Banana Bars
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Banana Bars
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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.
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Ingredients
Bars
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 3 medium ripe bananas
- 1/3 cup vegetable oil
- 2 large eggs
- 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 crushed walnuts optional
Cream Cheese Frosting
- 3 ounces cream cheese room temperature
- 5 tablespoons butter room temperature
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 2 cups powdered sugar
Instructions
Bars
- Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Spray a 9×13 baking pan with non-stick baking spray.
- Add the sugar, bananas, oil, eggs, and vanilla in a large bowl. Whisk until combined.
- Add in the flour, baking powder, baking soda, salt, and cinnamon. Stir with a spatula until combined.
- If you’re adding walnuts, stir in 1/2 cup now until evenly distributed in the batter.
- Pour the batter in the prepared pan and spread evenly to the edges.
- Place in the preheated oven and bake for 25-30 minutes, until a toothpick comes out clean. Cool completely before frosting.
Frosting
- In a large bowl, add cream cheese and butter. Beat with a hand mixer on medium until smooth.
- Add the vanilla and gradually add in the powdered sugar. Beat until all of the powdered sugar is worked into the frosting.
- Add spoonfuls of the frosting all over the banana bars and carefully spread it to the edges.
- Top with the remaining 1/4 cup walnuts, cut and enjoy!
Nutrition Information
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Calories
385kcal
(19%)
Carbohydrates
53g
(18%)
Protein
4g
(8%)
Fat
19g
(29%)
Saturated Fat
10g
(50%)
Cholesterol
48mg
(16%)
Sodium
170mg
(7%)
Potassium
203mg
(6%)
Fiber
2g
(8%)
Sugar
40g
(80%)
Vitamin A
299IU
(6%)
Vitamin C
3mg
(3%)
Calcium
37mg
(4%)
Iron
1mg
(6%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 12bars
Amount Per Serving
Calories 385 kcal
% 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.
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