Description
These Banana Bread Cinnamon Rolls combine the moist, sweet flavor of ripe bananas with the warm spice of cinnamon in a delightful twist on traditional cinnamon rolls. Perfect for breakfast or a sweet snack, these rolls are soft, fluffy, and feature a subtle banana flavor enhanced by a cinnamon-sugar filling.
Ingredients
Scale
Dough
- 3 ripe bananas (mashed)
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1/2 cup granulated sugar
- 2 tsp baking powder
- 1 tbsp ground cinnamon
- 1/4 cup unsalted butter (melted)
- 3/4 cup whole milk (or almond milk)
- 2 large eggs
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
Filling
- Softened butter (amount not specified, estimated 1/4 cup for spreading)
- Cinnamon-sugar mixture (estimated 1/4 cup sugar mixed with 1 tbsp ground cinnamon)
Instructions
- Preheat and Prepare Dish: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease a baking dish to ensure the rolls don’t stick during baking.
- Mix Wet Ingredients: In a large bowl, mash the ripe bananas thoroughly. Add melted butter, granulated sugar, eggs, milk, and vanilla extract. Mix these well until fully combined to form the wet component of the dough.
- Combine Dry Ingredients: In a separate bowl, whisk together the all-purpose flour, baking powder, and ground cinnamon. This dry mix will provide structure and spice to the dough.
- Make the Dough: Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet mixture. Stir carefully until just combined, being cautious not to overmix to keep the texture tender.
- Roll Out the Dough: Lightly flour a clean surface. Roll the dough out into a rectangle approximately 1/4 inch thick, making sure it is even in thickness for uniform rolls.
- Add Filling: Spread softened butter evenly over the rolled dough. Then sprinkle a cinnamon-sugar mixture generously on top to create the sweet, spiced layer inside the rolls.
- Shape the Rolls: Carefully roll the dough tightly lengthwise into a log. Using a sharp knife, cut the log into equal-sized pieces to form individual cinnamon rolls.
- Arrange and Rise: Place the cut rolls into the greased baking dish with some space to allow them to rise slightly before baking.
- Bake: Bake the cinnamon rolls in the preheated oven for 25 to 30 minutes, or until golden brown on top and cooked through.
Notes
- For a dairy-free version, substitute whole milk with almond milk and use a dairy-free butter alternative.
- Do not overmix the dough to avoid tough rolls; mix just until ingredients combine.
- Allow the rolls to cool slightly before serving to let the flavors settle and avoid burning your mouth.
- You can add a glaze or cream cheese frosting for extra sweetness, if desired.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Breakfast
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Keywords: banana bread cinnamon rolls, cinnamon rolls recipe, banana dessert, breakfast rolls, easy cinnamon rolls
