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Banana Bread Cinnamon Rolls

Banana Bread Cinnamon Rolls

  • Author: Camila
  • Total Time: 1 hour 5 minutes
  • Yield: Makes approximately 12 servings 1x

Description

Indulge in a delightful twist on classic flavors with these Banana Bread Cinnamon Rolls. They combine the moist, comforting essence of banana bread with the warm, gooey goodness of cinnamon rolls. Filled with sweet brown sugar, ripe bananas, and topped with a rich cream cheese frosting, these rolls are perfect for brunch or as a dessert treat.

Ingredients

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  • 1 cup lukewarm milk
  • 6 tablespoons unsalted butter
  • ½ cup granulated sugar
  • 4 ½ – 5 cups all-purpose flour
  • 2 ¼ teaspoons instant yeast
  • 1 ½ teaspoons salt
  • ½ cup mashed banana
  • 4 tablespoons unsalted butter (very soft) for filling
  • ½ cup packed light brown sugar for filling
  • 1 tablespoon cinnamon for filling
  • 2 large bananas (thinly sliced) for filling
  • ¼ cup heavy cream (slightly warmed for topping)
  • 4 ounces cream cheese (softened to room temperature) for topping
  • 4 tablespoons unsalted butter (softened) for topping
  • 1 ½ cups powdered sugar for topping
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract for topping

Instructions

  1. In a bowl, mix lukewarm milk and melted butter. Add sugar, salt, mashed banana, and yeast; stir well.
  2. Gradually incorporate flour until a soft dough forms. Knead on a floured surface for 5-7 minutes.
  3. Place dough in a greased bowl and cover; let rise for about an hour until doubled.
  4. Roll out the dough into a rectangle. Spread softened butter over it.
  5. Sprinkle brown sugar mixed with cinnamon and layer sliced bananas on top.
  6. Roll tightly into a log and cut into 12 pieces. Place in a greased baking dish; cover and let rise again for 30 minutes.
  7. Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C) and pour warmed heavy cream over the rolls before baking for about 35 minutes until golden brown.
  8. To make frosting: beat together softened cream cheese and butter; gradually add powdered sugar and vanilla until smooth.
  9. Drizzle frosting over warm rolls before serving.
  • Prep Time: 30 minutes
  • Cook Time: 35 minutes
  • Category: Dessert
  • Method: Baking
  • Cuisine: American

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1 roll (90g)
  • Calories: 290
  • Sugar: 15g
  • Sodium: 180mg
  • Fat: 10g
  • Saturated Fat: 5g
  • Unsaturated Fat: 4g
  • Trans Fat: 0g
  • Carbohydrates: 43g
  • Fiber: 2g
  • Protein: 5g
  • Cholesterol: 25mg

Keywords: Use ripe bananas for maximum sweetness and moisture. Consider adding nuts or chocolate chips for extra flavor variations. These rolls can be assembled the night before; just refrigerate them after shaping.

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