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Banana Bread Cinnamon Rolls

Banana Bread Cinnamon Rolls

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

Equipment

  • mixing bowl
  • Stand Mixer
  • Microwave
  • oven
  • Rolling pin
  • Knife

Ingredients
  

For the dough

  • 4 cups all-purpose flour
  • ⅓ 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
  • ⅔ 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
  • pinch salt

For the cinnamon cream cheese frosting

  • ⅓ 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
  • 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. The mixture should be warm, but not hot.
  • 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 in a little at a time 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 and elastic.
  • Transfer the dough to an oiled bowl and cover. Let rise in a warm place for 1 hour or until the dough has doubled in size.

Filling and Shaping

  • Combine the brown sugar, cinnamon, and salt together in a small bowl and mix well. Set aside.
  • Once the dough has risen, roll it out into a long rectangle about 18 x 12 inches 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, pressing it down to stick.
  • From the long end, roll the dough away from you into a tight roll, sealing the bottom edge down by pinching.
  • Cut the dough into 12 even rolls and place them in a lined 9 x 13 inch pan.
  • Cover loosely with a dish cloth and allow to rise for another hour until doubled in size.

Baking and Frosting

  • Bake the cinnamon rolls at 350°F for 30 minutes or until they are golden brown.
  • Allow to cool while you prepare the cream cheese frosting.
  • In a stand mixer fitted with the whisk attachment combine the cream cheese, butter, powdered sugar, milk, salt, and vanilla extract.
  • Beat until light and fluffy. Spread the icing evenly over the rolls. Enjoy warm!

Notes

Make sure to use very ripe bananas for the best flavor and sweetness.

Nutrition

Serving: 1rollCalories: 350kcalCarbohydrates: 60gProtein: 4gFat: 12gSaturated Fat: 7gPolyunsaturated Fat: 0.5gMonounsaturated Fat: 3gCholesterol: 30mgSodium: 200mgPotassium: 150mgFiber: 2gSugar: 18gVitamin A: 500IUVitamin C: 2mgCalcium: 40mgIron: 1mg
Keyword banana, bread, cinnamon, dessert, Rolls, Sweet
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