Banana Bread Cinnamon Rolls 🍌🍞


 

The Ultimate Mashup: Fluffy Banana Bread Swirled with Cinnamon Sugar & Cream Cheese Frosting!

Imagine soft, pillowy cinnamon rolls infused with sweet banana flavor, swirled with cinnamon-brown sugar filling, and topped with luscious cream cheese glaze. These Banana Bread Cinnamon Rolls are the perfect brunch showstopper—easy to make and impossible to resist!

Why You’ll Love This Recipe

✔ Banana bread meets cinnamon rolls – The best of both worlds!
✔ Ultra-soft & fluffy – Thanks to mashed bananas in the dough
✔ Easy overnight option – Prep ahead for stress-free mornings
✔ Cream cheese glaze – Takes it over the top

Ingredients

For the Dough

  • 1 cup mashed ripe bananas (about 2–3 medium bananas)

  • ½ cup warm milk (110°F/45°C)

  • ¼ cup granulated sugar

  • 2¼ tsp (1 packet) active dry yeast

  • ⅓ cup melted butter, cooled

  • 1 large egg

  • 1 tsp vanilla extract

  • 3½–4 cups all-purpose flour

  • 1 tsp salt

For the Filling

  • ½ cup softened butter

  • ¾ cup brown sugar

  • 2 tsp ground cinnamon

  • ½ tsp nutmeg (optional)

  • ½ cup chopped walnuts or pecans (optional)

For the Cream Cheese Glaze

  • 4 oz cream cheese, softened

  • ¼ cup butter, softened

  • 1 cup powdered sugar

  • 1 tsp vanilla extract

  • 1–2 tbsp milk (as needed for consistency)

Step-by-Step Instructions



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