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A banana cinnamon roll on a white plate topped with cream cheese icing.
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Banana Cinnamon Rolls

My banana cinnamon rolls are soft, fluffy, warmly spiced, and packed with banana flavor from the dough and the homemade banana bread syrup.
Prep Time30 minutes
Cook Time50 minutes
Rise Time1 hour
Total Time2 hours 20 minutes
Course: Breakfast, Brunch, Dessert
Cuisine: American
Keyword: banana bread syrup, banana cinnamon rolls, banana syrup, Cinnamon Rolls, Cream Cheese Frosting, homemade cinnamon rolls
Servings: 7 Large Cinnamon Rolls
Calories: 1221kcal
Author: Terri Weir

Ingredients

Dough

Banana Bread Syrup

Filling

Cream Cheese Icing

Instructions

  • Spray a 9x13 baking dish, or a round baking dish, with non-stick cooking spray.

Dough

  • In a small saucepan, over medium heat, brown butter while stirring constantly. Cook until the butter turns a slight amber color.
  • Remove from heat and set aside to cool.
  • Heat milk for 35-40 seconds in the microwave or until warm (100 degrees - 110 degrees).
  • In a small bowl, stir together the yeast, 1 teaspoon sugar, and 1 tablespoon of warm milk. Let the yeast mixture sit for 4-5 minutes or until foamy.
  • Using a stand mixer with the dough hook attached, place flour, slightly cooled brown butter, eggs, salt, vanilla extract, yeast mixture, and the remaining milk and sugar into the bowl of the stand mixer.
  • On medium speed, knead dough until a ball forms. Add additional flour 1 tablespoon at a time, if needed.
  • Once the dough ball is formed, transfer dough into a lightly oiled bowl, cover with a clean kitchen towel, place in a warm place and let rise for 1 hour or until doubled in size.
  • Once the dough has risen, transfer onto a floured surface and shape into a rectangle.
  • Using a rolling pin, roll dough out into a large rectangle, about ¼ inch thick.

Banana Bread Syrup

  • In a medium saucepan, add banana, brown sugar, water, and cinnamon. Stir until combined.
  • Over medium heat, let simmer for 10-15 minutes.
  • Strain mixture into a bowl and let cool.
  • Once syrup is cool, stir in vanilla extract.

Filling

  • In a medium bowl, add softened butter, brown sugar, granulated sugar, and cinnamon together until well incorporated.
  • Now, evenly spread the filling mixture over the rolled out dough.
  • Using a sharp knife or pizza cutter, cut the rolled out dough vertically into 1 ½ inch strips.
  • Roll each piece of dough cinnamon rolls and place in the prepared pie dish.
  • Cover with a clean kitchen towel and let rise in a warm place for 1 hour, or until the rolls double in size.
  • Preheat the oven to 350 degrees.
  • Once rolls have risen, pour ¼ cup of banana bread syrup over top of the rolls.
  • Bake in the preheated oven for 25-30 minutes or until rolls are baked through and slightly golden on top.
  • Remove from the oven and let cool slightly.

Cream Cheese Icing

  • In a medium sized bowl, beat the cream cheese and butter, using a hand mixer, until light and fluffy.
  • Add vanilla and mix until well incorporated.
  • Slowly add powdered sugar and beat until fully mixed and smooth.
  • Once rolls have cooled until just warm, spread cream cheese frosting over top.
  • Serve warm and enjoy.

Notes

  • Use very ripe bananas. Brown-spotted bananas have much more banana flavor and natural sweetness.
  • Don't overheat the milk. Milk that's too hot can kill the yeast.
  • Give the dough enough time to rise. If your kitchen is cool, the first or second rise may take a little longer.
  • Don't add too much flour. Add it gradually if needed. You want a soft, slightly tacky dough rather than a stiff one.
  • Let the brown butter cool. It should be slightly warm, not hot, when it goes into the dough.
  • Don't skip the second rise. This is what helps create light and fluffy cinnamon rolls.
  • Wait before icing. If the rolls are extremely hot, the cream cheese icing will melt completely.
 
Nutritional values are approximate.
 
Please note that these values can change with different brands and any modifications made to the recipe. For the most accurate information, use a nutritional calculator with the exact brands and measurements.

Nutrition

Calories: 1221kcal | Carbohydrates: 187g | Protein: 14g | Fat: 48g | Saturated Fat: 30g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 2g | Monounsaturated Fat: 12g | Trans Fat: 2g | Cholesterol: 172mg | Sodium: 746mg | Potassium: 399mg | Fiber: 5g | Sugar: 115g | Vitamin A: 1588IU | Vitamin C: 3mg | Calcium: 156mg | Iron: 5mg