Description
These Banana Cinnamon Rolls are a sweet, fluffy treat combining the best of banana bread and cinnamon rolls! With a banana dough, cinnamon filling, and cream cheese icing, these rolls will be the star of your breakfast or dessert spread.
Ingredients
Banana Dough:
3/4 cup milk, warmed to 110℉
2 1/4 tsp active dry yeast (11 grams, 1 packet)
1 large egg, room temperature, lightly beaten
2/3 cup mashed bananas (about 2 ripe bananas)
5 1/4 cups all-purpose flour
1 tsp salt
1/4 cup white granulated sugar
10 tbsp unsalted butter, room temperature, cubed
Cinnamon Banana Filling:
1/2 cup unsalted butter, room temperature
3/4 cup brown sugar, packed (light or dark)
1 tbsp ground cinnamon
2 bananas, sliced thinly
Cream Cheese Icing:
4 oz cream cheese, room temperature
4 tbsp unsalted butter, room temperature
1 cup powdered sugar, sifted
1 tsp pure vanilla extract
Instructions
Banana Dough:
Activate the Yeast:
In a bowl, warm the milk to 110℉ in the microwave. Sprinkle yeast over the milk and let it sit for 10 minutes to activate. It should become foamy.
Prepare Dry Ingredients:
In a large bowl, mix flour, sugar, and salt together. Add the cubed butter and use a pastry cutter or your hands to work the butter into the flour until it’s the size of peas.
Mix the Dough:
Add the activated milk and yeast mixture, beaten egg, and mashed bananas to the dry ingredients. Mix using a dough hook on low speed (or a spatula) until a dough forms. Increase speed to medium and knead for about 5 minutes.
Let the Dough Rise:
Preheat your oven to 200℉. Spray a large bowl with nonstick spray. Place the dough in the bowl, cover with a kitchen towel, and place it in the warm oven (with the oven turned off). Let the dough rise for 1 hour or until it doubles in size.
Cinnamon Banana Filling:
Make the Filling:
In a small bowl, use a hand mixer to beat the butter on high speed until smooth. Add brown sugar and cinnamon, and beat on medium speed for about 1 minute.
Prepare the Dough:
Once the dough has risen, punch it down and place it on a lightly floured surface. Roll it into a large rectangle about 1/4 inch thick.
Add Filling and Bananas:
Spread the cinnamon filling evenly over the dough with an offset spatula. Add sliced bananas on top of the filling.
Roll the Dough:
Starting from the short side, tightly roll the dough into a log. Use a serrated knife to cut off the uneven ends. Slice the roll into 12 even rolls.
Rise Again:
Spray a 9×13-inch baking pan with nonstick spray and place the rolls inside. Cover with a kitchen towel and let rise for 20 minutes.
Bake the Rolls:
Preheat and Bake:
Preheat your oven to 375℉. Bake the rolls for 28-33 minutes, until golden brown on top. If you prefer them softer, bake a little longer.
Cream Cheese Icing:
Make the Icing:
In a small bowl, beat the cream cheese and butter on high speed for about 1 minute until smooth. Add the powdered sugar and vanilla extract, and beat on low speed until combined. Increase speed to high and mix until smooth.
Ice the Rolls:
Once the rolls are done baking, spoon the icing onto each roll and spread it evenly.
Notes
Flour: Spoon and level your flour when measuring, or use a kitchen scale to avoid compacting the flour.
Make Ahead: Prepare the rolls and refrigerate overnight. In the morning, let them sit at room temperature while the oven preheats, then bake as directed.
Making by Hand: Mix the wet ingredients into the dry using a rubber spatula, then switch to your hands to form the dough. Knead for 5-8 minutes until smooth.
- Prep Time: 1 hour
- Resting Time:: 1hour 20minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
