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Banana Bread Cinnamon Rolls

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These rolls mix two breakfast favorites - banana bread and cinnamon rolls. Great for slow mornings or having friends over. The dough comes out soft and sweet, filled with mashed bananas and warm cinnamon. Top with creamy frosting while hot!

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Updated on Thu, 09 Jan 2025 13:45:32 GMT
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Ready to try something new? These banana bread cinnamon rolls are amazing. We take ripe bananas, mix them with brown sugar and cinnamon, then roll it all up into soft, fluffy rolls. Top it with thick cream cheese frosting, and you've got breakfast gold.

Why Make These?

Two favorites come together here - banana bread meets cinnamon rolls. Perfect for lazy weekend breakfasts or when you want to treat the family. Sure, they look fancy, but they're not hard to make. The banana in the dough makes them super soft, and fresh banana slices inside make every bite better. Add that cream cheese frosting on top, and watch them disappear.

What You Need

  • Milk: Warm whole milk. 2% works too.
  • Yeast: Regular active dry yeast to make them rise.
  • Sugar: Plain white sugar.
  • Butter: Some melted, some soft.
  • Eggs: One whole egg plus a yolk.
  • Bananas: Ripe ones - mashed for dough, sliced for filling.
  • Vanilla: Just regular vanilla extract.
  • Flour: Regular all-purpose flour.
  • Salt: Just a pinch.
  • Brown Sugar: Dark kind's best, but light works too.
  • Cinnamon: For that classic roll taste.
  • Walnuts: Chopped up. Skip if you don't like nuts.
  • Cream Cheese: Soft, for frosting.
  • Powdered Sugar: For the frosting.
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How to Make Them

Start the Yeast:
Warm up milk, add yeast and sugar. Wait 5 minutes till it's bubbly.
Mix Wet Stuff:
Throw in melted butter, eggs, mashed banana, vanilla. Mix well.
Make Dough:
Add flour and salt. Mix until it forms a ball.
Knead It:
Work the dough about 10 minutes till smooth. Add flour if it's sticky.
Let It Rise:
Put in an oiled bowl. Cover. Wait an hour till it's doubled.
Make Filling:
Mix brown sugar and cinnamon. Roll out dough flat.
Fill and Roll:
Spread butter, sugar mix, banana slices, nuts. Roll it up.
Cut and Rise Again:
Cut into 12 pieces. Let rise 25 minutes.
Bake:
350 degrees, 25-30 minutes till golden.
Frost:
Mix cream cheese, butter, sugar. Spread on warm rolls.

The Best Part

These rolls hit different. It's like banana bread and cinnamon rolls had a baby. Fresh from the oven, they're warm, soft, and smell amazing. Perfect for lazy mornings when you want something special. That cream cheese frosting on top? Game changer.

About the Main Stuff

Let's talk ingredients real quick. Basic stuff like milk and yeast make the dough rise and get fluffy. Ripe bananas are key - they make everything moist and sweet. Brown sugar and cinnamon give that classic roll taste. Then cream cheese frosting ties it all together.

What You'll Need in Your Kitchen

Keep it simple. You need:

A big bowl for mixing
Something to roll with
A knife for cutting
A pan for baking
Some parchment paper

That's it. No fancy stuff needed.

Making the Frosting

The frosting's super easy. Mix soft cream cheese with butter and powdered sugar until smooth. Add vanilla and a little cinnamon if you want. Spread it on while the rolls are still warm so it gets all melty and good.

Quick Tips

Make sure your yeast bubbles - if it doesn't, it's dead. Don't rush the rising time. Keep extra flour handy for rolling. Watch them in the oven - you want golden, not brown. Let them cool a bit before adding frosting, but not too long. That's it!

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Frequently Asked Questions

→ What makes these rolls special?

They mix banana bread and cinnamon rolls into one treat. The bananas make them super soft and moist, while cinnamon adds that warm, cozy taste. Plus, the frosting on top makes them extra special.

→ Can I make them the night before?

Yes! Get everything ready but don't bake them. Keep the rolls in the fridge overnight. Next morning, let them warm up for 30 minutes, then bake. Fresh, hot rolls for breakfast!

→ How ripe should my bananas be?

Use really ripe bananas - the ones with dark spots all over. These are sweeter and mash up better. They give more banana flavor to your rolls.

→ What about the nuts?

Don't like walnuts? Use pecans instead. Or skip the nuts completely - the rolls are still amazing without them. Some people add raisins instead.

→ My yeast isn't bubbling - help!

Your yeast might be old. Get fresh yeast from the store. Make sure your water isn't too hot or cold - it should feel like warm bath water. This helps the yeast work better.

Conclusion

Love these? Try banana muffins, banana pancakes, or walnut rolls next time. They're all sweet and filling, great with coffee. Add nuts if you like them crunchy. Make them for birthdays or when family visits.

Banana Bread Cinnamon Rolls

Sweet banana rolls perfect for brunch time.

Prep Time
120 Minutes
Cook Time
30 Minutes
Total Time
150 Minutes
By: Mina

Category: Breakfast & Brunch

Difficulty: Difficult

Cuisine: American

Yield: 12 rolls

Dietary: Vegetarian

Ingredients

01 1 cup milk (whole).
02 2 packs yeast (3 spoons).
03 1/4 cup white sugar.
04 1/4 cup melted butter.
05 1 egg.
06 1 egg yolk.
07 1/2 cup mashed banana (1-2 bananas).
08 1 spoon vanilla.
09 4 1/2 - 5 cups flour (plus extra for rolling).
10 1/2 spoon salt.
11 6 spoons soft butter.
12 1 cup dark brown sugar.
13 1 spoon cinnamon.
14 1 1/2 spoons vanilla.
15 1-2 sliced bananas.
16 1/2 cup chopped walnuts.
17 8 oz soft cream cheese.
18 2 spoons soft butter.
19 3/4 cup powdered sugar.
20 2 spoons vanilla.
21 1/2 spoon cinnamon.

Instructions

Step 01

Warm milk to feel like bath water. Mix in yeast and sugar. Wait 5 mins till bubbly.

Step 02

Mix in butter, eggs, mashed banana, vanilla.

Step 03

Add flour and salt. Mix till dough gets thick.

Step 04

Knead dough 8-10 mins till smooth. Add flour if sticky.

Step 05

Put dough in oiled bowl. Cover. Let grow for 1-1 1/2 hours.

Step 06

Mix brown sugar, cinnamon, vanilla for filling. Roll dough into big rectangle.

Step 07

Spread butter, sugar mix, banana slices, nuts.

Step 08

Roll up tight. Cut into 12 pieces. Put in buttered pan.

Step 09

Cover. Let grow 20-25 mins. Heat oven to 350.

Step 10

Bake 25-30 mins till brown. Cool 10 mins.

Step 11

Mix cream cheese, butter, sugar till fluffy. Add vanilla, cinnamon. Spread on hot rolls.

Notes

  1. Softer than regular rolls thanks to bananas.
  2. Great for having friends over.
  3. Check yeast bubbles - no bubbles means bad yeast.

Tools You'll Need

  • Big bowl.
  • Whisk.
  • Wooden spoon.
  • Rolling pin.
  • Baking pan.
  • Parchment paper.
  • Sharp knife.
  • Hand mixer.

Allergy Information

Please check ingredients for potential allergens and consult a health professional if in doubt.
  • Milk stuff.
  • Wheat.
  • Nuts.
  • Eggs.

Nutrition Facts (Per Serving)

It is important to consider this information as approximate and not to use it as definitive health advice.
  • Calories: ~
  • Total Fat: ~
  • Total Carbohydrate: ~
  • Protein: ~