Banana Cinnamon Roll

Method

Making the Rolls

• 1)

  Combine the mashed bananas, honey, and vanilla extract in a medium sized bowl

• 2)

  Combine the flour, baking powder, yeast, cinnamon, and salt in a large mixing bowl

• 3)

  Pour the banana mixture into the flour mixture and combine with a spatula. Once you cannot combine it any further, transfer the dough onto a silpat or a lightly floured surface and begin kneading using your hands. Knead for at least 15 minutes.

• 4)

  Place the dough into an oiled bowl and let rise in a warm place about 1 hour or until the dough has doubled in size

Making the Filling

• 1)

  Using a blender or food processor, combine the apple, cinnamon and dates.

Adding the Filling to the Rolls

• 1)

  Once the dough has doubled in size, place it onto a lightly floured surface or silpat and began rolling it into a 16″ x 12″ rectangle.

• 2)

  Spread the filling mixture onto the rolled out dough

• 3)

  Carefully using the long end, begin rolling from the long end all the way to the bottom

• 4)

  Slice the log into 8 pieces. I find it best to use non-flavored floss for this.

• 5)

  Place the slices into a well greased 9″ round baking pan. Cover and let rise for 30 minutes or until it has doubled in size.

• 6)

  Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F.

• 7)

  Once the dough has risen, place the baking pan into the oven and bake for 20 minutes until golden brown.

• 8)

  Once the rolls are done, remove from the oven and let them sit in the pan for at least 5 minutes before transferring them to a cooling rack.

• 9)

  Once cool, top the cinnamon rolls with the Greek yogurt icing and enjoy!

Making the icing

• 1)

  Combine the Greek yogurt and honey