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Banana Bread Cinnamon Rolls

Soft and fluffy yeast rolls infused with mashed banana, filled with cinnamon sugar, and topped with rich cream cheese icing. The perfect mashup of two breakfast favorites.
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Prep Time 30 minutes
Cook Time 25 minutes
Total Time 2 hours 30 minutes
Servings: 12 rolls
Course: Breakfast, Brunch
Cuisine: American, Comfort Food
Calories: 390
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Dough
  • 4.5 cups all-purpose flour plus more for dusting
  • 1 cup mashed ripe banana approx 2-3 bananas
  • 0.5 cup whole milk warm (110°F)
  • 0.25 cup unsalted butter melted
  • 0.33 cup granulated sugar
  • 1 packet active dry yeast 2 1/4 tsp
  • 1 egg large
  • 1 tsp salt
Filling
  • 0.5 cup unsalted butter softened
  • 1 cup brown sugar packed
  • 2 tbsp ground cinnamon
Frosting
  • 4 oz cream cheese softened
  • 0.25 cup butter softened
  • 1.5 cups powdered sugar
  • 1 tsp vanilla extract

Equipment

  • Stand Mixer
  • 9x13 Baking Pan
  • Rolling Pin
  • Mixing bowls

Method
 

  1. Combine warm milk and 1 tsp sugar in mixer bowl. Add yeast and let bloom for 5-10 mins.
  2. Add remaining sugar, melted butter, egg, mashed banana, and salt. Whisk to combine.
  3. Gradually add flour, kneading on low speed for 5-7 mins until dough is smooth but tacky.
  4. Place dough in greased bowl, cover, and let rise in warm spot for 1 hour or until doubled.
  5. Roll dough on floured surface into 12x18 inch rectangle. Spread softened butter and top with cinnamon sugar.
  6. Roll up tightly and cut into 12 rolls. Place in greased 9x13 pan.
  7. Cover and let rise again for 30-45 mins. Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C).
  8. Bake for 20-25 mins until golden brown.
  9. Beat frosting ingredients together. Spread over warm rolls.

Notes

Use dental floss to cut the rolls cleanly without squishing them.