There’s nothing quite like the comforting aroma of freshly baked cinnamon rolls filling your home. But what if we took this classic treat up a notch? Enter banana nut cinnamon rolls—a soft, fluffy, and flavorful twist on the traditional recipe. These rolls combine the natural sweetness of ripe bananas, crunchy nuts, and warm cinnamon spice for an unforgettable homemade treat.
Take the traditional cinnamon rolls to the next level by combining them with one of your favorite breakfast treats with this Banana Nut Cinnamon Rolls recipe!
Nothing says Good Morning quite like a batch of freshly prepared Banana Nut Cinnamon Rolls. Combine the flavor of two incredible baked desserts into one sweet treat that you can have for breakfast or a snack whenever you want!
Prepared with simple ingredients, these Banana Nut Cinnamon Rolls will blow you away with how great they taste.
Banana Nut Cinnamon Rolls
When you think of baked breakfast treats, which foods come to mind? Most likely, you’ve thought of banana nut bread and cinnamon rolls, two incredibly tasty and popular treats that people love to eat. With this recipe for Banana Nut Cinnamon Rolls, however, you can have the best of both worlds. Because I’m the kind of person who has a tough time picking between the two, I love this recipe because I can enjoy both flavors in one simple yet delicious baked treat.
Why You’ll Love the Banana Cinnamon Rolls
- Perfect Combo – Who wouldn’t love the combination of cinnamon rolls with banana flavoring? You’ll even use fresh banana slices in this recipe.
- Sweet & Tasty – These Banana Nut Cinnamon Rolls are sweet and full of flavor. If you want to have something enjoyable as a quick breakfast or snack throughout the day, you need this recipe in your life.
- Easy to Make – Whether you have much baking experience or not, you can enjoy this recipe because it’s simple and stress-free. You’ll have the perfect treat prepared and ready to eat in no time.
Banana Rolls Ingredients
- All-Purpose Flour – Use the flour as the base for the dough of these cinnamon rolls with bananas and nuts.
- Ripe Bananas – Mash your ripe bananas and combine them with the flour until you reach the ideal consistency.
- Sliced Bananas – In addition to the mashed bananas, you’ll need fresh sliced bananas for the filling.
- Butter – Use unsalted butter and allow it to sit out and soften before adding it to your other filling ingredients.
- Cream Cheese – Let your cream cheese sit out with the butter to reach room temperature, making it easier to use when preparing the frosting.
You’ll need several other ingredients, such as salt, sugar, yeast, ground cinnamon, vanilla extract, and walnuts!
Banana Nut Cinnamon Rolls Variations
- If you’re not a big fan of walnuts or don’t have them on hand to use, you can leave them out or add other types of nuts, such as glazed pecans or even crushed salted peanuts.
- With the cream cheese frosting, you can toss some raisins on top of your Banana Nut Cinnamon Rolls. They’ll taste great with the cinnamon flavoring and the sweet banana taste.
- If you’re a chocolate lover, you can drizzle a bit of chocolate syrup over your cream cheese frosting or mix it in with the frosting before spreading it on top of these cinnamon rolls.
Cinnamon Rolls with Banana Notes
- Make sure you’re giving your dough enough time to rise. After you’ve placed it in your greased bowl and covered it, let it sit and expand for at least an hour, if not longer than that.
- Always grease your baking dish before adding the cinnamon roll dough to it to keep the dough from getting stuck to the sides.
- When cutting your log into pieces, plain dental floss works wonders at helping with the process and is super convenient. If you don’t have dental floss, you can always use thread.
Banana Nut Cinnamon Rolls FAQs
Do I add the frosting when the cinnamon rolls have cooled down?
No, you don’t have to wait for the cinnamon rolls to cool down before you begin spreading the frosting on top. Instead, you can add it while they’re still warm so that some of it melts into the dough.
Which cream cheese should I use?
Any brand of cream cheese will work. You can use whipped cream cheese or the traditional kind, depending on what you like best.
How will I know when these cinnamon rolls are ready to remove from the oven?
Check the cinnamon rolls at the 30-minute mark. If they’re golden brown, they’re ready to go. If not, you can leave them in the oven for an additional five minutes before taking them out, preparing your frosting, and adding it on top with the walnuts.
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Ingredients
Banana Dough
- 4-4 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
- 3/4 cup milk lukewarm
- 1 package 0.25 oz fast-acting dry yeast
- 1/4 cup + 1 teaspoon granulated sugar
- 1/3 cup unsalted butter melted
- 3/4 cup mashed ripe bananas
- 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
Filling
- 3 ripe bananas sliced
- 4 tablespoons unsalted butter softened
- 1/2 cup light brown sugar
- 2 tablespoons ground cinnamon
- 1/2 cup walnuts chopped
Cream Cheese Frosting
- 6 oz cream cheese room temperature
- 4 tablespoons unsalted butter softened
- 1-1 1/2 cup powdered sugar sifted
- 1/3 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1/4 cup walnuts chopped
- ground cinnamon for sprinkling
Instructions
- In a large bowl or a bowl of a stand mixer, combine the warm milk with yeast and 1 teaspoon of sugar. Stir to combine. Let sit for about 10-15 minutes until the mixture becomes foamy.
- Add the remaining sugar, salt, vanilla, and melted butter. Mix until well combined.
- Add half of the flour. Change to a dough hook and mix on low until smooth. Add the mashed banana and mix on low until combined. Slowly add the remaining flour until fully incorporated. Knead for another 5 minutes until the dough is smooth and not sticky.
- Place the dough into a large well-greased bowl, cover with plastic wrap. Let the dough rise in a warm draft-free place until it has doubled, about 1 hour.
- Grease a large baking dish (9×13 inch). Set aside.
- Transfer the dough to a lightly floured work surface. Using a rolling pin, roll the dough out into the shape of a rectangle. Spread the softened butter over the surface of the dough and top evenly with sugar, cinnamon, and nuts. Layer evenly sliced bananas.
- Roll up the dough into a long tight log. Pinch to seal the edges. Gently squeeze to compact the log of dough.
- Cut the log into 12 equal pieces. You can use dental floss or a thin thread. Place the rolls into the prepared pan. Cover it with a towel and let proof for about 30 minutes for the second time.
- Preheat oven to 350°F. Bake the rolls for 30-35 minutes until the tops start turning golden-brown. Remove from the oven and allow to cool slightly.
- Meanwhile make the frosting. Add the cream cheese and butter to a mixing bowl. Mix on medium speed until light and fluffy. Mix in the powdered sugar and vanilla. Beat until smooth and well combined.
- Spread the frosting over the warm rolls. Top with walnuts and cinnamon.
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