Description

Enjoy homemade banana cinnamon rolls, a delightful twist on a classic treat. These soft, fluffy rolls are infused with mashed banana for extra moisture and sweetness, filled with a rich brown sugar-cinnamon mixture, and topped with a tangy cream cheese icing. They are perfect for breakfast, brunch, or a special dessert.

Ingredients

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Dough:
240 ml warm milk
2.25 teaspoons active dry yeast
100 grams granulated sugar
115 grams unsalted butter, melted
2 large eggs
1 teaspoon salt
500 grams all purpose flour
240 grams mashed banana (2–3 medium bananas)
Filling:
115 grams unsalted butter, softened
200 grams brown sugar
16 grams ground cinnamon
60 grams chopped walnuts (optional)
Cream Cheese Icing:
115 grams cream cheese, softened
56 grams unsalted butter, softened
180 grams powdered sugar
2.5 ml vanilla extract

Instructions

Combine warm milk, yeast, and granulated sugar in a large mixing bowl. Let sit for 5 minutes until foamy.
Add melted butter, eggs, salt, and mashed banana to the yeast mixture. Gradually add flour, mixing until a soft dough forms.
Knead dough on a lightly floured surface for 10 minutes until smooth and elastic. Place in a greased bowl, cover, and let rise in a warm place for 1 hour, or until doubled.
In a separate bowl, mix softened butter, brown sugar, and cinnamon until combined into a paste.
Roll dough into a 50 x 35 cm rectangle. Spread filling evenly. Sprinkle with walnuts if using. Roll tightly into a log.
Cut the log into 12 equal pieces. Place in a greased baking dish, cover, and let rise for 30 minutes. Preheat oven to 175°C.
Bake for 25-30 minutes until golden brown.
While rolls are warm, beat together cream cheese, butter, powdered sugar, and vanilla extract until smooth. Spread over the rolls.

Notes

For best results, use very ripe bananas with brown spots.
Walnuts are optional but add a nice crunch.
Rolls can be prepared the night before and refrigerated.
Leftover rolls can be stored at room temperature for up to 2 days or refrigerated for up to 5 days.
To refresh, microwave individual rolls for 15-20 seconds or warm in the oven.
Baked rolls freeze well for up to 2 months.

Prep Time: 30 min
Cook Time: 30 min
Category: Desserts
Method: Baking
Cuisine: American

Nutrition

Serving Size: 1 roll
Calories: 385
Sugar: N/A
Sodium: N/A
Fat: 16 g
Saturated Fat: N/A
Unsaturated Fat: N/A
Trans Fat: N/A
Carbohydrates: 58 g
Fiber: N/A
Protein: 5 g
Cholesterol: N/A

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