Banana Bread Cinnamon Rolls
A delicious twist on traditional cinnamon rolls, combining the flavors of banana bread with sweet cinnamon and a creamy glaze.
Ingredients
For the dough
- 2-3 pieces ripe bananas (mashed) Make sure bananas are well-mashed.
- 1/4 cup granulated sugar Liable to taste.
- 1/4 cup brown sugar Can be swapped for molasses in desperation.
- 1/3 cup melted butter Add extra for spreading before rolling.
- 1 piece egg Large egg is preferred.
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract For flavor enhancement.
- 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour Standard flour for dough.
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1 tablespoon ground cinnamon For flavoring.
For the glaze
- 1/2 cup cream cheese (softened) Gives the glaze a creamy texture.
- 1/4 cup powdered sugar Sweetens the glaze.
- 1 tablespoon milk Adjust to achieve desired consistency.
Instructions
Preparation
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C).
- In a bowl, mix the mashed bananas, granulated sugar, brown sugar, melted butter, egg, and vanilla extract until well combined.
- In a separate bowl, combine the flour, baking powder, baking soda, salt, and cinnamon. Gradually add the dry ingredients to the banana mixture, stirring until just combined.
Rolling
- Roll out the dough on a floured surface and shape it into a rectangle.
- Spread with additional melted butter, sprinkle with cinnamon sugar, then roll up tightly.
- Cut the roll into slices and place them in a greased baking dish.
Baking
- Bake for 25-30 minutes or until golden brown.
- For the glaze, beat together the cream cheese, powdered sugar, and milk until smooth.
- Drizzle the glaze over the warm cinnamon rolls before serving.
Notes
Chill the dough 10 minutes if it’s too sticky to handle. For a glossy top, brush a little melted butter after baking. Remember to let them cool slightly before serving to avoid molten cream-cheese-melt.