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Banana Bread Cinnamon Rolls Recipe

Banana Bread Cinnamon Rolls Recipe

Make these soft and fluffy Banana Bread Cinnamon Rolls with ripe bananas, brown sugar, cinnamon, and creamy cream cheese icing. Perfect for breakfast or brunch!
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Prep Time 15 minutes
50 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 5 minutes
Servings: 6
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: American
Ingredients Method

Ingredients
  

  • 1 cup mashed ripe bananas — about 2–3 medium bananas
  • ¼ cup granulated sugar
  • ¼ cup unsalted butter, melted
  • ½ cup milk, warmed until very warm to the touch
  • 2¼ teaspoons instant or active dry yeast — 1 packet
  • 2 large eggs
  • 4 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1 teaspoon salt — reduce to ½ teaspoon if using salted butter
  • ½ cup butter, softened For the Cinnamon Filling
  • ½ cup packed brown sugar For the Cinnamon Filling
  • 2 teaspoons ground cinnamon For the Cinnamon Filling
  • 4 oz cream cheese, room temperature For the Cream Cheese Icing
  • ¼ cup unsalted butter, room temperature For the Cream Cheese Icing
  • 1 cup powdered sugar For the Cream Cheese Icing
  • ½ teaspoon vanilla extract For the Cream Cheese Icing

Method
 

  1. Make the dough: Mix bananas, sugar, butter, eggs, yeast, warm milk, salt, and flour until a soft dough forms. Knead for 5–7 minutes.
  2. Let it rise: Cover and let the dough rise for 1–2 hours, until doubled.
  3. Add filling: Roll the dough into a rectangle and spread with butter, brown sugar, and cinnamon.
  4. Roll & slice: Roll into a log and cut into about 12 rolls. Let rise again until puffy.
  5. Bake: Bake at 350°F (175°C) for 20–25 minutes, until golden.
  6. Frost: Beat the cream cheese, butter, powdered sugar, and vanilla until smooth. Spread over warm rolls and enjoy!