Description
Deliciously fluffy banana bread cinnamon rolls topped with cream cheese frosting.
Ingredients
Scale
- 3 cups all-purpose flour
- 1/4 cup granulated sugar
- 2 1/4 teaspoons instant yeast
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 3/4 cup warm milk
- 2 ripe bananas, mashed
- 1/4 cup melted butter
- 1 large egg
- 1/2 cup brown sugar
- 2 tablespoons ground cinnamon
- 3 tablespoons softened butter for filling
- 8 oz cream cheese, softened
- 1/4 cup butter for frosting
- 2 cups powdered sugar
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Instructions
- In a large mixing bowl, combine flour, granulated sugar, instant yeast, and salt. In a separate bowl, mix together warm milk, mashed bananas, melted butter, and egg until well combined.
- Pour the wet ingredients into the dry ingredients and mix until a soft dough forms. Knead the dough on a lightly floured surface for 8-10 minutes until smooth and elastic.
- Place the dough in a greased bowl, cover with a clean kitchen towel, and let it rise in a warm place for about 60-90 minutes or until doubled in size.
- Once risen, punch down the dough and roll it out on a floured surface into a large rectangle about 1/4 inch thick.
- Spread the softened butter evenly over the dough, then sprinkle the brown sugar and cinnamon mixture generously across the entire surface.
- Roll the dough tightly from the long end to create a log.
- Using a sharp knife or dental floss, cut the log into 9 equal pieces. Place the rolls in a greased 9×13 inch baking dish, leaving a little space between each roll.
- Cover and let them rise for another 30-45 minutes until puffy.
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Bake the cinnamon rolls for 25-30 minutes or until golden brown on top.
- While the rolls are baking, prepare the cream cheese frosting by beating together softened cream cheese, butter, powdered sugar, and vanilla extract until smooth and creamy.
- Spread the frosting generously over the warm cinnamon rolls as soon as they come out of the oven. Serve warm and enjoy!
Notes
- Ensure the bananas are ripe for the best flavor.
- For additional texture, you may add chopped nuts or chocolate chips to the filling.
- Store any leftovers in an airtight container for up to 3 days.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 roll
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 15g
- Sodium: 250mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 9g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 50g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 40mg