Description
Enjoy these soft and fluffy Banana Cinnamon Rolls, made with ripe bananas and a sweet cinnamon filling, topped with a creamy cream cheese glaze. Perfect for breakfast or a delightful treat!
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 ripe bananas, mashed
- 1/4 cup granulated sugar
- 1/4 cup brown sugar, packed
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, melted
- 1 large egg
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 tablespoon baking powder
- 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 cup brown sugar, packed
- 1 tablespoon ground cinnamon
- 1/4 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 4 oz cream cheese, softened
- 1/2 cup powdered sugar
- 1 tablespoon milk
- 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
- In a large mixing bowl, combine the mashed bananas, granulated sugar, and brown sugar. Mix until well combined.
- Add the melted butter to the banana mixture and stir until fully incorporated.
- Crack in the egg and pour in the vanilla extract. Mix until smooth.
- In a separate bowl, whisk together the all-purpose flour, baking powder, baking soda, and salt.
- Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet mixture, stirring gently until just combined. The dough should be thick and slightly sticky.
- In a small bowl, combine the packed brown sugar and ground cinnamon. Mix well.
- Spread the softened butter evenly over the surface of the dough.
- Sprinkle the cinnamon-sugar mixture evenly over the buttered dough, pressing it gently into the dough.
- Roll the dough into a tight log from one end.
- Cut the log into 1-inch thick slices using a sharp knife or dental floss.
- Place the rolls in a greased 9×13 inch baking dish, leaving space between each roll.
- Cover the baking dish with a clean kitchen towel and let the rolls rise in a warm place for 30-45 minutes.
- While the rolls are rising, prepare the cream cheese glaze by beating the softened cream cheese until smooth. Add powdered sugar, milk, and vanilla extract, mixing until creamy.
- Once the rolls have risen, bake them in the preheated oven for 25-30 minutes, or until golden brown on top and a toothpick inserted comes out clean.
Notes
- Ensure the bananas are ripe for maximum sweetness and flavor.
- You can adjust the amount of cinnamon in the filling according to your taste preference.
- The cream cheese glaze can be made ahead of time and stored in the refrigerator until ready to use.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes