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Banana Bread Cinnamon Rolls

A delightful twist on classic cinnamon rolls, combining the rich flavor of banana bread with gooey cinnamon goodness and topped with cream cheese frosting.
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Prep Time 30 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Total Time 1 hour
Servings: 12 servings
Course: Breakfast, Dessert
Cuisine: American
Calories: 250
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Dough Ingredients
  • 2 pcs ripe bananas
  • 4 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1/4 cup granulated sugar
  • 1/4 cup brown sugar
  • 1 packet active dry yeast (2 1/4 tsp)
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1/2 cup butter (melted)
  • 1 cup milk
  • 2 large eggs
  • 1 tablespoon ground cinnamon
Frosting Ingredients
  • 1 cup cream cheese
  • 1/2 cup powdered sugar
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract

Method
 

Preparation
  1. In a large bowl, mix flour, sugar, salt, and yeast.
  2. In a separate bowl, combine melted butter, milk, and eggs, then add to the dry ingredients.
  3. Mash the ripe bananas and fold them into the dough.
  4. Knead the dough on a floured surface until smooth, then let it rise for 1 hour.
Rolling and Baking
  1. Roll out the dough into a rectangle, spread with brown sugar, cinnamon, and more melted butter, then roll it up tightly.
  2. Cut into rolls and place in a greased baking dish.
  3. Let rise for another 30 minutes.
  4. Bake at 350°F (175°C) for 25-30 minutes.
Frosting
  1. For the frosting, beat cream cheese, powdered sugar, and vanilla until smooth.
  2. Spread frosting over warm rolls and enjoy!

Notes

These rolls can be served warm and are excellent with whipped cream or fresh fruit salad. Store in the fridge for up to 5 days or freeze for up to 2 months.