Banana Bread Cinnamon Rolls with Peanut Butter Frosting

Indulge in the comforting warmth of banana bread transformed into cinnamon rolls, finished with a decadent peanut butter frosting. Here’s a step-by-step guide to creating this treat.

Dough Ingredients:

• 6 tablespoons butter
• 1/2 cup milk
• 1 tablespoon honey
• 1/3 cup sugar, divided
• 1 teaspoon cinnamon
• 1/4 teaspoon allspice
• 1/2 cup warm water (110°F)
• 1 teaspoon kosher salt
• 1 package instant yeast
• 1 cup mashed ripe bananas (about 2 medium bananas)
• 3 1/2 to 4 1/2 cups all-purpose or gluten-free 1:1 flour

Filling and Topping Ingredients:

• 1 cup brown sugar
• 1 1/2 teaspoons cinnamon
• 4 tablespoons butter, at room temperature
• 1 cup heavy cream (optional, for a moist cinnamon roll)

Frosting Ingredients:

• 8 ounces cream cheese, softened
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
• 1 1/2 cups powdered sugar
• 1 cup creamy peanut butter
• Up to 4 tablespoons milk, as needed

Instructions:

For the Rolls:

1. In a bowl, whisk together warm water, honey, yeast, and half the sugar. Let sit for 5 minutes until bubbly and foamy.
2. Heat milk, remaining sugar, and butter until scalded, then let it cool slightly.
3. Mash the bananas in a separate bowl.
4. On low, mix the milk mixture into the bananas, then add the yeast mixture.
5. Combine flour, salt, and spices. Gradually add to the wet ingredients, mixing continuously. After adding all the flour, mix for 3 more minutes.
6. On a floured surface, gently fold the dough about 5 times, then roll out to a 9×12″ rectangle.
7. Mix filling ingredients and spread over the dough. Roll tightly and cut into 9 rolls.
8. Place rolls in a buttered baking dish, cover, and let rise until doubled, about 1-3 hours.
9. Preheat the oven to 350°F.
10. Pour heavy cream over risen rolls if desired, then bake for 30-35 minutes.

For the Frosting:

1. Beat together cream cheese, vanilla, powdered sugar, and peanut butter. Adjust consistency with milk as needed.
2. Once rolls are cooled, spread frosting over the top.

Serve these Banana Bread Cinnamon Rolls with a generous layer of peanut butter frosting and savor the delightful blend of flavors. Enjoy the twist on a classic!