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Banana Bread Cinnamon Rolls With Cream Cheese Frosting


  • Author: sarah
  • Total Time: 45 minutes
  • Yield: 12 rolls 1x
  • Diet: Vegetarian

Description

A delightful fusion of banana bread and cinnamon rolls topped with luscious cream cheese frosting.


Ingredients

Scale
  • 2 ripe bananas
  • 2 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1/2 cup sugar
  • 1 teaspoon baking powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt
  • 1/2 cup milk
  • 1/4 cup butter, melted
  • 1 egg
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 1 tablespoon cinnamon
  • 1/2 cup cream cheese, softened
  • 1/4 cup powdered sugar
  • 1 tablespoon milk (for frosting)

Instructions

  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
  2. Mash the bananas in a bowl and stir in melted butter.
  3. Add sugar, egg, milk, and vanilla and mix well.
  4. In another bowl, mix flour, baking powder, baking soda, salt, and cinnamon.
  5. Stir dry ingredients into wet until just combined.
  6. Flour a surface and roll out the dough into a rectangle.
  7. Spread melted butter and sprinkle sugar and cinnamon over the dough.
  8. Roll the dough tightly and slice into rolls.
  9. Place rolls in a greased baking dish and bake 25 to 30 minutes until golden.
  10. Mix cream cheese, powdered sugar, and milk until smooth for the frosting.
  11. Let rolls cool slightly and spread frosting on top before serving.

Notes

For a lighter version, substitute half the sugar with applesauce and use low-fat cream cheese.

  • Prep Time: 15 minutes
  • Cook Time: 30 minutes
  • Category: Dessert
  • Method: Baking
  • Cuisine: American

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1 roll
  • Calories: 200
  • Sugar: 10g
  • Sodium: 200mg
  • Fat: 8g
  • Saturated Fat: 4g
  • Unsaturated Fat: 3g
  • Trans Fat: 0g
  • Carbohydrates: 30g
  • Fiber: 1g
  • Protein: 3g
  • Cholesterol: 50mg

Keywords: banana bread, cinnamon rolls, cream cheese frosting, dessert, baking