Description
Delight in these homemade Peanut Butter Banana Cinnamon Rolls, featuring a soft dough layered with creamy peanut butter, brown sugar, cinnamon, and fresh banana slices. Baked to golden perfection and drizzled with a luscious peanut butter glaze, these rolls offer a sweet and nutty twist on the classic cinnamon roll, perfect for breakfast or a special treat.
Ingredients
Banana Cinnamon Roll Dough
- 4 tablespoons unsalted butter, softened
- 3 tablespoons creamy peanut butter
- ¼ cup brown sugar
- 1 tablespoon ground cinnamon
- 1 medium banana, thinly sliced into about 30 slices
Glaze
- 3 tablespoons peanut butter
- 1 cup confectioners sugar
- 3-4 tablespoons non-dairy milk of choice
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Instructions
- Prepare the dough: Make the banana cinnamon roll dough as directed through Step 3, allowing the dough to rise until it doubles in size. This process ensures a light and fluffy texture for your rolls.
- Roll out and layer: Grease a 9×13-inch baking dish with butter or coconut oil. Lightly flour a flat surface and rolling pin, then gently roll out the dough into a 15×9-inch rectangle. Spread softened butter and peanut butter evenly over the dough. Sprinkle brown sugar followed by ground cinnamon over the buttered surface, gently pressing so the sugar absorbs slightly. Arrange the banana slices in three long rows on top.
- Form the rolls: Starting from one long side, carefully roll the dough into a tight log, seam side down. Trim no more than 1 inch from each end. Using dental floss or a serrated knife, slice the roll into approximately 1½-inch-wide pieces, resulting in 12 rolls. Place the rolls in the prepared pan, leaving space between each to rise, and place in a draft-free area or warm oven to rise again for about 15 minutes.
- Bake the rolls: Preheat the oven to 350ºF (175ºC). Remove the rolls from the warming area if applicable and bake for 18-20 minutes or until they turn light golden brown.
- Prepare the glaze: While rolls cool, whisk together peanut butter, confectioners sugar, vanilla extract, and 3 tablespoons non-dairy milk in a medium bowl. Add a little more milk if the glaze is too thick. Drizzle the creamy glaze over the warm cinnamon rolls and serve immediately for the best experience.
Notes
- Use just enough flour when rolling out the dough to avoid stiffness.
- The floss method for slicing ensures clean cuts without squishing the rolls.
- For an overnight rise, refrigerate the rolls after shaping and bake fresh in the morning.
- Non-dairy milk alternatives work well for the glaze and add a subtle flavor variation.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Breakfast
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
