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Banana Bars
4.8 from 24 votes

Banana Bars

These easy moist Banana Bars with Cream Cheese Frosting have a dash of warm cinnamon spice, a sprinkle of nuts, and is the perfect way to use up brownbananas.

Prep Time
15 mins
Cook Time
30 mins
Total Time
45 mins
Servings: 12 bars
Calories: 385 kcal
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: American

Ingredients

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  • 1 cup granulated sugar
  • 3 banana medium ripe
  • 1/3 cup vegetable oil
  • 2 egg large
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 1 cup all-purpose flour
  • 1 teaspoon baking powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
  • 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt
  • 3/4 cup walnuts optional, crushed
Cream Cheese Frosting
  • 3 ounces cream cheese room temperature
  • 5 tablespoons butter room temperature
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 2 cups powdered sugar

Instructions

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  1. Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Spray a 9×13 baking pan with non-stick baking spray.
  2. Add the sugar, bananas, oil, eggs, and vanilla in a large bowl. Whisk until combined.
  3. Add in the flour, baking powder, baking soda, salt, and cinnamon. Stir with a spatula until combined.
  4. If you’re adding walnuts, stir in 1/2 cup now until evenly distributed in the batter.
  5. Pour the batter in the prepared pan and spread evenly to the edges.
  6. Place in the preheated oven and bake for 25-30 minutes, until a toothpick comes out clean. Cool completely before frosting.
Frosting
  1. In a large bowl, add cream cheese and butter. Beat with a hand mixer on medium until smooth.
  2. Add the vanilla and gradually add in the powdered sugar. Beat until all of the powdered sugar is worked into the frosting.
  3. Add spoonfuls of the frosting all over the banana bars and carefully spread it to the edges.
  4. Top with the remaining 1/4 cup walnuts, cut and enjoy!

Nutrition Information

Calories 385kcal (19%) Carbohydrates 53g (18%) Protein 4g (8%) Fat 19g (29%) Saturated Fat 10g (50%) Cholesterol 48mg (16%) Sodium 170mg (7%) Potassium 203mg (4%) Fiber 2g (8%) Sugar 40g (80%) Vitamin A 299IU (6%) Vitamin C 3mg (3%) Calcium 37mg (4%) Iron 1mg (6%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 12 bars

Amount Per Serving

Calories 385

% Daily Value*

Calories 385kcal 19%
Carbohydrates 53g 18%
Protein 4g 8%
Fat 19g 29%
Saturated Fat 10g 50%
Cholesterol 48mg 16%
Sodium 170mg 7%
Potassium 203mg 4%
Fiber 2g 8%
Sugar 40g 80%
Vitamin A 299IU 6%
Vitamin C 3mg 3%
Calcium 37mg 4%
Iron 1mg 6%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.