Banana Bread Cinnamon Rolls

Name: Banana Bread Cinnamon Rolls
Prep time: 30 min
Cook time: 25 min
Total time: 1 h 55 min
Yield: 12
Cuisine: American
Ingredients: 1 cup warm milk; 1 packet instant yeast; 1/3 cup sugar; 1/2 cup mashed ripe bananas; 1/4 cup softened butter; 1 egg; 3 1/2 cups all purpose flour; 1/2 teaspoon salt; 1/2 cup brown sugar; 2 tablespoons ground cinnamon; 1/4 cup melted butter for filling; 4 ounces cream cheese; 1/2 cup powdered sugar; 1 teaspoon vanilla bean paste

These sweet rolls combine the comfort of homemade banana bread with the classic pull apart style of cinnamon rolls.

By Recipes By Nani· 🌍 American· July 18, 2026

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Prep

30 minutes

Cook

25 minutes

Total

1 hour 55 minutes

Serves

There is something truly special about mixing the cozy flavor of banana bread into a soft cinnamon roll. These rolls are packed with warm spices and mashed bananas, then topped with a rich cream cheese icing that makes every bite feel like a treat.

I love making these on a slow weekend morning when I have a few overripe bananas sitting on the counter. If you want to save time, you can prep the dough the night before and let it rise in the fridge until you are ready to bake.

🧺 Ingredients

1 cup warm milk
1 packet instant yeast
1/3 cup sugar
1/2 cup mashed ripe bananas
1/4 cup softened butter
1 egg
3 1/2 cups all purpose flour
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/2 cup brown sugar
2 tablespoons ground cinnamon
1/4 cup melted butter for filling
4 ounces cream cheese
1/2 cup powdered sugar
1 teaspoon vanilla bean paste

👩‍🍳Instructions

1
Whisk the warm milk, yeast, and sugar in a large bowl and let it sit for five minutes until foamy.
2
Mix in the mashed bananas, butter, and egg until smooth.
3
Stir in the flour and salt until a soft dough forms.
4
Knead the dough on a floured surface for about five minutes, then let it rise in a greased bowl for one hour.
5
Roll the dough out into a large rectangle on a floured surface.
6
Spread the melted butter over the dough and sprinkle with the brown sugar and cinnamon.
7
Roll the dough into a tight log and cut it into equal pieces using a sharp knife.
8
Place the rolls in a greased baking pan and let them rise for another thirty minutes.
9
Bake at 350 degrees Fahrenheit for 20 to 25 minutes until golden brown.
10
Beat the cream cheese, powdered sugar, and vanilla together, then spread the icing over the warm rolls.

💡 Tips

Serve these warm while the icing is still slightly melted for the best texture. You can store any leftovers in an airtight container for up to three days. If you need to keep them longer, wrap them tightly and freeze them for up to one month.

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