Cinnamon Roll Banana Bread Will Change Your Breakfast Forever
This Banana Bread Cinnamon Rolls recipe combines the comforting sweetness of banana bread with the warm, spiced swirl of classic cinnamon rolls. Made with ripe bananas, hearty oats, and maple syrup, this soft and flavorful bake is perfect for breakfast, brunch, or dessert. Finished with a creamy vegan frosting, every bite is moist, sweet, and full of cozy cinnamon flavor.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 35–40 minutes
- Total Time: 45–50 minutes
Ingredients
For the Banana Bread
3 overripe bananas, mashed
4 tablespoons melted vegan butter
3/4 cup maple syrup
1 cup unsweetened almond or oat milk
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1 1/2 teaspoons baking powder
1 teaspoon baking soda
1 teaspoon cinnamon
1/4 teaspoon salt
1 1/2 cups regular or gluten-free all-purpose flour
1 cup old-fashioned rolled oats
For the Cinnamon Swirl
4 tablespoons melted vegan butter
1/3 cup light brown sugar
2 tablespoons cinnamon
For the Frosting
3/4 cup powdered sugar
2 tablespoons melted vegan butter
2 oz softened vegan cream cheese
Instructions
1. Preheat the Oven
Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease a baking dish or loaf pan.
2. Mix the Wet Ingredients
In a large bowl, combine the mashed bananas, melted vegan butter, maple syrup, almond or oat milk, and vanilla extract. Mix until smooth.
3. Add the Dry Ingredients
Stir in the baking powder, baking soda, cinnamon, salt, flour, and rolled oats. Mix until just combined.
4. Prepare the Cinnamon Swirl
In a small bowl, mix the melted vegan butter, brown sugar, and cinnamon until well combined.
5. Assemble the Batter
Pour half of the banana bread batter into the prepared pan. Drizzle half of the cinnamon swirl mixture over the batter. Add the remaining batter and top with the rest of the cinnamon mixture. Use a knife to gently swirl it through the batter.
6. Bake
Bake for 35–40 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.
7. Make the Frosting
In a small bowl, whisk together the powdered sugar, melted vegan butter, and softened vegan cream cheese until smooth.
8. Finish and Serve
Allow the bread to cool slightly, then drizzle the frosting over the top before slicing and serving.