Vegan Banana Bread Cinnamon Rolls

Step 1

In a small bowl, mix together brown sugar and cinnamon. Set aside.

Step 2

Line a 9x9 inch square or round baking pan with parchment paper and set aside.

Step 3

Add warm almond milk and sugar to the bowl of an electric mixer and sprinkle yeast on top. Stir in the 2 mashed bananas and melted vegan butter. Mix until just combined. Next stir in flour and salt with a wooden spoon until a dough begins to form.

Step 4

Place dough hook on mixer and knead dough on low speed for 8 minutes. Dough should form into a nice ball and be slightly sticky.

Step 5

Transfer dough ball to a greased large bowl, then cover with plastic wrap and towel. Let sit in a warm spot and allow dough to rise for 1 hour, until doubled in size.

Step 6

After dough has doubled in size, transfer dough to a well-floured surface and roll out into a 14x10 inch rectangle.

Step 7

Spread softened butter over dough, leaving a ¼ inch margin at the far side of the dough.

Step 8

Next, use your hands to sprinkle the filling mixture (sugar + cinnamon) over the buttered dough, then gently press the sugar into the butter a little. Add banana slices on top.

Step 9

Tightly roll dough up the dough, starting from the 14-inch side closest to you. place seam side down and pinch the seam to seal the edges as best you can. You will likely need to cut off the ends of the dough as it won’t have much filling. Measure the dough and cut into 9 equal pieces with a serrated knife.

Step 10

Place cinnamon rolls in the baking pan. Cover with plastic wrap and towel and let rise again for about 30 minutes while you preheat the oven.

Step 11

Preheat oven to 350 degrees F. Remove plastic wrap and towel and bake the cinnamon rolls for about 30 minutes or until just slightly golden brown on the edges. Allow them to cool for a 5-10 minutes before frosting.

Step 12

In the bowl of an electric mixer, combine cream cheese, butter, powdered sugar and vanilla extract. Beat until smooth and fluffy. Add 1 teaspoon of almond milk for a thinner glaze.

Step 13

Fold in cubed banana pieces. Spread frosting over cinnamon rolls and serve immediately.