Begin by preparing the dough for your Fluffy Banana Bread Cinnamon Rolls. In a large bowl, warm the whole milk to a temperature between 100-110°F. Whisk in the active dry yeast and let it sit for about 5-10 minutes until it becomes foamy, signaling that the yeast is active. Then, stir in the light brown sugar, melted butter, room temperature eggs, mashed overripe bananas, and vanilla extract until well combined.

Now it's time to form the dough. Gradually add the bread flour and fine sea salt to the mixture. Stir everything together until it begins to pull away from the sides of the bowl, adding more flour as needed, up to ¾ cup, until the dough is slightly sticky but manageable. You want it to be a cohesive mass that still holds its shape.

Next, knead the dough by hand or use a stand mixer fitted with a dough hook for about 8-10 minutes, until it becomes smooth and elastic. Once kneaded, form the dough into a ball and place it into a greased bowl, turning it to coat. Cover the bowl with a clean kitchen towel and let it rise in a warm area for 60-90 minutes, or until it has doubled in size.

Once the dough has risen, it's time to shape your cinnamon rolls. Roll the dough out on a lightly floured surface into a rectangle approximately 12x18 inches. Spread the softened butter evenly over the surface. In a separate bowl, combine the ground cinnamon and brown sugar, then sprinkle this mixture generously over the buttered dough. Scatter the thinly sliced bananas across the top for that extra banana flavor.

Cut the dough into 12 strips, then gently roll each strip into swirls to form the rolls. Arrange these swirls in a greased 9x13 inch baking dish, ensuring they are spaced well. If desired, sprinkle ¼ cup of brown sugar on the bottom of the dish for a caramelized base. Cover the dish with a towel or plastic wrap and allow the rolls to rise for another 30 minutes.

Preheat your oven to 350°F. If you decided to drizzle some heavy cream over the rolls before baking, go ahead and do that now. Bake the rolls in the preheated oven for 20-25 minutes, or until they are golden brown on top. You'll know they are done when they're beautiful and puffy, and a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.

While the rolls are baking, prepare the maple cream cheese frosting. In a medium bowl, beat the room-temperature cream cheese and softened unsalted butter together until smooth and creamy. Add the vanilla extract and pure maple syrup, mixing until well combined, then slowly incorporate the powdered sugar until you achieve your desired consistency for spreading.

After the rolls are finished baking, remove them from the oven and let them cool for a few minutes before spreading the luscious frosting on top while they're still warm. This Fluffy Banana Bread Cinnamon Rolls with Maple Cream Cheese Frosting will melt beautifully, enhancing each bite with its creamy goodness. Enjoy your homemade treat!