Description
Delight in these homemade Peanut Butter Banana Cinnamon Rolls featuring a soft, fluffy dough infused with creamy peanut butter and cinnamon, layered with sweet banana slices. Topped with a luscious peanut butter glaze, this recipe is perfect for a cozy breakfast or snack.
Ingredients
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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)
Peanut Butter 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 through Step 3, allowing the dough to double in size. This forms the soft base for your cinnamon rolls.
- Roll Out the Dough: Grease a 9×13″ baking dish and set aside. Lightly flour a rolling pin and flat surface, then roll the dough into a 15×9 inch rectangle. Spread softened butter and peanut butter evenly over the dough, then sprinkle brown sugar and cinnamon. Gently pat so the sugar absorbs slightly. Arrange banana slices in three long rows over the dough.
- Shape and Slice Rolls: Carefully roll the dough into a long log using your hands and thumbs, seam side down. Trim about 1″ from the ends. Using floss or a serrated knife, slice into 1½ inch wide rolls (about 12 total) and place them in the greased pan, leaving space to rise.
- Second Rise: Let the rolls rise again for about 15 minutes in a warm, draft-free environment (such as a warm oven).
- Bake: Preheat the oven to 350ºF, then bake the rolls for 18-20 minutes until they are lightly browned and cooked through.
- Prepare the Glaze: While the rolls cool, whisk together peanut butter, confectioners sugar, vanilla extract, and 3 tablespoons non-dairy milk. Add a 4th tablespoon if the glaze is too thick.
- Serve: Drizzle the peanut butter glaze generously over the warm cinnamon rolls and enjoy fresh.
Notes
- For a softer dough, avoid using excessive flour when rolling out as it can stiffen the dough.
- You can use floss to slice the rolls to avoid squishing.
- Allowing the rolls to rise in a warm, draft-free place helps achieve a fluffy texture.
- Overnight adaptation is possible by refrigerating the rolls after shaping and letting them rise and bake the next day.
- Non-dairy milk options like almond or oat milk work well in the glaze.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Breakfast
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Keywords: peanut butter, banana, cinnamon rolls, breakfast, baked goods, peanut butter glaze, sweet rolls
