Delicious and fluffy banana cinnamon rolls that combine the sweetness of ripe bananas with the warm spice of cinnamon, perfect for breakfast or dessert.
Author:Marianne
Prep Time:20 minutes
Cook Time:30 minutes
Total Time:1 hour 50 minutes
Yield:12 rolls 1x
Category:Dessert
Method:Baking
Cuisine:American
Diet:Vegetarian
Ingredients
Scale
2 ripe bananas, mashed
1/4 cup sugar
1/4 cup melted butter
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1 cup milk
3 cups all-purpose flour
1 packet (2 1/4 teaspoons) active dry yeast
1 teaspoon salt
1 tablespoon ground cinnamon
1/2 cup brown sugar
1/4 cup chopped nuts (optional)
Instructions
In a bowl, combine the mashed bananas, sugar, melted butter, and vanilla extract.
Warm the milk slightly and add the yeast, letting it sit for about 5 minutes until frothy.
Mix the banana mixture with the yeast mixture.
Gradually add flour and salt, mixing until a dough forms.
Knead the dough on a floured surface for about 5-7 minutes until smooth.
Place the dough in a greased bowl, cover, and let it rise for about 1 hour or until doubled in size.
Roll out the dough into a rectangle and spread with melted butter, then sprinkle with cinnamon and brown sugar.
Roll the dough tightly and cut into rolls.
Place the rolls in a greased baking dish and let them rise for another 30 minutes.
Bake in a preheated oven at 350°F (175°C) for 25-30 minutes until golden brown.
Notes
For extra flavor, add chopped nuts or chocolate chips to the filling.
These rolls can be made ahead and frozen before baking.
Serve warm with cream cheese frosting for an indulgent treat.