Banana Bread Cinnamon Rolls

Here’s a cozy, from-scratch Banana Bread Cinnamon Rolls recipe—soft like cinnamon rolls, moist and flavorful like banana bread 🍌🍥

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Banana Bread Cinnamon Rolls

Dough Ingredients

• ¾ cup warm milk (about 110°F / 43°C)

• 2¼ tsp active dry yeast (1 packet)

• ¼ cup granulated sugar

• ½ cup mashed ripe banana (about 1 large banana)

• ¼ cup melted butter

• 1 egg

• ½ tsp salt

• 3½–4 cups all-purpose flour

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Cinnamon Filling

• ½ cup softened butter

• ¾ cup brown sugar

• 2 Tbsp ground cinnamon

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Cream Cheese Glaze (Classic with Banana)

• 4 oz cream cheese, softened

• 2 Tbsp butter, softened

• 1 cup powdered sugar

• ½ tsp vanilla extract

• 1–2 Tbsp milk (as needed)

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Instructions

1. Make the Dough

1. Stir yeast into warm milk with a pinch of sugar. Let sit 5–10 minutes until foamy.

2. Mix in sugar, mashed banana, melted butter, egg, and salt.

3. Add flour gradually until a soft dough forms.

2. Knead & First Rise

• Knead 8–10 minutes until smooth and elastic.

• Place in a greased bowl, cover, and let rise 1–1½ hours, until doubled.

3. Fill & Roll

1. Roll dough into a 16×12-inch rectangle.

2. Spread softened butter evenly.

3. Mix brown sugar and cinnamon; sprinkle over butter.

4. Roll tightly from the long side and cut into 12 rolls.

4. Second Rise

• Place rolls in a greased baking dish.

• Cover and rise 30–45 minutes until puffy.

5. Bake

• Bake at 350°F (175°C) for 22–26 minutes, until lightly golden.

6. Glaze

• Beat glaze ingredients until smooth.

• Spread over warm rolls.

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Optional Add-Ins

• Chopped walnuts or pecans

• Mini chocolate chips

• A pinch of nutmeg in the filling

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Tips

• Use very ripe bananas for best flavor

• Don’t overbake—banana dough stays softer

• These reheat beautifully the next day

If you’d like, I can also share a quick-rise version, overnight method, or a maple glaze twist.