Description
A delightful twist on traditional cinnamon rolls, these Banana Bread Cinnamon Rolls are fluffy, sweet, and perfect for breakfast or dessert.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 ripe bananas, mashed
- 1/2 cup sugar
- 1/4 cup melted butter
- 1 egg
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1 tablespoon cinnamon
- 1/4 cup brown sugar
- 1/2 cup chopped nuts (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C).
- In a mixing bowl, combine the mashed bananas, sugar, melted butter, egg, and vanilla extract.
- In another bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, baking soda, and salt.
- Gradually add the dry ingredients to the banana mixture and mix until just combined.
- Roll out the dough on a floured surface into a rectangle.
- Spread melted butter over the dough and sprinkle with cinnamon and brown sugar.
- Add chopped nuts if desired.
- Roll the dough tightly and slice into rolls.
- Place the rolls in a greased baking dish and bake for 25-30 minutes.
- Let cool slightly before serving.
Notes
- For extra sweetness, drizzle with icing after baking.
- Store leftovers in an airtight container for up to 3 days.
- Can be frozen for up to a month.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 roll
- Calories: 180
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 7g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 25g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 30mg