Description
These Banana Bread Cinnamon Rolls are soft, sweet, and loaded with ripe banana flavor and a gooey cinnamon swirl. A warm brunch favorite that’s part banana bread, part cinnamon roll!
Ingredients
Dough:
2 cups all-purpose flour
1 packet (2¼ tsp) instant yeast
1/4 cup warm milk
1 egg
1/2 cup mashed ripe banana
3 tbsp melted butter
1/4 cup sugar
1/2 tsp salt
Filling:
1/3 cup brown sugar
2 tbsp melted butter
1 tbsp cinnamon
1 tbsp mashed banana
Optional Glaze:
1/2 cup powdered sugar
1–2 tbsp milk
1/4 tsp vanilla extract
Instructions
1. In a bowl, combine warm milk, sugar, and yeast. Let bloom for 5 minutes.
2. Add banana, egg, melted butter, flour, and salt. Mix and knead until smooth.
3. Let rise in a warm place for 1 hour or until doubled.
4. Roll dough into a rectangle. Spread filling evenly.
5. Roll into a log and slice into 8–10 rolls.
6. Place in greased pan, cover, and rise again for 30–40 minutes.
7. Bake at 350°F for 22–25 minutes until golden.
8. Cool slightly and drizzle with glaze if using.
Notes
Store at room temp for 2 days or refrigerate for 4 days.
Reheat in microwave or oven for fresh-from-the-oven taste.
Great with chopped pecans, raisins, or a maple glaze.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Brunch
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 roll
- Calories: 290
- Sugar: 18g
- Sodium: 210mg
- Fat: 9g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 5g
- Cholesterol: 40mg
Keywords: banana bread cinnamon rolls, brunch, cinnamon swirl, banana pastry