Banana Nut Cinnamon Rolls

By srumbel

These easy no yeast 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
• 2 Tablespoons, 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)
• 6 Tablespoons butter, melted
• 3/4 cup buttermilk
• For the Cream Cheese Frosting
• 4 ounces cream cheese, softened
• 1 cup powdered sugar
• 1 teaspoon milk
• 1/4 cup finely chopped walnuts (optional)

Preparation

Step 1

Mix together the filling ingredients until they resemble sand. Set aside.
Sift together the dry ingredients. Add the buttermilk, banana, and 4 Tablespoons melted butter. Mix until a soft dough forms. Turn out onto a floured surface. Knead a few times. 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 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.
Spread the last Tablespoon of melted butter in an 8"x8" pan. Place the rolls in the pan. Bake at 425 degrees for 18-20 minutes. Let cool for a few minutes.
Whisk together the frosting ingredients. Serve the rolls warm with frosting and extra nuts if desired. Makes 9 cinnamon rolls.
Notes

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