Banana Nut Cinnamon Rolls

By srumbel

These easy no yeast Banana Nut Cinnamon Rolls are a great way to have breakfast on the table in under 45 minutes. The banana flavor really shines through and make the dough sweet and soft.
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Ingredients

• For the Cinnamon Filling
• 3/4 cup brown sugar
• 1/4 cup sugar
• 2 teaspoons cinnamon
• 1/4 teaspoon nutmeg
• 1/4 cup finely chopped walnuts
• 1 Tablespoon, butter, melted
• For the Rolls
• 2 3/4 cups flour
• 2 Tablespoons sugar
• 1 1/2 teaspoons baking powder
• 1 1/2 teaspoons baking soda
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 1/2 cup mashed banana (1 banana)
• 7 Tablespoons butter, melted and divided
• 3/4 cup buttermilk
• For the Cream Cheese Frosting
• 4 ounces cream cheese, softened
• 1 cup powdered sugar
• 1 teaspoon milk
• 1/4 teaspoon vanilla extract
• 1/4 cup finely chopped walnuts (optional)

Details

Preparation time 20mins
Cooking time 38mins

Preparation

Step 1

Preheat the oven to 425 degrees. Spread 1 Tablespoon butter in an 8x8 pan.

Mix together the filling ingredients until they resemble sand. Set aside.

Sift together the dry ingredients. Create a well in the center of the flour.

Add the buttermilk, banana, and 2 Tablespoons melted butter. Mix with a fork until a soft dough forms.

Turn the dough out onto a floured surface. Knead a few times, but do not over mix or the dough will get tough.

Press the dough out with your fingers into a 10" by 14" rectangle.

Spread 2 Tablespoons melted butter over the dough. Sprinkle with the cinnamon filling, leaving 1/2 inch on all sides.

Roll up gently from the shortest end. Use a spatula or butter knife to loosen the roll if the dough sticks to the counter.

Cut a small piece off each end to even it up. Cut the roll into 9 even slices.

Place the rolls in the prepared pan.

Drizzle the rolls with the last 2 Tablespoons of melted butter. Bake for 18-20 minutes.

Let cool for a few minutes.

Stir together the frosting ingredients. Serve the rolls warm with frosting and extra nuts, if desired.


Notes

*Leave the nuts out if you or a family member has a tree nut allergy.

Nutrition Information:
Yield:
9
Serving Size:
1