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Gooey Banana Bread Cinnamon Rolls

These delightful cinnamon rolls combine the flavors of banana bread and gooey goodness, perfect for a comforting breakfast treat.
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Prep Time 1 hour
Cook Time 30 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 30 minutes
Servings: 12 servings
Course: Breakfast, Brunch, Dessert
Cuisine: American
Calories: 300
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Dough ingredients
  • 2 ripe bananas, mashed Use very ripe bananas for the best flavor.
  • 4 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1/4 cup sugar
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1 packet active dry yeast
  • 1 cup warm milk Make sure the milk is warm to activate the yeast.
  • 1/4 cup unsalted butter, melted
  • 1 large egg
Filling
  • 1/2 cup brown sugar
  • 1 tablespoon cinnamon
  • 1/2 cup chopped pecans or walnuts (optional) Feel free to omit if desired.
  • 1/4 cup unsalted butter, softened For spreading on the dough.
Frosting
  • 1 cup cream cheese, softened Make sure it's at room temperature for easy mixing.
  • 1/4 cup brown butter Can substitute with regular unsalted butter.
  • 1 cup powdered sugar

Method
 

Preparation
  1. In a small bowl, combine warm milk and yeast; let it sit for 5 minutes until frothy.
  2. In a large mixing bowl, mix the mashed bananas, sugar, salt, melted butter, and egg until well combined.
  3. Add the yeast mixture to the banana mixture.
  4. Gradually add the flour, stirring until a dough forms.
  5. Knead the dough on a floured surface for about 5-10 minutes until smooth.
  6. Place the dough in a greased bowl and let it rise for 1 hour, or until doubled in size.
Baking
  1. Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C).
  2. Roll the dough out on a floured surface into a rectangle.
  3. Spread softened butter over the dough and sprinkle with brown sugar, cinnamon, and nuts (if using).
  4. Roll the dough tightly and slice it into rolls.
  5. Place rolls in a greased baking dish.
  6. Bake for 25-30 minutes until golden brown.
  7. For frosting, whip the cream cheese with brown butter and powdered sugar until smooth.
  8. Drizzle frosting over warm cinnamon rolls.
  9. Serve warm and enjoy!

Notes

These rolls can keep in the fridge for up to 3 days in an airtight container. They can also freeze beautifully for up to a month.