These Banana Bread Cinnamon Rolls combine the sweet, moist goodness of banana bread with the soft, fluffy layers of classic cinnamon rolls. With ripe mashed bananas baked right into the dough and swirls of cinnamon-sugar filling, this recipe is perfect for breakfast, brunch, or a cozy treat. Top them with cream cheese frosting or a simple glaze for the ultimate finish!
Ingredients
For the Dough:
- 1 cup warm milk (about 110°F/43°C)
- 2 1/4 teaspoons active dry yeast (1 packet)
- 1/2 cup granulated sugar
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, melted
- 2 large eggs
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 4 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 cup mashed ripe banana (about 2–3 medium bananas)
For the Cinnamon Filling:
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 1 cup brown sugar
- 2 tablespoons ground cinnamon
Optional Glaze or Frosting:
- 1 cup powdered sugar
- 1–2 tablespoons milk or heavy cream
- 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
- Or use cream cheese frosting for extra richness
