Description
Satisfy your sweet tooth with our delightful Banana Bars topped with luscious Cream Cheese Frosting. These moist and flavorful bars are a perfect treat for any occasion, from birthday celebrations to cozy family gatherings. With just 15 minutes of prep time, you can whip up this crowd-pleaser that combines the natural sweetness of ripe bananas with a rich, creamy frosting. The versatility of these bars allows you to enjoy them as a dessert, snack, or even breakfast! Make them today and watch them disappear in no time.
Ingredients
Scale
- ½ cup softened butter
- 2 cups granulated sugar
- 3 large eggs
- 3 medium ripe bananas
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- Pinch of salt
- ¼ cup softened butter (for frosting)
- 4 ounces softened cream cheese
- 2 ¼ cups powdered sugar
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract (for frosting)
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F and grease a 15 x 10 x 1 inch baking pan.
- In a stand mixer, cream together butter and sugar until fluffy. Add eggs one at a time followed by mashed bananas and vanilla; mix well.
- In another bowl, combine flour, baking soda, and salt. Gradually add dry ingredients to wet mixture; mix until just combined.
- Pour batter into prepared pan and spread evenly.
- Bake for about 25 minutes or until a toothpick comes out clean. Cool completely in the pan.
- For frosting, beat together softened butter and cream cheese until smooth. Gradually add powdered sugar and vanilla; mix until creamy.
- Once cooled, frost the banana bars evenly.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bar (45g)
- Calories: 190
- Sugar: 16g
- Sodium: 80mg
- Fat: 7g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: <1g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 30mg