Banana Bread Cinnamon Rolls
These soft and fluffy rolls combine the sweet flavors of ripe bananas and cinnamon, making them perfect for breakfast, brunch, or a sweet snack.
Ingredients
Wet Ingredients
- 3 ripe bananas, mashed Make sure your bananas are very ripe for the best flavor.
- 1/4 cup unsalted butter, melted Ensure to spread softened butter on the rolled-out dough.
- 3/4 cup whole milk (or almond milk)
- 2 large eggs Can replace with 1/4 cup unsweetened applesauce if needed.
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
Dry Ingredients
- 2 cups all-purpose flour You can replace half with whole wheat flour for a healthier version.
- 1/2 cup granulated sugar
- 2 tsp baking powder
- 1 tbsp ground cinnamon For additional flavor, consider a cinnamon-sugar mixture.
Instructions
Preparation
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease a baking dish.
- In a bowl, mash the bananas. Mix in melted butter, sugar, eggs, milk, and vanilla until combined.
- In another bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, and cinnamon. Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients until just combined; be careful not to overmix.
Rolling and Baking
- Roll the dough on a floured surface into a rectangle, about 1/4 inch thick.
- Spread softened butter over the dough and sprinkle it with a cinnamon-sugar mixture.
- Roll the dough tightly into a log and cut it into equal pieces.
- Place the rolls in the greased dish, allowing them to rise slightly.
- Bake for 25-30 minutes or until golden brown on top.
Notes
For an extra touch, drizzle icing or a simple glaze made from powdered sugar and milk over the rolls. Store them in an airtight container after cooling completely; they can be kept at room temperature for 2 days, in the refrigerator for a week, or frozen for up to 3 months.