Banana Bread Cinnamon Rolls 🍌🍞✨

A cozy twist on classic cinnamon rolls—soft dough enriched with banana flavor and filled with sweet cinnamon sugar.

Ingredients

For the Dough

• 3 to 3½ cups all-purpose flour
• 1 packet (2¼ tsp) active dry yeast
• ¼ cup granulated sugar
• ½ teaspoon salt
• 1 cup warm milk (110°F / 43°C)
• 1 large ripe banana, mashed
• ¼ cup unsalted butter, melted
• 1 large egg
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract

For the Filling

• ½ cup brown sugar
• 2 tablespoons ground cinnamon
• ¼ cup unsalted butter, softened

For the Glaze

• 1 cup powdered sugar
• 2–3 tablespoons milk
• ½ teaspoon vanilla extract

Instructions

1. Activate Yeast: In a small bowl, dissolve yeast in warm milk with a teaspoon of sugar. Let sit until foamy.
2. Mix Dough: In a large bowl, combine mashed banana, melted butter, egg, sugar, salt, and vanilla. Add yeast mixture and flour gradually until a soft dough forms.
3. Knead: Knead dough for 8–10 minutes until smooth and elastic. Place in a greased bowl, cover, and let rise 1–2 hours until doubled.
4. Prepare Filling: Mix brown sugar and cinnamon. Spread softened butter over rolled dough, then sprinkle sugar mixture evenly.
5. Shape Rolls: Roll dough into a log and cut into 12 equal pieces. Place in a greased baking dish.
6. Second Rise: Cover and let rise 30–45 minutes until puffy.
7. Bake: Bake at 350°F (175°C) for 25–30 minutes until golden brown.
8. Glaze: Whisk powdered sugar, milk, and vanilla. Drizzle over warm rolls.

Why You’ll Love It

• Banana adds natural sweetness and moisture.
• Classic cinnamon roll flavor with a fruity twist.
• Perfect for breakfast, brunch, or dessert.

Caption & Engagement

Caption: “Banana Bread meets Cinnamon Rolls—soft, sweet, and irresistible! 🍌🍞✨”

• Comment prompt: “Would you drizzle extra glaze or keep it light?”
• Rotating closers: “Save this recipe for weekend baking.” • “Tag a friend who loves cinnamon rolls.” • “Sweet comfort made simple.”