Banana Cinnamon Rolls (Printable)

Fluffy rolls filled with sweet banana and cinnamon, topped with creamy glaze

# What You’ll Need:

→ Dough

01 - 3 ½ cups all-purpose flour
02 - ¼ cup granulated sugar
03 - 2 ¼ tsp active dry yeast (1 packet)
04 - ½ tsp salt
05 - ¾ cup warm milk
06 - ¼ cup unsalted butter, melted
07 - 2 large eggs
08 - 1 ripe banana, mashed

→ Filling

09 - ⅓ cup unsalted butter, softened
10 - ½ cup brown sugar
11 - 1 tbsp ground cinnamon
12 - 1 large banana, thinly sliced

→ Cream Cheese Glaze

13 - 4 oz cream cheese, softened
14 - 2 tbsp unsalted butter, softened
15 - 1 cup powdered sugar
16 - 1–2 tbsp milk
17 - ½ tsp vanilla extract

# How To Make It:

01 - Whisk together warm milk, sugar, and yeast in a large bowl. Let stand 5 minutes until foamy and activated.
02 - Add melted butter, mashed banana, eggs, and salt to yeast mixture. Stir thoroughly to incorporate. Gradually add flour, mixing until soft dough forms.
03 - Turn dough onto floured surface and knead 6-8 minutes until smooth and elastic. Transfer to greased bowl, cover, and let rise in warm place until doubled, approximately 1 hour.
04 - Punch down risen dough and roll into 16x12-inch rectangle. Spread softened butter evenly over surface. Sprinkle brown sugar and cinnamon, then arrange banana slices across dough.
05 - Roll dough tightly from long edge. Cut cylinder into 12 equal pieces using sharp knife or bench scraper.
06 - Place rolls cut-side up in greased 9x13-inch baking dish. Cover loosely and let rise 30 minutes until puffy.
07 - Preheat oven to 350°F. Bake rolls 22-25 minutes until golden brown and cooked through.
08 - Beat cream cheese and butter until smooth. Blend in powdered sugar and vanilla. Add milk 1 tablespoon at a time until pourable consistency achieved.
09 - Spread warm glaze over freshly baked rolls. Serve immediately for best texture and flavor.

# Expert Tips:

01 -
  • The mashed banana inside the dough makes these rolls incredibly tender and gives them a subtle fruity sweetness that pairs perfectly with warm cinnamon
  • That cream cheese glaze transforms an already amazing breakfast into something that feels like a special occasion treat
02 -
  • Your milk should feel like warm bath water, about 110°F, anything hotter will kill the yeast
  • The dough might feel slightly sticky after kneading but resist adding too much extra flour or your rolls will be tough
  • Use unflavored dental floss or a sharp knife to cut rolls without squishing them down
03 -
  • Use bananas with lots of brown spots for the sweetest flavor and smoothest texture
  • Let the glaze sit for 5 minutes after mixing so it thickens slightly for the perfect drizzle

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