Banana Bread Cinnamon Rolls
Banana bread cinnamon rolls made with ripe bananas, soft dough, and cinnamon sugar filling. Perfect for breakfast or brunch.
Ingredients
- 1 cup ripe bananas mashed (2–3 bananas)
- ¾ cup whole milk warm
- 2 ¼ teaspoons active dry yeast
- ¼ cup granulated sugar
- ¼ cup unsalted butter melted
- 1 large egg
- 3 ½ cups all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon salt
- Cinnamon Filling:
- ¾ cup brown sugar
- 2 teaspoons ground cinnamon
- ⅓ cup unsalted butter softened
Instructions
- In a bowl, combine warm milk, yeast, and a small pinch of sugar. Let sit 5–10 minutes until foamy.
- Add mashed bananas, remaining sugar, melted butter, egg, and salt. Mix until combined.
- Gradually add flour and mix until a soft, slightly tacky dough forms.
- Knead until smooth and elastic.
- Place dough in a greased bowl, cover, and let rise until doubled.
- Roll dough into a large rectangle on a floured surface.
- Spread softened butter evenly over dough.
- Sprinkle brown sugar and cinnamon evenly over the butter.
- Roll dough tightly into a log and slice into rolls.
- Place rolls in a greased baking dish, cover, and let rise until puffy.
- Bake in a preheated 350°F oven for 25–30 minutes until lightly golden.
- Cool slightly before serving or glazing if desired.
Notes
Use very ripe bananas for best flavor and softness. Dough will be softer than traditional cinnamon roll dough.