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Easy Banana Bread Cinnamon Rolls

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  • Author: Emily

Description

Soft, fluffy cinnamon rolls meet the cozy sweetness of banana bread in this quick and easy treat, topped with a warm vanilla glaze.


Ingredients

  • Ripe Bananas: 2 medium, mashed
  • All-Purpose Flour: 3 cups
  • Baking Powder: 2 teaspoons
  • Salt: ½ teaspoon
  • Non-Dairy Milk: ¾ cup, warmed
  • Coconut Oil or Vegan Butter: ¼ cup, melted
  • Maple Syrup: ¼ cup
  • Vanilla Extract: 2 teaspoons
  • Brown Sugar: ½ cup
  • Ground Cinnamon: 2 tablespoons
  • Optional Nuts or Chocolate Chips: ½ cup
  • Powdered Sugar: 1 cup
  • Non-Dairy Milk (for glaze): 2–3 tablespoons
  • Vanilla Extract (for glaze): ½ teaspoon


Instructions

  1. Preheat Your Equipment: Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease a 9×13-inch baking dish.
  2. Combine Ingredients: Mash bananas in a bowl. Add warm milk, coconut oil, maple syrup, and vanilla. In another bowl, mix flour, baking powder, and salt. Combine wet and dry ingredients into a soft dough.
  3. Prepare Your Cooking Vessel: On a floured surface, roll the dough into a ¼-inch thick rectangle.
  4. Assemble the Dish: Spread melted coconut oil on the dough. Sprinkle with brown sugar, cinnamon, and optional add-ins. Roll tightly and slice into 12 rolls.
  5. Cook to Perfection: Arrange rolls in the dish and bake for 25–30 minutes until golden.
  6. Finishing Touches: Whisk powdered sugar, milk, and vanilla into glaze. Drizzle over slightly cooled rolls.
  7. Serve and Enjoy: Serve warm with extra glaze or toppings as desired.

Notes

  • Use overripe bananas for the best flavor and moisture.
  • For extra gooey rolls, cover with foil halfway through baking.
  • Reheat in microwave or oven to refresh softness.
  • Add crushed walnuts for a banana bread vibe.