Yield: 9 cinnamon rolls
Banana Cinnamon Rolls
These easy no yeast Banana Cinnamon Rolls combine the classic banana bread flavor with everyone's favorite cinnamon roll. This combo is a match made in heaven.
Prep Time
20 minutes
Cook Time
18 minutes
Total Time
38 minutes
Ingredients
For the Cinnamon Filling
- 3/4 cup packed brown sugar
- 1/4 cup granulated sugar
- 2 teaspoons cinnamon
- 1/4 teaspoon nutmeg
- 1/4 cup finely chopped walnuts
- 1 tablespoon unsalted butter, melted
For the Rolls
- 2 3/4 cups all purpose flour (plus more for kneading & rolling)
- 2 tablespoons granulated sugar
- 1 1/2 teaspoons baking powder
- 1 1/2 teaspoons baking soda
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 cup mashed banana (1 banana)
- 7 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted and divided
- 3/4 cup buttermilk
For the Cream Cheese Frosting
- 4 ounces cream cheese, softened
- 1 cup powdered sugar
- 1 teaspoon milk
- 1/4 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1/4 cup finely chopped walnuts (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 425° F. Grease an 8x8 pan with 1 tablespoon melted butter.
- Mix together the filling ingredients until they resemble sand. Set aside.
- Sift together the dry ingredients. Create a well in the center of the flour.
- Add the buttermilk, banana, and 2 tablespoons melted butter. Mix with a fork until a soft dough forms. It will be very sticky.
- Turn the dough out onto a well floured surface. Knead the dough 8-10 times. Let rest 10 minutes.
- Press the dough out on the well floured surface with your fingers forming a 10" by 14" rectangle.
- Spread 2 tablespoons melted butter over the dough. Sprinkle with the cinnamon filling, leaving 1/2 inch on all sides.
- Roll the log up gently from the shortest end. The dough may stick to the counter. Use a spatula or butter knife to loosen the roll and push flour under it if this happens.
- Cut the roll into 9 even slices using a piece of dental floss, and place the rolls in the prepared pan.
- Drizzle the rolls with the last 2 tablespoons of melted butter. Bake for 18-22 minutes. Let cool for a few minutes.
- Stir together the frosting ingredients. Serve the rolls warm with frosting and extra nuts, if desired.
Notes
*Leave the nuts out if you or a family member has a tree nut allergy.
Nutrition Information:
Yield:
9Serving Size:
1Amount Per Serving: Calories: 477Total Fat: 20gSaturated Fat: 10gTrans Fat: 0gUnsaturated Fat: 9gCholesterol: 41mgSodium: 494mgCarbohydrates: 71gFiber: 2gSugar: 38gProtein: 7g
Nutrition facts are an estimate and are not guaranteed to be accurate. If you need special diet advice, please see a registered dietician.