Description

These Banana Bread Cinnamon Rolls are everything you love about both banana bread and cinnamon rolls in one irresistible pastry. The naturally sweet banana dough is soft and fluffy, perfectly swirled with brown sugar and cinnamon, and topped with a silky vanilla glaze. They’re perfect for weekend brunch, holidays, or whenever you want a warm, homemade treat.

Ingredients

Scale

For the dough:

1 cup mashed ripe bananas (about 2 medium)
½ cup warm milk (110°F)
¼ cup granulated sugar
2 ¼ tsp active dry yeast (1 packet)
1 large egg
¼ cup unsalted butter, melted
3 to 3 ½ cups all-purpose flour
½ tsp salt
½ tsp ground cinnamon

For the filling:

½ cup brown sugar
2 tsp cinnamon
3 tbsp unsalted butter, softened

For the glaze:

1 cup powdered sugar
2–3 tbsp milk or heavy cream
½ tsp vanilla extract

Instructions

1️⃣ Activate the yeast: In a large mixing bowl, combine warm milk, sugar, and yeast. Let sit for 5–10 minutes until foamy.

2️⃣ Make the dough: Add mashed bananas, egg, melted butter, salt, and cinnamon to the yeast mixture. Gradually stir in flour until a soft dough forms. Knead for 6–8 minutes until smooth and elastic.

3️⃣ First rise: Transfer dough to a greased bowl. Cover and let rise in a warm place for 1 to 1½ hours, until doubled in size.

4️⃣ Prepare filling: In a small bowl, mix brown sugar and cinnamon. Roll out the dough into a 10×14-inch rectangle. Spread with softened butter, then sprinkle with the cinnamon sugar.

5️⃣ Shape the rolls: Roll the dough up tightly from the long side and cut into 12 even rolls. Place in a greased 9×13-inch baking dish.

6️⃣ Second rise: Cover and let rise for 30–45 minutes until puffy.

7️⃣ Bake: Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Bake rolls for 22–28 minutes, or until golden brown.

8️⃣ Make glaze: Whisk powdered sugar, milk, and vanilla until smooth. Drizzle over warm rolls.

Notes

Use very ripe bananas for maximum flavor and sweetness.
Make ahead: Prepare the night before and refrigerate before the second rise. Bake fresh in the morning.
For extra decadence: Add chopped nuts or mini chocolate chips to the filling.

Prep Time: 25 MIN
Cook Time: 25 MIN