Description

These delightful banana bread cinnamon rolls combine the flavors of ripe bananas and sweet cinnamon for a breakfast treat that’s soft, fluffy, and irresistibly delicious. Drizzled with cream cheese glaze, they are perfect for any morning!

Ingredients

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For the Dough:

2 1/4 teaspoons active dry yeast (1 packet)
1/4 cup warm milk (110°F/45°C)
1/4 cup granulated sugar
1/4 cup unsalted butter, melted
1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
1 large egg
1/2 cup mashed ripe bananas (about 1 medium banana)
2 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
1/2 teaspoon salt

For the Cinnamon Filling:

1/2 cup brown sugar, packed
1 tablespoon ground cinnamon
1/4 cup unsalted butter, softened

For the Cream Cheese Glaze:

4 oz cream cheese, softened
1 cup powdered sugar
2 tablespoons milk
1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract

Instructions

In a small bowl, dissolve the yeast in warm milk. Let it sit for about 5 minutes, until frothy.
In a large mixing bowl, combine the sugar, melted butter, vanilla extract, and egg. Add the mashed bananas and mix well.
Add the yeast mixture to the banana mixture and stir to combine. Gradually add the flour and salt, mixing until a soft dough forms.
Turn the dough out onto a lightly floured surface and knead for about 5 minutes, until smooth. Place the dough in a greased bowl, cover with a damp cloth, and let rise in a warm place for 1 hour, or until doubled in size.
For the filling, mix the brown sugar and cinnamon in a bowl. Roll the dough out into a 12×16-inch rectangle on a floured surface. Spread the softened butter over the dough, then sprinkle evenly with the cinnamon-sugar mixture.
Roll the dough up tightly from the long side, then cut into 12 rolls. Place the rolls in a greased 9×13-inch baking dish. Cover and let rise for an additional 30 minutes.
Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Bake the rolls for 25-30 minutes, until golden brown.
For the glaze, beat the cream cheese, powdered sugar, milk, and vanilla extract together until smooth. Drizzle over the warm rolls.

Notes

For a touch of extra sweetness, you can add chopped nuts or raisins to the cinnamon filling. These rolls are perfect for breakfast or as a sweet treat with coffee!

Prep Time: 20 minutes
Cook Time: 30 minutes