Description
Enjoy the comforting blend of banana bread and cinnamon rolls in this easy-to-make Banana Bread Cinnamon Rolls recipe. Soft and tender banana-flavored dough swirled with a cinnamon-sugar filling, baked to golden perfection. Perfect for breakfast or a cozy snack.
Ingredients
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Banana Bread Dough
- 2 ripe bananas
- 1/2 cup sugar
- 1/4 cup butter, softened
- 1 egg
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
Cinnamon Sugar Filling
- 1 tablespoon cinnamon
- 1/4 cup brown sugar
Instructions
- Preheat Oven: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) to prepare for baking the cinnamon rolls evenly.
- Mash Bananas: In a mixing bowl, mash the 2 ripe bananas until smooth to create the moist base of the dough.
- Combine Wet Ingredients: Add 1/2 cup sugar, 1/4 cup softened butter, 1 egg, and 1 teaspoon vanilla extract to the mashed bananas. Mix thoroughly until well combined.
- Prepare Dry Ingredients: In a separate bowl, whisk together 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour, 1 teaspoon baking powder, 1/2 teaspoon baking soda, and 1/2 teaspoon salt.
- Mix Dough: Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet banana mixture, stirring gently until just combined to avoid overmixing.
- Roll Out Dough: Transfer the dough onto a floured surface and roll it out into a rectangular shape to prepare for filling.
- Spread Filling: Mix 1/4 cup brown sugar and 1 tablespoon cinnamon in a small bowl, then evenly spread this cinnamon sugar mixture over the rolled-out dough.
- Form Rolls: Carefully roll the dough tightly from one edge to form a log shape, then slice into individual cinnamon rolls.
- Arrange in Dish: Place the cinnamon rolls into a greased baking dish with the cut side up, allowing space for expansion during baking.
- Bake: Bake the rolls in the preheated oven for 25-30 minutes or until they are golden brown and cooked through.
Notes
- Use ripe bananas for maximum sweetness and moisture in the dough.
- Do not overmix the dough to keep the bread soft and tender.
- Ensure the baking dish is greased well to prevent sticking.
- For an extra touch, add a cream cheese glaze once the rolls have cooled.
- Store leftovers in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 2 days.
