Heavenly Banana Cinnamon Rolls Recipe for a Sweet Breakfast Treat
These delightful banana cinnamon rolls offer a sweet twist on traditional breakfast classics, combining the flavors of ripe bananas and warm cinnamon in a soft, fluffy dough.
Ingredients
- 2 ripe bananas mashed
- ½ cup warm milk
- 2 tablespoons unsalted butter melted
- ¼ cup granulated sugar
- 1 large egg
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 3 ½ cups all-purpose flour
- 1 packet 2 ¼ teaspoons instant yeast
- ½ teaspoon salt
- 1 tablespoon ground cinnamon
- ½ cup packed brown sugar
- ¼ cup chopped walnuts optional
- 1 cup powdered sugar for icing
- 2 tablespoons softened cream cheese
- 1-2 tablespoons milk for icing consistency
Instructions
- Combine warm milk, melted butter, granulated sugar, and mashed bananas in a large mixing bowl.
- Add egg and vanilla extract, whisking until smooth.
- In a separate bowl, whisk flour, instant yeast, and salt, then gradually mix into the wet ingredients.
- Knead the dough on a floured surface for 5-7 minutes until smooth and elastic.
- Place dough in a greased bowl, cover, and let rise for 1 hour until doubled in size.
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C).
- Roll out the dough into a rectangle about ¼ inch thick.
- Mix brown sugar, ground cinnamon, and walnuts, then sprinkle over the dough.
- Roll the dough tightly from one edge and slice into 12 equal pieces.
- Arrange in a greased baking dish, cover, and let rise for 30 minutes.
- Bake for 20-25 minutes until golden brown.
- Prepare icing by whisking powdered sugar, cream cheese, and milk until smooth.
- Cool rolls for 10 minutes before drizzling icing on top.
- Serve warm and enjoy!
Notes
For best results, let the rolls rise in a warm place.