Description
Indulge in the delightful experience of homemade Banana Cinnamon Rolls, where the sweetness of ripe bananas meets the comforting warmth of cinnamon. These soft, fluffy rolls are perfect for any occasion—whether you’re treating yourself to a cozy breakfast or impressing guests at brunch. Topped with a creamy icing, they provide a unique twist on traditional cinnamon rolls that will have everyone coming back for seconds. With simple ingredients and easy-to-follow instructions, you can create this scrumptious dessert that is sure to become a family favorite.
Ingredients
Scale
- 3/4 cup Milk (warmed to 110℉)
- 2 1/4 tsp Active dry yeast (11 grams (1 whole packet))
- 2/3 cup Mashed bananas (mash 2 bananas and then measure)
- 5 1/4 cup All-purpose flour
- 1 tsp Salt
- 1/4 cup White granulated sugar
- 10 TBSP Unsalted butter (room temperature and cubed)
- 3/4 cup Brown sugar (packed light or dark)
- 1 TBSP Ground cinnamon
- 2 Bananas (sliced thinly)
- 4 oz Cream cheese (room temperature)
- 1 cup Powdered sugar (sifted)
- 1 tsp Pure vanilla extract
Instructions
- Heat the milk in a bowl in the microwave until warmed to 110℉.
- Sprinkle the yeast on top and let it rest for 10 minutes.
- In a large bowl, mix together the flour, sugar, and salt.
- Add in the cubed butter and use a pastry kneader or your hands to work it into the flour until it resembles small peas.
- Combine the yeast mixture, beaten egg, and mashed bananas with the dry ingredients.
- Using a mixer with a dough hook, mix on low speed until dough begins to form before switching to medium speed to knead for 5 minutes.
- Preheat your oven to 200℉. Spray a large mixing bowl with nonstick spray and place your dough inside.
- Cover with a kitchen towel and let rise in the oven with the door cracked open for 1 hour.
- In a small bowl using a hand mixer, beat together butter on high speed until smooth.
- Add brown sugar and cinnamon; mix on medium speed for 1 minute.
- Place risen dough onto a lightly floured surface; roll into a rectangle about 1/4 inch thick using a rolling pin.
- Spread cinnamon filling over dough evenly using an offset spatula.
- Top with sliced bananas evenly across filling.
- Roll up starting from one short side into a log shape; trim uneven ends using a serrated knife.
- Cut into 12 even rolls by sawing gently with the knife.
- Spray your baking pan with nonstick spray; place rolls evenly in pan.
- Cover with kitchen towel; let rise for an additional 20 minutes while preheating oven to 375℉.
- Bake for 28-33 minutes until tops are lightly golden brown.
- In another small bowl using a hand mixer, beat together cream cheese and butter on high speed for 1 minute until creamy.
- Gradually add powdered sugar and vanilla extract; mix on low speed until combined before switching back to high speed until smooth.
- Once baked, remove from oven and allow cooling slightly before dolloping icing generously over each roll.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 33 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 roll (100g)
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 15g
- Sodium: 180mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 46g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 5g
- Cholesterol: 40mg