Introduction
Imagine the comforting warmth of freshly baked banana bread combined with the gooey cinnamon spiral of classic cinnamon rolls — that’s exactly what you get with Banana Bread Cinnamon Rolls. These sweet, soft rolls blend mashed ripe bananas into tender dough, swirl in a cinnamon‑sugar filling, and finish with a dreamy glaze that makes every bite melt in your mouth. They’re perfect for weekend brunches, cozy mornings, or anytime you want a delightful treat.
This recipe takes familiar flavors and transforms them into a warm, comforting bake that’s as fun to make as it is delicious to eat. Scroll down for ingredients, step‑by‑step instructions, helpful tips, creative variations, and answers to common questions.
Ingredients
- For the Dough:
- 1 cup mashed ripe banana (about 2‑3 bananas)
- ½ cup warm milk
- 2 ½ tsp active dry yeast
- 3 tbsp granulated sugar
- 3 tbsp unsalted butter, melted
- 1 large egg
- 3–3½ cups all‑purpose flour
- ½ tsp salt
- For the Cinnamon Filling:
- ½ cup brown sugar, packed
- 2 tbsp ground cinnamon
- 2 tbsp unsalted butter, softened
- For the Glaze:
- 1 cup powdered sugar
- 2–3 tbsp milk (or banana juice)
- ½ tsp vanilla extract
