Description

These soft, gooey, and delicious cinnamon rolls combine the best of banana bread and cinnamon rolls in one easy recipe. A comforting treat for breakfast or dessert, made with minimal ingredients in one bowl!

Ingredients

1 1/2 cups mashed ripe bananas (about 3 medium bananas)

1/4 cup maple syrup or honey

1/4 cup unsweetened applesauce

1/4 cup melted coconut oil (or butter)

1 teaspoon vanilla extract

2 teaspoons ground cinnamon, divided

1 teaspoon baking soda

1/4 teaspoon salt

2 1/2 cups all-purpose flour (or gluten-free flour)

1/4 cup coconut sugar or brown sugar

1/4 cup chopped walnuts (optional)

For the cinnamon swirl:

1/4 cup coconut sugar or brown sugar

1 tablespoon ground cinnamon

For the glaze:

1/2 cup powdered sugar

1-2 tablespoons almond milk (or milk of choice)

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Instructions

Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease an 8x8-inch (or similar size) baking dish.
In a large mixing bowl, mash the bananas until smooth. Add the maple syrup (or honey), applesauce, melted coconut oil, and vanilla extract. Stir until well combined.
In the same bowl, add the baking soda, salt, 1 teaspoon of cinnamon, and flour. Mix until a thick dough forms.
In a small bowl, combine the coconut sugar (or brown sugar) and 1 tablespoon of cinnamon for the swirl. Set aside.
Roll out the dough on a lightly floured surface into a 1/4-inch thick rectangle. Sprinkle the cinnamon-sugar mixture evenly over the dough, then sprinkle with chopped walnuts if desired.
Carefully roll up the dough from the long edge into a tight log. Slice into 8-10 rolls and arrange them in the prepared baking dish.
Bake for 30-35 minutes, or until the rolls are golden brown and firm to the touch.
While the rolls are baking, whisk together the powdered sugar and almond milk to make the glaze.
Once the rolls are done, remove from the oven and drizzle with the glaze.

Notes

Bananas should be ripe for maximum sweetness.
Walnuts can be omitted or substituted with other nuts if desired.
Adjust glaze consistency by adding more milk or powdered sugar as needed.
These rolls are freezer-friendly; simply reheat before serving.
Use gluten-free flour if needed to make this recipe gluten-free.

Prep Time: 10 minutes
Cook Time: 35 minutes
Category: Breakfast, Dessert
Method: Baking
Cuisine: Vegan

Nutrition

Serving Size: 1 roll
Calories: 220
Sugar: 15g
Sodium: 150mg
Fat: 5g
Saturated Fat: 3g
Unsaturated Fat: 2g
Trans Fat: 0g
Carbohydrates: 40g
Fiber: 2g
Protein: 3g
Cholesterol: 0mg