Description
Delight in the comforting flavors of Banana Nut Cinnamon Rolls, combining ripe bananas, toasted nuts, and warm cinnamon in this fluffy breakfast treat.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1/4 cup sugar
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1 packet active dry yeast (about 2 1/4 teaspoons)
- 1/2 cup warm milk
- 1/4 cup melted butter
- 1 large egg
- 1 ripe banana, mashed
- 1 tablespoon ground cinnamon
- 1/2 cup brown sugar
- 1/2 cup chopped toasted nuts (walnuts or pecans)
- 1 cup powdered sugar (for glaze)
- 2 tablespoons milk (for glaze)
- 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract (for glaze)
Instructions
- Activate the yeast: In a small bowl, dissolve the yeast in warm milk. Let it sit for about 5 minutes until frothy.
- Combine dry ingredients: In a large mixing bowl, whisk together the flour, sugar, and salt until well blended.
- Create the dough: Add the yeast mixture, melted butter, beaten egg, and mashed banana to the dry ingredients. Mix until a soft dough forms.
- Knead the dough: Transfer to a floured surface and knead for about 5-7 minutes until smooth and elastic.
- Let the dough rise: Place in a greased bowl, cover, and let rise for about 1 hour until doubled in size.
- Roll out the dough: Punch down and roll out on a floured surface into a large rectangle about 1/2 inch thick.
- Add the filling: Spread melted butter over the dough, then sprinkle generously with brown sugar, ground cinnamon, and toasted nuts.
- Shape the rolls: Roll tightly from one end to the other and slice into 1-inch pieces.
- Second rise: Arrange sliced rolls in a greased baking dish, cover, and let rise for another 30 minutes.
- Bake to perfection: Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C) and bake for 25-30 minutes until golden brown.
- Glaze them up: Whisk together powdered sugar, milk, and vanilla extract, then drizzle over warm rolls.
Notes
Make-ahead method: Prepare the dough the night before and refrigerate after the first rise. They also freeze well for up to 2 months.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 roll
- Calories: 220
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 7g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 34g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 30mg
Keywords: banana, cinnamon rolls, breakfast, brunch, dessert