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Banana Cinnamon Rolls

Irresistible Banana Cinnamon Rolls to Brighten Your Breakfast

Delightful Banana Cinnamon Rolls with Cream Cheese Icing for a breakfast treat that combines banana bread comfort with fluffy cinnamon roll decadence.
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Prep Time 1 hour
Cook Time 30 minutes
Rising Time 1 hour 20 minutes
Total Time 2 hours 50 minutes
Servings: 12 rolls
Course: Breakfast
Cuisine: American
Calories: 250
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Dough
  • 1 cup Milk Use almond milk for dairy-free option.
  • 2 teaspoons Active Dry Yeast Ensure yeast is fresh.
  • 1 large Egg Can be substituted with a flax egg.
  • 1 cup Mashed Bananas Use ripe bananas for best flavor.
  • 3 cups All-Purpose Flour Gluten-free blend works as substitute.
  • 1 teaspoon Salt
  • 1/4 cup Granulated Sugar Can be reduced for less sweetness.
  • 1/4 cup Unsalted Butter Use coconut oil for dairy-free.
For the Filling
  • 1/2 cup Brown Sugar Coconut sugar is a lower glycemic alternative.
  • 2 teaspoons Ground Cinnamon Pumpkin spice can be used for variation.
For the Icing
  • 4 ounces Cream Cheese Soy cream cheese for dairy-free.
  • 1 cup Powdered Sugar Sift for smoother texture.
  • 1 teaspoon Vanilla Extract Use pure vanilla for best results.

Equipment

  • Mixing bowl
  • Rolling Pin
  • Baking dish
  • Whisk
  • pastry cutter

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. Heat milk to 110°F. Sprinkle yeast over and let sit for 10 minutes until frothy.
  2. In a mixing bowl, combine flour, salt, and sugar. Cut in butter until crumbly.
  3. Add yeast mixture, egg, and mashed bananas. Mix until combined and knead on a floured surface for 5-7 minutes.
  4. Place dough in a greased bowl, cover, and let rise for 1 hour until doubled.
  5. Beat together filling ingredients until smooth.
  6. Roll out the dough into a rectangle, spread filling, and add sliced bananas. Roll tightly.
  7. Cut into 12 pieces and place in a greased baking dish. Cover and let rise for 20 minutes.
  8. Bake at 375°F for 28-33 minutes until golden brown.
  9. Prepare icing ingredients until creamy and smooth.
  10. Drizzle icing over warm rolls after cooling for 5 minutes.

Nutrition

Serving: 1rollCalories: 250kcalCarbohydrates: 35gProtein: 3gFat: 10gSaturated Fat: 4gMonounsaturated Fat: 4gCholesterol: 30mgSodium: 200mgPotassium: 150mgFiber: 1gSugar: 12gVitamin A: 300IUVitamin C: 1mgCalcium: 60mgIron: 1mg

Notes

Use ripe bananas for best flavor. Prepare rolls up to the second rise, refrigerate overnight, then bake fresh in the morning.

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