Give your mornings a sweet upgrade with these homemade banana cinnamon rolls, combining the warmth of classic cinnamon swirls and soft banana bread. Each roll is packed with mashed banana in the dough, layered with brown sugar and cinnamon filling, and optionally dotted with walnuts. After baking, they’re slathered in rich cream cheese icing that melts into every crevice. Expect fluffy, golden bites with a fragrant aroma and reliably satisfying texture—perfect for breakfast or as a comforting treat any time of day.
Ingredients
Warm milk: It activates the yeast and keeps the dough tender Choose whole milk if possible for richness
Active dry yeast: The key to that fluffy rise Always check the date for freshness
Granulated sugar: Sweetens the dough and gets the yeast working Use fine sugar so it dissolves easily
Melted unsalted butter: Gives richness to both dough and filling Go for real butter not margarine
Large eggs: Add structure and softness Fresh eggs yield the best flavor
Salt: Balances the sweetness and brings out all the other flavors
All-purpose flour: The foundation of the dough Use a brand you trust for consistent results
Mashed banana: Ripe bananas create extra moistness and banana bread flavor Look for peels with brown spots
Brown sugar: Makes the filling gooey and caramel-like Dark brown gives deeper flavor
Ground cinnamon: Essential for the classic cinnamon roll experience Choose true cinnamon for best result
Chopped walnuts: Optional for crunch Use fresh nuts and toast lightly to bring out flavor
Cream cheese: The start of a tangy creamy icing Let it come to room temperature for smoother mixing
Powdered sugar: For silky sweet frosting Always sift to avoid lumps
Vanilla extract: Adds warm undertones Real vanilla makes the flavor pop
Instructions
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