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Banana Cinnamon Rolls

Fluffy Banana Cinnamon Rolls for a Cozy Breakfast Indulgence

These Banana Cinnamon Rolls combine the warmth of cinnamon with the sweetness of banana for a delightful breakfast treat.
Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 33 minutes
First Rise 1 hour
Total Time 1 hour 53 minutes
Servings: 12 rolls
Course: Breakfast
Cuisine: American
Calories: 310

Ingredients
  

For the Dough
  • 1 cup Milk Warm to 110°F for perfect activation.
  • 2 teaspoons Active Dry Yeast Ensure it’s fresh for best results.
  • 1 large Egg Use room temperature for better incorporation.
  • 1 cup Mashed Bananas About 2 medium bananas; mash before measuring.
  • 3 cups All-Purpose Flour Measure by spooning into the cup; compact flour may dry out rolls.
  • 1 teaspoon Salt Essential for balanced taste.
  • 1/4 cup White Granulated Sugar Can be adjusted for sweetness preference.
  • 1/4 cup Unsalted Butter Make sure it’s at room temperature for easy mixing.
For the Filling
  • 1/4 cup Brown Sugar Light or dark both work well.
  • 2 teaspoons Ground Cinnamon Adjust according to taste preference.
  • 1 cup Bananas (sliced) Use ripe bananas for extra sweetness.
For the Icing
  • 8 oz Cream Cheese Use room temperature for easy mixing.
  • 2 cups Powdered Sugar Sifted to prevent lumps.
  • 1 teaspoon Pure Vanilla Extract Use high-quality extract for best results.

Equipment

  • Mixing Bowl
  • Rolling Pin
  • Baking pan
  • Thermometer

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. Heat the milk to 110°F using a thermometer, sprinkle the active dry yeast over the milk, and allow to rest for 10 minutes until frothy.
  2. In a large mixing bowl, combine the all-purpose flour, white granulated sugar, and salt. Add the room temperature unsalted butter, mixing until it resembles small peas.
  3. Add the yeast mixture, a large egg, and the mashed bananas to the flour mixture. Stir until a dough forms, then knead on a floured surface for about 5 minutes.
  4. Preheat your oven to 200°F. Once heated, turn it off and place the kneaded dough in a greased bowl covered with a towel to rise for about 1 hour.
  5. Prepare the filling by beating together softened butter, brown sugar, and ground cinnamon in a small bowl until creamy.
  6. Roll out the dough to about a 1/4-inch thickness, spread the filling over it, layer sliced bananas, and roll into a log shape. Cut the log into 12 pieces.
  7. Arrange rolls in a greased baking pan, cover with a towel, and let rise for another 20 minutes while preheating your oven to 375°F.
  8. Bake for 28-33 minutes until golden brown. The aroma will fill your kitchen as they bake.
  9. Beat together cream cheese and softened butter, gradually add sifted powdered sugar and vanilla until smooth.
  10. Once the rolls have cooled for about 10 minutes, generously drizzle or spread icing over the top and serve warm.

Nutrition

Serving: 1rollCalories: 310kcalCarbohydrates: 45gProtein: 4gFat: 12gSaturated Fat: 7gMonounsaturated Fat: 3gCholesterol: 30mgSodium: 150mgPotassium: 200mgFiber: 2gSugar: 14gVitamin A: 5IUVitamin C: 4mgCalcium: 3mgIron: 8mg

Notes

These rolls can be made overnight by completing the second rise and refrigerating before baking in the morning.

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