Description

Delight in the comforting fusion of classic banana bread and cinnamon rolls with this easy Banana Bread Cinnamon Rolls recipe. Made with ripe bananas, warm cinnamon, and a tender, buttery dough, these rolls are perfect for breakfast or a cozy snack. Soft, fluffy, and bursting with sweet banana flavor and a cinnamon-sugar swirl, they bake to golden perfection and will quickly become a family favorite.

Ingredients

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Dough Ingredients

3 ripe bananas, mashed
2 cups all-purpose flour
1/2 cup granulated sugar
2 tsp baking powder
1 tbsp ground cinnamon
1/4 cup unsalted butter, melted (plus extra for spreading)
3/4 cup whole milk or almond milk
2 large eggs
1 tsp vanilla extract

Cinnamon Sugar Filling

1 tbsp ground cinnamon
1/2 cup granulated sugar (for sprinkling over the butter)

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Instructions

Preheat Oven and Prepare Dish: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease a baking dish thoroughly to prevent sticking.
Mix Wet Ingredients: In a large bowl, mash the ripe bananas until smooth. Add the melted butter, granulated sugar, eggs, milk, and vanilla extract. Mix thoroughly until everything is well combined.
Combine Dry Ingredients: In a separate bowl, whisk together the all-purpose flour, baking powder, and ground cinnamon to ensure even distribution of the leavening and spice.
Form Dough: Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, stirring gently until just combined. Avoid overmixing to keep the dough light and tender.
Roll Out Dough: Lightly flour a clean surface and roll the dough out into a rectangle approximately 1/4 inch thick, shaping it evenly.
Apply Filling: Spread softened butter evenly over the surface of the rolled dough. Then sprinkle the cinnamon-sugar mixture generously over the buttered dough.
Shape Rolls: Carefully roll the dough tightly from one long edge to form a log. Slice the log into equal-sized pieces, about 1 to 1.5 inches thick.
Arrange and Let Rise: Place the cinnamon rolls into the prepared greased baking dish, ensuring they have a little space to rise and expand slightly before baking.
Bake: Bake in the preheated oven for 25-30 minutes or until the rolls are golden brown on top and cooked through.

Notes

Use very ripe bananas for maximum sweetness and moisture.
To make dairy-free, substitute almond milk and use a dairy-free butter alternative.
For a glaze, drizzle melted cream cheese frosting or simple vanilla glaze after baking.
Do not overmix the dough to keep the rolls tender and fluffy.
You can prepare the rolls ahead and refrigerate before baking; just add a few extra minutes to the baking time if chilled.