Banana Bread Cinnamon Rolls

These Banana Bread Cinnamon Rolls combine the comforting flavors of banana bread with the sweet, gooey cinnamon swirl of classic cinnamon rolls. Soft, fluffy, and bursting with banana goodness, they make a perfect breakfast treat or snack.

Ingredients:

For the dough:

• 3 ripe bananas, mashed

• 1/2 cup sugar

• 2 teaspoons instant yeast

• 1/4 cup warm water

• 3 cups all-purpose flour

• 1/2 teaspoon salt

• 1/4 cup unsalted butter, melted

• 1/4 cup milk
  
  

For the filling:

• 1/2 cup brown sugar

• 2 tablespoons ground cinnamon

• 1/4 cup unsalted butter, softened
  
  

For the glaze:

• 1 cup powdered sugar

• 2 tablespoons milk

• 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract

Directions:

1. In a small bowl, dissolve yeast in warm water and let sit for about 5 minutes until foamy.

2. In a large bowl, combine mashed bananas, sugar, melted butter, milk, and yeast mixture. Mix well.

3. Gradually add flour and salt, mixing until a soft dough forms. Knead on a floured surface for about 5-7 minutes until smooth and elastic.

4. Place dough in a greased bowl, cover, and let rise in a warm place until doubled in size, about 1-1.5 hours.

5. Roll out dough into a rectangle on a floured surface. Spread softened butter evenly over the dough.

6. Mix brown sugar and cinnamon, then sprinkle over the buttered dough.

7. Roll up the dough tightly from the long edge and cut into 12 equal slices.

8. Place slices in a greased baking dish, cover, and let rise for another 30 minutes.

9. Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Bake rolls for 25-30 minutes or until golden brown.

10. Meanwhile, whisk together powdered sugar, milk, and vanilla to make the glaze.

11. Drizzle glaze over warm cinnamon rolls before serving.
    
    

Nutritional Information (per serving, makes 12 rolls):

• Calories: Approximately 220

• Protein: 3g

• Fat: 7g

• Carbohydrates: 35g

• Fiber: 1g

• Sugar: 15g

• Sodium: 150mg