Description
Moist banana bars topped with luscious cream cheese frosting are the perfect sweet treat, ideal for using up overripe bananas. Each bar is packed with rich banana flavor and a creamy, tangy frosting that will have your taste buds dancing. Whether you’re hosting a brunch or simply craving a delicious snack, these bars deliver a delightful experience in every bite. Easy to make and visually appealing, they are sure to impress friends and family alike.
Ingredients
Scale
- 3 ripe bananas (medium)
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1 tsp baking soda
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 2 large eggs
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter (melted)
- 8 oz cream cheese (softened)
- 2 cups powdered sugar
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease a 9×13 inch baking dish.
- In a large bowl, mash the ripe bananas until smooth.
- Add melted butter, sugar, and eggs to the mashed bananas; whisk until well combined.
- In another bowl, combine flour, baking soda, and salt. Gradually add this mixture to the wet ingredients; stir gently until just combined.
- Pour the batter into the prepared baking dish and bake for 25-30 minutes or until a toothpick comes out clean.
- While cooling, prepare the frosting by beating softened cream cheese with powdered sugar and vanilla extract until smooth.
- Frost cooled banana bars generously and slice into pieces.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bar (approx. 60g)
- Calories: 220
- Sugar: 18g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 8g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 34g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 40mg