Description
Delicious cinnamon rolls infused with the sweetness of ripe bananas, topped with a creamy frosting.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 ripe bananas
- 1 cup milk
- 2 tablespoons active dry yeast
- 1/4 cup granulated sugar
- 1/4 cup brown sugar
- 1/2 cup butter, melted
- 3 1/2 to 4 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1 tablespoon ground cinnamon
- 1/2 cup cream cheese
- 1 cup powdered sugar
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Instructions
- Combine warm milk and yeast in a small bowl; let sit for 5 minutes until foamy.
- Mash the bananas in a large bowl and mix in melted butter, sugar, and the yeast mixture.
- Gradually add flour and salt, kneading until smooth.
- Let the dough rise for 1 hour until doubled in size.
- Roll out the dough into a rectangle, spread with butter, then sprinkle with brown sugar, cinnamon, and sliced bananas.
- Roll the dough tightly and slice into rolls.
- Place rolls in a greased baking dish and let rise for 30 minutes.
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C) and bake for 20-25 minutes.
- Beat cream cheese, powdered sugar, and vanilla until smooth for frosting.
- Drizzle frosting over warm rolls before serving.
Notes
Ensure to let the dough rise adequately for a fluffy texture. You can experiment with various toppings and add-ins like nuts or chocolate chips.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 roll
- Calories: 280
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 300mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 40g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 25mg