Banana Nut Cinnamon Rolls

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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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  • 20 mins
  • 38 mins

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)

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

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