Description
cinnamon rolls swirled with ripe bananas, brown sugar, and warm spice—then topped with a luscious cream cheese glaze.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup mashed ripe bananas (about 2 large bananas)
- 1/2 cup warm milk (110°F)
- 1/4 cup melted butter
- 1/4 cup granulated sugar
- 1 large egg
- 2 1/4 teaspoons active dry yeast (1 packet)
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 3 1/4 cups all-purpose flour, plus more for kneading
- 1/2 cup brown sugar
- 1 tablespoon ground cinnamon
- 1/4 cup softened butter
- 4 oz cream cheese, softened
- 2 tablespoons butter, softened
- 3/4 cup powdered sugar
- 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
Instructions
1. Activate the Yeast
- In a mixing bowl, combine warm milk and active dry yeast.
- Let sit for 5–10 minutes until foamy.
2. Make the Dough
- Add mashed bananas, melted butter, sugar, egg, and salt to the yeast mixture.
- Mix well to combine.
- Gradually stir in flour until a soft dough forms.
- Knead on a lightly floured surface for 5–7 minutes, until smooth and elastic.
3. First Rise
- Place the dough in a greased bowl.
- Cover and let it rise for about 1 hour, or until doubled in size.
4. Prepare the Filling
- In a small bowl, mix together brown sugar and cinnamon.
- Roll dough into a 16×12-inch rectangle.
- Spread with softened butter.
- Sprinkle the cinnamon sugar mixture evenly over the dough.
5. Roll and Slice
- Starting from the long side, tightly roll the dough into a log.
- Slice into 12 even rolls.
- Arrange in a greased 9×13-inch baking dish.
6. Second Rise
- Cover and let the rolls rise for 30–45 minutes, until puffy.
7. Bake
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C).
- Bake for 25–28 minutes, or until golden brown.
8. Make the Frosting
- Beat cream cheese, butter, powdered sugar, and vanilla extract until smooth.
9. Frost and Serve
- Spread the frosting over warm rolls.
- Serve immediately for best texture and flavor.
Notes
- This recipe is ideal for Sunday brunch, holiday breakfasts, or anytime you’re craving something special.
- Banana and cinnamon are both high-performing keywords for recipe search traffic and monetization.
- Customize the frosting with maple extract or a dusting of cinnamon for added flair.
- Prep Time: 25 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American