💡 Notes

  • Use very ripe bananas for the best flavor.
  • Add chocolate chips with the filling for a decadent twist.
  • Rolls taste best fresh, but can be reheated in the microwave for 15–20 seconds.

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