Banana Bread Cinnamon Rolls

Soft banana rolls with cinnamon filling and creamy icing.

Ingredients

→ Dough

• 1 cup warm milk
• 2 1/4 teaspoons active dry yeast
• 1/2 cup granulated sugar
• 1/2 cup melted unsalted butter
• 2 large eggs
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 4 cups all-purpose flour
• 1 cup mashed banana (about 2-3 medium bananas)

→ Filling

• 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
• 1 cup brown sugar
• 2 tablespoons ground cinnamon
• 1/2 cup chopped walnuts (optional)

→ Icing

• 4 oz cream cheese, softened
• 1/4 cup unsalted butter, softened
• 1 1/2 cups powdered sugar
• 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract

Instructions

1. In a large bowl, mix warm milk with yeast and sugar. Let it sit for 5 minutes until foamy.
2. Add melted butter, eggs, salt, and mashed banana to the yeast mixture. Mix well.
3. Gradually add flour, stirring until the dough comes together. Knead on a lightly floured surface for about 10 minutes.
4. Place dough in a greased bowl, cover, and let rise in a warm place for 1 hour or until doubled in size.
5. In a bowl, combine butter, brown sugar, and cinnamon.
6. Roll out dough on a floured surface into a 20x14-inch rectangle. Spread the filling over the dough and sprinkle with walnuts, if using.
7. Roll up tightly from the long side. Cut into 12 rolls and place in a greased baking dish.
8. Cover and let rise again for 30 minutes. Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C).
9. Bake for 25-30 minutes until golden brown.
10. In a bowl, beat cream cheese, butter, powdered sugar, and vanilla until smooth. Spread over warm rolls.