Description
Delightfully soft and flavorful Banana Bread Cinnamon Rolls combine the rich taste of ripe bananas with warm cinnamon spice. Perfectly tender and baked to golden perfection, these rolls are an irresistible treat for breakfast or dessert.
Ingredients
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Wet Ingredients
- 3 ripe bananas (mashed)
- 1/4 cup unsalted butter (melted)
- 3/4 cup whole milk (or almond milk)
- 2 large eggs
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
Dry Ingredients
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1/2 cup granulated sugar
- 2 tsp baking powder
- 1 tbsp ground cinnamon
For Filling
- Softened butter for spreading (about 2 tablespoons)
- Cinnamon-sugar mixture (2 tbsp sugar mixed with 1 tbsp cinnamon approx.)
Instructions
- Preheat and Prepare Dish: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease a baking dish thoroughly to prevent sticking during baking.
- Combine Wet Ingredients: In a mixing bowl, mash the ripe bananas until smooth. Add melted butter, granulated sugar, eggs, milk, and vanilla extract. Stir until all wet ingredients are well combined.
- Mix Dry Ingredients: In a separate bowl, whisk together the all-purpose flour, baking powder, and ground cinnamon. Slowly fold this dry mixture into the wet ingredients, stirring gently until just combined. Be careful not to overmix to keep the rolls tender.
- Roll Out Dough: Lightly flour a clean surface and roll the dough into a rectangle about 1/4 inch thick, ensuring even thickness for uniform rolling.
- Add Filling: Spread softened butter evenly over the rolled dough, then sprinkle generously with your cinnamon-sugar mixture to add sweetness and spice.
- Roll and Slice: Starting from one edge, roll the dough tightly into a log shape. Using a sharp knife, cut the log into equal-sized pieces, aiming for about 12 rolls.
- Arrange and Rise: Place the cinnamon rolls in the greased baking dish, leaving a little space between each to allow for slight rising.
- Bake: Bake the rolls in the preheated oven for 25 to 30 minutes, or until the tops are golden brown and a toothpick inserted comes out clean.
Notes
- You can substitute whole milk with almond milk for a dairy-free option.
- For a stronger cinnamon flavor, increase the cinnamon in the filling slightly.
- Allow rolls to cool slightly before serving for best flavor and texture.
- Optional: drizzle with cream cheese glaze or icing for extra indulgence.
- Do not overmix the batter to keep the texture soft and fluffy.
