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Banana Bread Cinnamon Rolls

Banana Bread Cinnamon Rolls

These banana bread cinnamon rolls are a cozy morning treat with ripe bananas, a buttery brown sugar cinnamon swirl, and tangy cream cheese frosting.
Prep Time 1 hour
Cook Time 30 minutes
Rising Time 2 hours
Total Time 3 hours 30 minutes
Course Breakfast, Dessert
Cuisine American
Servings 12 rolls
Calories 350 kcal

Equipment

  • mixing bowl
  • Stand Mixer
  • microwave
  • Rolling Pin
  • Baking Pan
  • Sharp Knife

Ingredients
  

For the dough

  • 4 cups all-purpose flour
  • cup packed light brown sugar
  • 2 ¼ teaspoons Rapid Rise yeast
  • 1 ½ teaspoons ground cinnamon
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 1 cup milk warm
  • 6 tablespoons unsalted butter melted
  • cup mashed overripe banana

For the cinnamon sugar filling

  • ¼ cup unsalted butter at room temperature
  • ½ cup packed light brown sugar
  • 1 tablespoon ground cinnamon
  • 1 pinch salt

For the cinnamon cream cheese frosting

  • cup unsalted butter at room temperature
  • 2 ounces cream cheese at room temperature
  • 2 cups powdered sugar
  • 2 teaspoons ground cinnamon
  • 1 tablespoon milk
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 1 pinch salt

Instructions
 

Dough Preparation

  • In a large bowl combine 2 cups of the flour, brown sugar, yeast, cinnamon and salt in a bowl. Mix to combine.
  • In a microwave safe bowl, microwave the milk and butter for 30 seconds until warm and the butter is mostly melted. Allow to cool before adding to the yeast.
  • Add the warm milk and butter along with the mashed banana to the flour mixture.
  • Beat on low speed, gradually increasing to high until completely combined, about 2 minutes.
  • Scrape down the bowl and add 1 more cup of flour, beating until combined.
  • Add the remaining cup of flour until the dough starts to pull away from the sides of the bowl and form a ball.
  • Turn the dough out onto a well floured surface and knead for about 10 minutes until smooth.
  • Transfer the dough to an oiled bowl and cover. Let rise in a warm place for 1 hour or until doubled in size.

Filling and Shaping

  • While the dough rises, make the filling by mixing the brown sugar, cinnamon, and salt.
  • Once the dough has risen, roll it out into an 18 x 12 inch rectangle on a well floured surface.
  • Spread the butter for the filling all the way to the edge of the dough. Sprinkle the sugar mixture over the butter.
  • From the long end, roll the dough away from you into a tight roll, sealing the bottom edge.
  • Cut the dough into 12 even rolls and place them in a baking pan lined with parchment paper.
  • Cover loosely and allow to rise for another hour until doubled in size.
  • Bake the cinnamon rolls at 350°F for 30 minutes or until golden brown. Allow to cool.

Frosting Preparation

  • While the rolls cool, make the cream cheese frosting by combining cream cheese, butter, powdered sugar, milk, salt, and vanilla in a stand mixer.
  • Beat until light and fluffy. Spread the icing evenly over the rolls. Enjoy warm!

Nutrition

Serving: 1rollCalories: 350kcalCarbohydrates: 60gProtein: 4gFat: 12gSaturated Fat: 7gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 3gCholesterol: 30mgSodium: 250mgPotassium: 100mgFiber: 1gSugar: 18gVitamin A: 500IUVitamin C: 2mgCalcium: 30mgIron: 1mg
Keyword baked goods, Banana Bread, breakfast rolls, Cinnamon Rolls, comfort food, Homemade
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