Banana-walnut Brunch Squares

Submitted by dojemi

"A Pillsbury Bake-Off winner. Cinnamon rolls are inspired by banana bread in this easy breakfast treat."

 

• Ready In: 1hr
• Ingredients: 10
• Serves: 8

ingredients

• 3 eggs
• 1 cup mashed ripe banana (2 to 3 medium)
• 3 tablespoons granulated sugar
• 1 (17 1/2 ounce) can pillsbury grands cinnamon roll dough, with Cream Cheese Icing
• 1⁄2 cup all-purpose flour
• 1⁄3 cup packed light brown sugar
• 1⁄4 cup butter or 1/4 cup margarine, softened
• 3⁄4 cup coarsely chopped walnuts
• 1⁄4 cup maple syrup
• banana, slices if desired

directions

1. Pre-heat oven to 350°F
2. Spray 8-inch square (2-quart) glass baking dish with cooking spray.
3. In large bowl, beat eggs, bananas and granulated sugar with wire whisk until well blended.
4. Separate dough into 5 rolls; set icing aside.
5. Cut each roll into 8 equal pie-shaped wedges.
6. Gently stir dough pieces into egg mixture until well coated.
7. Spoon mixture into sprayed dish; spread evenly.
8. In medium bowl, mix flour and brown sugar.
9. With fork, cut in butter until mixture resembles coarse crumbs.
10. Stir in walnuts.
11. Sprinkle mixture over dough mixture in dish.
12. Bake at 350°F for 35 to 40 minutes or until center is puffed and set and edges are deep golden brown.
13. Cool 10 minutes.
14. Meanwhile, in small bowl, mix icing and syrup until blended.
15. To serve, cut into squares; place on individual serving plates. Drizzle icing mixture over each serving; garnish with banana slices.