Name: Banana Bread Cinnamon Rolls
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 1 h 15 min
Cuisine: American
Ingredients: 2 ripe bananas (mashed); 2 1/2 cups whole wheat flour or oat flour (plus more for dusting); 1/4 cup warm almond milk (or any milk); 2 tbsp maple syrup or coconut sugar; 1/4 cup melted coconut oil or butter; 1 tbsp instant yeast; 1 tsp vanilla extract; 1/2 tsp salt; 2 tbsp coconut oil or softened butter (for filling); 1/3 cup coconut sugar (for filling); 2 tsp ground cinnamon (for filling); 1/2 cup Greek yogurt or dairy-free yogurt (for optional frosting); 1 tbsp maple syrup (for optional frosting); 1/2 tsp vanilla extract (for optional frosting); Optional add-ons: chopped walnuts or pecans, mini dark chocolate chips

Description

A delightful fusion of banana bread and cinnamon rolls, offering a moist and tender treat that’s perfect for breakfast or brunch.

Ingredients

2 ripe bananas (mashed)
2 1/2 cups whole wheat flour or oat flour (plus more for dusting)
1/4 cup warm almond milk (or any milk)
2 tbsp maple syrup or coconut sugar
1/4 cup melted coconut oil or butter
1 tbsp instant yeast
1 tsp vanilla extract
1/2 tsp salt
2 tbsp coconut oil or softened butter (for filling)
1/3 cup coconut sugar (for filling)
2 tsp ground cinnamon (for filling)
1/2 cup Greek yogurt or dairy-free yogurt (for optional frosting)
1 tbsp maple syrup (for optional frosting)
1/2 tsp vanilla extract (for optional frosting)
Optional add-ons: chopped walnuts or pecans, mini dark chocolate chips

Instructions

Prepare the Dough: Warm the almond milk to ~110°F, mix with maple syrup and sprinkle yeast on top. Let it sit for 5–10 minutes until frothy. In a large bowl, combine mashed bananas, melted coconut oil, vanilla, and salt. Add in the yeast mixture. Gradually add the flour, mixing with a spatula until a soft dough forms. Knead dough on a floured surface for 5–7 minutes until smooth and elastic. Place in a greased bowl, cover, and let rise in a warm place for 1 hour.
Make the Filling: Mix softened coconut oil, cinnamon, and coconut sugar to form a spreadable paste.
Assemble the Rolls: Roll out dough into a rectangle (~12×9 inches), spread cinnamon mixture evenly over the surface, roll tightly from the long edge, and slice into 9–12 rolls.
Final Rise: Place rolls in a greased baking dish, cover, and let rise again for 30 minutes.
Bake: Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C) and bake for 20–25 minutes until golden.
Frost & Serve: Mix frosting ingredients and spread on warm rolls.

Notes

For best results, use very ripe bananas for flavor and binding. Let the rolls cool slightly before frosting to prevent melting.

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

Nutrition

Serving Size: 1 roll
Calories: 250
Sugar: 10g
Sodium: 300mg
Fat: 10g
Saturated Fat: 5g
Unsaturated Fat: 4g
Trans Fat: 0g
Carbohydrates: 35g
Fiber: 3g
Protein: 5g
Cholesterol: 15mg

Keywords: banana bread, cinnamon rolls, breakfast, brunch, baking