Indulgent Banana Bread Cinnamon Rolls
Experience the warmth of homemade banana bread cinnamon rolls that blend the moistness of ripe bananas with the sweet, spiced goodness of cinnamon. Perfect for brunch or dessert, these delightful rolls will fill your kitchen with an irresistible aroma and create cherished memories around the table.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Total Time: 50 minutes
- Yield: Approximately 12 rolls 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
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- 3 ripe bananas (mashed)
- 3 cups all-purpose flour
- 1/3 cup granulated sugar
- 1/4 cup unsalted butter (melted)
- 1 cup whole milk (warm)
- 1 packet instant yeast (2 1/4 tsp)
- 1 large egg (lightly beaten)
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 2 tsp ground cinnamon
- 1/4 cup brown sugar
- Pinch of salt
Instructions
- Warm the milk until slightly warm and combine it with instant yeast in a mixing bowl. Let it sit for about 5 minutes until bubbly.
- Mash the ripe bananas until smooth.
- Add mashed bananas, sugar, melted butter, egg, vanilla extract, and salt to the yeast mixture. Stir until combined.
- Gradually mix in flour until a sticky dough forms. Transfer to a floured surface and knead for about 5-7 minutes until smooth.
- Place dough in a greased bowl, cover, and let rise in a warm spot for about an hour or until doubled in size.
- Roll out the dough into a rectangle about ¼ inch thick. Spread melted butter on top, then sprinkle with brown sugar and cinnamon.
- Roll tightly into a log shape and slice into equal pieces (about 12 slices). Place in a greased baking dish.
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Let rolls rise again for another 30 minutes before baking.
- Bake for 25-30 minutes or until golden brown.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 roll (85g)
- Calories: 280
- Sugar: 12g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 43g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 35mg