Banana bread or cinnamon rolls? Why choose when you can have both! These hybrid beauties combine everything we love: the tender sweetness of banana bread with the warm, gooey spice of cinnamon rolls. Topped off with a silky glaze or rich cream cheese frosting, they’re perfect for breakfast, brunch, or dessert—and they’re easier to make than you’d think.
Whether you’re hosting a cozy brunch or just need something special to go with coffee, these rolls deliver pure joy in every bite.
🧾 Ingredients (Table Format)
| For the Dough | |
|---|---|
| All-purpose flour | 2 cups (plus extra for dusting) |
| Granulated sugar | ¼ cup |
| Active dry yeast | 1 packet (2¼ teaspoons) |
| Salt | ½ teaspoon |
| Mashed ripe banana | ½ cup (about 1 large banana) |
| Milk | ¼ cup (whole preferred) |
| Unsalted butter (melted) | ¼ cup |
| Egg (large) | 1 |
| Vanilla extract | 1 teaspoon |
| For the Filling | |
|---|---|
| Unsalted butter (softened) | ¼ cup |
| Brown sugar (light or dark) | ½ cup |
| Ground cinnamon | 1½ teaspoons |
| Chopped walnuts or pecans (opt.) | ¼ cup |
| For the Glaze | |
|---|---|
| Powdered sugar | 1 cup |
| Milk or cream | 2–3 tablespoons |
| Vanilla extract | ½ teaspoon |
| Optional Cream Cheese Frosting | |
|---|---|
| Cream cheese (softened) | 4 oz |
| Unsalted butter (softened) | 2 tablespoons |
| Powdered sugar | 1 cup |
| Vanilla extract | ½ teaspoon |
| Milk | 1–2 tablespoons (for consistency) |
🍽️ Step-by-Step Instructions
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