Description
Indulge in the delightful sweetness of banana bars topped with creamy cream cheese frosting! These moist, tender bars are the perfect solution for overripe bananas, transforming them into a comforting treat that is perfect for any occasion. Whether enjoyed as a snack or dessert, these bars bring smiles and nostalgia to every gathering. Easy to make and fully customizable, this recipe is a must-try for banana lovers!
Ingredients
Scale
- 3 ripe bananas (about 1.5 cups mashed)
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 1/2 cup granulated sugar
- 1/4 cup brown sugar
- 1 tsp baking soda
- 1/4 tsp salt
- 2 large eggs
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- For the Frosting:
- 8 oz cream cheese, softened
- 1/4 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 2 cups powdered sugar
- 2 tbsp milk
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease a 9×13 inch baking dish.
- Mash the bananas in a mixing bowl until smooth.
- In another bowl, whisk together flour, baking soda, and salt.
- Combine sugars with mashed bananas and mix in eggs and vanilla.
- Gradually fold in dry ingredients until just combined.
- Pour batter into the prepared dish and bake for 25-30 minutes or until golden brown and a toothpick comes out clean.
- Allow bars to cool completely before frosting; beat together cream cheese and butter, gradually adding powdered sugar and milk until smooth.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bar (about 70g)
- Calories: 210
- Sugar: 18g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 9g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 35mg