Delicious Banana Bars with Cream Cheese Frosting
Indulge in the ultimate comfort treat with these moist and fluffy banana bars, topped with a rich cream cheese frosting. Perfect for any occasion, from family gatherings to casual weekday snacks, these bars are sure to impress. With their delightful balance of sweetness and tanginess, every bite feels like a warm embrace from home. Easy to make and even easier to enjoy, these banana bars are a must-try recipe!
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Total Time: 45 minutes
- Yield: Approximately 12 servings 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
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- 3 ripe bananas (mashed)
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1 tsp baking powder
- 2 eggs
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter (softened)
- 8 oz cream cheese (softened)
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 2 cups powdered sugar
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a baking pan with parchment paper.
- In a bowl, mash the ripe bananas until smooth.
- In another bowl, cream together softened butter and granulated sugar until fluffy. Add eggs one at a time, mixing well after each addition. Stir in mashed bananas and vanilla extract.
- In a separate bowl, whisk together the flour and baking powder. Gently fold this mixture into the wet ingredients until just combined.
- Pour the batter into the prepared baking pan and spread evenly. Bake for 25-30 minutes or until golden brown and a toothpick comes out clean from the center.
- While cooling, prepare the frosting by beating together cream cheese, softened butter, powdered sugar, and vanilla extract until smooth.
- Once cooled, frost the banana bars generously and slice into squares for serving.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bar (60g)
- Calories: 210
- Sugar: 18g
- Sodium: 125mg
- Fat: 8g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 32g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 40mg