Description
These Banana Bread Cinnamon Rolls combine the rich flavors of ripe bananas with the warm, spicy sweetness of cinnamon sugar. Soft and tender, these rolls are perfect for a comforting breakfast or snack, offering a delightful twist on classic cinnamon rolls with the wholesome goodness of banana bread.
Ingredients
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Wet Ingredients
- 3 ripe bananas
- 1/4 cup melted butter
- 1 egg
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Dry Ingredients
- 1/2 cup sugar
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1/2 cup brown sugar
- 2 tablespoons ground cinnamon
Optional
- 1/4 cup chopped walnuts (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat the Oven: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) to prepare for baking the rolls.
- Mash Bananas: In a bowl, mash the 3 ripe bananas until smooth to serve as the base of your dough.
- Mix Wet Ingredients: Add sugar, melted butter, egg, and vanilla extract to the mashed bananas, mixing well to combine all the wet ingredients evenly.
- Add Leavening and Salt: Stir in baking soda and salt to help the dough rise and enhance flavor.
- Incorporate Flour: Gradually add the all-purpose flour and mix until the dough comes together, making sure it’s well combined but not over-mixed.
- Roll Out Dough: On a floured surface, roll out the dough into a rectangle to prepare for filling.
- Spread Filling: Spread the mixture of brown sugar and ground cinnamon evenly over the rolled-out dough.
- Roll Dough: Tightly roll the dough into a log shape, ensuring the filling stays inside.
- Slice Rolls: Slice the rolled dough into equal-sized rolls to allow even baking.
- Prepare for Baking: Place the slices in a greased baking dish, spacing them slightly to allow for expansion.
- Bake: Bake the rolls for 25-30 minutes until they turn golden brown and are cooked through.
Notes
- For added texture and flavor, sprinkle chopped walnuts inside the filling before rolling.
- You can replace all-purpose flour with whole wheat flour for a healthier option, but the texture might be denser.
- Allow the rolls to cool slightly before serving to let the flavors settle and avoid burning your mouth with hot filling.
- Store leftovers in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3 days or refrigerate to extend freshness.
