Best Ever Banana Bars Recipes

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FROSTED BANANA BARS



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These banana bars are always a hit at potlucks in the small rural farming community where my husband and I live. I also like to provide them for coffee hour after church. They're so moist and delicious that wherever I take them, they don't last long. -Karen Dryak, Niobrara, Nebraska

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Desserts

Time 35m

Yield 3 dozen.

Number Of Ingredients 13

1/2 cup butter, softened
2 cups sugar
3 large eggs, room temperature
1-1/2 cups mashed ripe bananas (about 3 medium)
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
2 cups all-purpose flour
1 teaspoon baking soda
Dash salt
FROSTING:
1 package (8 ounces) cream cheese, softened
1/2 cup butter, softened
4 cups confectioners' sugar
2 teaspoons vanilla extract

Steps:

  • In a large bowl, cream butter and sugar until light and fluffy, 5-7 minutes. Beat in the eggs, bananas and vanilla. Combine the flour, baking soda and salt; stir into creamed mixture just until blended., Transfer to a greased 15x10x1-in. baking pan. Bake at 350° for 20-25 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean. Cool in pan on a wire rack., For frosting, in a small bowl, beat cream cheese and butter until fluffy. Add confectioners' sugar and vanilla; beat until smooth. Frost bars.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 202 calories, Fat 8g fat (5g saturated fat), Cholesterol 38mg cholesterol, Sodium 100mg sodium, Carbohydrate 32g carbohydrate (25g sugars, Fiber 0 fiber), Protein 2g protein.

BANANA BARS WITH CREAM CHEESE FROSTING



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I make these banana bars with cream cheese frosting whenever I have ripe bananas on hand, then store them in the freezer to share later. With creamy frosting and big banana flavor, this treat is a real crowd-pleaser. -Debbie Knight, Marion, Iowa

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Desserts

Time 35m

Yield 4 dozen.

Number Of Ingredients 14

1/2 cup butter, softened
1-1/2 cups sugar
2 large eggs, room temperature
1 cup sour cream
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
2 cups all-purpose flour
1 teaspoon baking soda
1/4 teaspoon salt
2 medium ripe bananas, mashed (about 1 cup)
FROSTING:
1 package (8 ounces) cream cheese, softened
1/2 cup butter, softened
2 teaspoons vanilla extract
3-3/4 to 4 cups confectioners' sugar

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350°. In a large bowl, cream butter and sugar until light and fluffy. Add eggs, sour cream and vanilla. Combine flour, baking soda and salt; gradually add to creamed mixture. Stir in bananas. , Spread into a greased 15x10x1-in. baking pan. Bake until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean (do not overbake), 20-25 minutes. Cool., For frosting, in a large bowl, beat cream cheese, butter and vanilla until fluffy. Gradually beat in enough confectioners' sugar to achieve desired consistency. Frost bars. Store in the refrigerator.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 148 calories, Fat 7g fat (4g saturated fat), Cholesterol 28mg cholesterol, Sodium 96mg sodium, Carbohydrate 21g carbohydrate (16g sugars, Fiber 0 fiber), Protein 1g protein.

BANANA BARS



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Make and share this Banana Bars recipe from Food.com.

Provided by Lavender Lynn

Categories     Bar Cookie

Time 1h45m

Yield 24 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 13

1 cup granulated sugar
1 cup mashed banana, very ripe (2 medium)
1/3 cup vegetable oil
2 eggs
1 cup flour
1 teaspoon baking powder
1/2 teaspoon baking soda
1/2 teaspoon cinnamon, ground
1/4 teaspoon salt
1 (3 ounce) package cream cheese, softened
1/3 cup butter or 1/3 cup margarine, softened
1 teaspoon vanilla
2 cups powdered sugar

Steps:

  • Heat oven to 350 degrees F.
  • Grease bottom and sides of 13 x 9 pan.
  • In large bowl, mix granulated sugar, bananas, oil, and eggs with spoon.
  • Stir in flour, baking powder, baking soda, cinnamon, and salt.
  • Spread in pan.
  • Bake bars 25 to 30 minutes or until toothpick inserted in center comes out clean.
  • Cool completely, about 1 hour.
  • In medium bowl, mix cream cheese, butter, and vanilla with electric mixer on medium speed until blended.
  • Gradually beat in powdered sugar with spoon, scraping bowl occasionally, until smooth and spreadable.
  • Spread cooled bars with cream cheese frosting.
  • Store in refrigerator.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 166.6, Fat 7.3, SaturatedFat 2.8, Cholesterol 26.2, Sodium 105.9, Carbohydrate 24.7, Fiber 0.4, Sugar 19.4, Protein 1.4

WORLD'S BEST (IN MY OPINION) BANANA BARS



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Make and share this World's Best (In My Opinion) Banana Bars recipe from Food.com.

Provided by maddlange

Categories     Low Protein

Time 40m

Yield 1 tray, 40 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 14

1 1/2 cups sugar
1 cup vegetable oil
2 eggs
3 bananas
3/4 cup sour milk
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon baking soda
2 cups flour
1 teaspoon vanilla
1/2 cup nuts (optional)
1/2 cup butter
1 cup sugar
1/4 cup milk
1/2 cup powdered sugar

Steps:

  • bars:.
  • Beat the sugar oil and eggs. then add bananas and blend the rest. pour out on to greased 9 x 13 cookie sheet. bake at 350 until browned on top (about 30 minutes).
  • frosting:.
  • bring to a boil and let cool then add powdered sugar.

BANANA BARS



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Wonderful, soft banana bars with banana frosting. Yum, yum!

Provided by LORI Q

Categories     Desserts     Fruit Dessert Recipes     Banana Dessert Recipes

Time 45m

Yield 24

Number Of Ingredients 16

½ cup shortening
1 cup white sugar
½ cup milk
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1 ½ cups all-purpose flour
½ teaspoon baking soda
½ teaspoon salt
1 very ripe banana, mashed
1 teaspoon lemon juice
½ cup chopped walnuts
2 tablespoons butter, melted
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
2 cups confectioners' sugar
½ ripe banana
½ teaspoon salt
¼ teaspoon lemon juice

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Grease a 9x13 inch baking pan.
  • In a large bowl, cream together the shortening and sugar until smooth. Stir in the milk and 1 teaspoon vanilla. Combine the flour, baking soda and 1/2 teaspoon salt; stir into the sugar mixture. Mix in 1 banana, 1 teaspoon lemon juice and walnuts. Spread evenly into the prepared pan.
  • Bake for 25 to 30 minutes in the preheated oven, until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean. Let bars cool in the pan on a wire rack.
  • To make the frosting: In a medium bowl, mix together the melted butter, 1 teaspoon vanilla, confectioners' sugar, 1/2 banana, 1/2 teaspoon of salt and 1/4 teaspoon lemon juice using an electric mixer. Beat until smooth. Spread over cooled bars and then cut into squares.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 172 calories, Carbohydrate 26.6 g, Cholesterol 3 mg, Fat 7 g, Fiber 0.6 g, Protein 1.4 g, SaturatedFat 1.9 g, Sodium 132.4 mg, Sugar 19.4 g

SOUR CREAM BANANA BARS



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This recipe has been around FOREVER in my family. When I was growing up I don't think the pan ever had the chance to cool before they were all gone! They're sooo moist and wonderful! Note: you can make these in a 9x13 pan, they'll just be more like banana cake :) Make sure to check for "done-ness" in the center with a toothpick before removing from the oven. Top with Brown Butter Frosting Recipe

Provided by Jollymae

Categories     Bar Cookie

Time 35m

Yield 36 squares, 36 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 10

1 1/2 cups sugar
1 cup sour cream
1/2 cup butter, softened
2 eggs
1 1/2 cups bananas, Mashed
2 teaspoons vanilla
2 cups flour
1 teaspoon baking soda
1 teaspoon salt
1/2 cup chopped nuts (optional)

Steps:

  • Grease and flour jelly roll pan.
  • Cream butter and sugar, add sour cream and eggs and beat for 1 minute. Add bananas and vanilla - mix well. Beat in flour, salt, and soda on medium for 1 minute. Stir in nuts if desired.
  • Pour and spread dough in pan.
  • Bake at 375 degrees for 20-25 minutes.
  • Let cool for 10-15 minutes, then frost with Brown Butter Frosting.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 104.1, Fat 4.3, SaturatedFat 2.6, Cholesterol 21.3, Sodium 125.2, Carbohydrate 15.4, Fiber 0.3, Sugar 9.2, Protein 1.4

BEST-EVER BANANA BARS



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We sometimes like to spread these bars with cream cheese icing,but they're also great just the way they are,warm from the oven.

Provided by Amy Snyder

Categories     Fruit Desserts

Number Of Ingredients 8

2 c all-purpose flour
1-1/3 c sugar
2 tsp baking soda
1/2 tsp salt
2 very ripe banana's,mashed
3/4 c shortening,melted
4 eggs
2 tsp vanilla extract

Steps:

  • 1. Combine flour,sugar,baking soda and salt ina large mixing bowl;set aside. Mix bananas,shortening,eggs and vanilla in another mixing bowl;blend well. Add banana mixture to flour mixture;stir until just moistened. pour into greased 15"x10" baking sheet;bake at 350 degrees for 20 mins. or until center springs back when touched. Cut into bars.

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