Description
Gooey banana cinnamon rolls blend Caribbean sweetness with classic pastry comfort. Warm spices and caramelized fruit create an irresistible breakfast treat you’ll savor with pure morning delight.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients:
- 4 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 cup mashed banana (2–3 medium bananas)
- 2 large eggs
Liquid Ingredients:
- 1 cup warm milk
- 1/2 cup melted unsalted butter
- 1/2 cup granulated sugar
Dry and Flavor Ingredients:
- 2 1/4 teaspoons active dry yeast (1 packet)
- 1 teaspoon salt
Filling Ingredients:
- 1/2 cup softened unsalted butter
- 1 cup brown sugar
- 2 tablespoons ground cinnamon
- 1/2 cup chopped walnuts (optional)
Icing Ingredients:
- 4 ounces (113 grams) softened cream cheese
- 1/4 cup softened unsalted butter
- 1 1/2 cups powdered sugar
- 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
Instructions
- Awaken the yeast by whisking warm milk with active dry yeast and sugar in a spacious mixing bowl. Allow the mixture to become frothy and bubbly for approximately 5 minutes, signaling the yeast’s vitality.
- Incorporate melted butter, eggs, salt, and mashed banana into the yeast mixture. Gradually fold in flour, creating a supple, cohesive dough that’s ready for kneading.
- Transfer the dough to a flour-dusted surface and knead vigorously for 10 minutes until achieving a smooth, elastic texture. Nestle the dough in a greased container, drape with a kitchen towel, and let it rise in a draft-free environment for 60 minutes until it doubles in volume.
- Craft the filling by blending softened butter with brown sugar and ground cinnamon until achieving a uniform, spreadable consistency.
- Gently roll the risen dough into a rectangular canvas measuring 20×14 inches. Lavishly spread the cinnamon-sugar mixture, optionally scattering chopped nuts across the surface. Carefully roll the dough from the elongated edge, then slice into 12 uniform segments.
- Arrange the rolled sections in a greased baking vessel, cover, and permit a secondary rise for 30 minutes. Preheat the oven to 350°F. Bake for 25-30 minutes until achieving a rich golden-brown complexion.
- Whip cream cheese, butter, powdered sugar, and vanilla extract into a silky, luxurious glaze. Generously drizzle the icing over warm rolls, allowing it to cascade into every delectable crevice.
Notes
- Swap out regular milk with non-dairy alternatives like almond or oat milk for a lactose-free version that’s just as delicious and fluffy.
- Replace some wheat flour with whole wheat or gluten-free flour blend to accommodate different dietary needs without compromising the soft texture.
- Toast nuts like pecans or walnuts before adding to the filling to enhance their rich, nutty flavor and provide an extra layer of crunch.
- For a less sweet option, reduce the brown sugar in the filling and use a sprinkle of cinnamon-monk fruit sweetener as a low-calorie alternative.
- Prep Time: 1 hour 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Breakfast, Snacks, Desserts
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 12
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 18 g
- Sodium: 250 mg
- Fat: 15 g
- Saturated Fat: 8 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 48 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 5 g
- Cholesterol: 50 mg