Banana Bread Cinnamon Rolls With Peanut Butter Frosting
Do you love the taste of freshly baked banana bread? How about the irresistible aroma of warm cinnamon rolls fresh from the oven? Well, why not combine the two and make the ultimate breakfast treat - banana bread cinnamon rolls! And to take it to the next level, top them off with a creamy and decadent peanut butter frosting. In this article, we'll take you through every step of this delicious recipe so that you can make it for yourself at home.
Ingredients
- 1 batch of your favorite banana bread dough (we recommend using a basic recipe that uses flour, sugar, eggs, butter, and mashed bananas)
- 1/4 cup brown sugar
- 1 tablespoon cinnamon
- 1/4 cup chopped walnuts (optional)
- 1/2 cup creamy peanut butter
- 1/4 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 1/2 cup powdered sugar
- 1-2 tablespoons milk
Instructions
Before starting, preheat your oven to 350°F and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- Roll out your banana bread dough into a rectangle shape, about 1/4 inch thick.
- In a small bowl, mix together the brown sugar and cinnamon.
- Sprinkle the cinnamon-sugar mixture evenly over the banana bread dough, leaving a 1-inch border around the edges.
- If desired, sprinkle chopped walnuts over the cinnamon-sugar mixture.
- Starting at one of the short ends, tightly roll up the banana bread dough into a log shape.
- Cut the log into 1-inch slices and place them on the prepared baking sheet, leaving about 1 inch of space between each roll.
- Bake the banana bread cinnamon rolls for 15-20 minutes, or until lightly golden brown on top.
- While the cinnamon rolls are baking, make the peanut butter frosting. In a medium bowl, mix together the peanut butter, softened butter, powdered sugar, and milk until smooth and creamy.
- Once the cinnamon rolls are done, remove them from the oven and let them cool for a few minutes.
- Top each cinnamon roll with a generous dollop of peanut butter frosting, spreading it out into an even layer.
- Serve the banana bread cinnamon rolls warm and enjoy!
Variations
While the recipe above is pretty perfect as is, there are a few variations you can try to switch it up.
- Chocolate chips - add a handful of chocolate chips to the cinnamon-sugar mixture for a delightful burst of chocolate in every bite.
- Raisins or dried cranberries - mix raisins or dried cranberries in with the cinnamon-sugar mixture for a fruity twist.
- Cream cheese frosting - if you're not a peanut butter fan, try making a cream cheese frosting instead. Mix together 4oz cream cheese, 2 tablespoons unsalted butter, 1/2 cup powdered sugar, and 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract until smooth.
Conclusion
With this recipe, you can enjoy the best of both worlds - the delicious taste of banana bread and the gooey goodness of cinnamon rolls. And when you top them off with peanut butter frosting, it takes them to a whole new level of decadence. So next time you're in the mood for a special breakfast treat, give these banana bread cinnamon rolls a try. We promise you won't regret it!