Banana Bread Bars

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4.7

9 reviews
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  • Prep Time

    10 mins

  • Cook Time

    10 mins

  • Total Time

    35 mins

  • Servings

    24 slices

  • Calories

    288 kcal

  • Course

    Side Dish, Dessert

  • Cuisine

    American

Banana Bread Bars

Banana bread bars are moist and flavorful and land somewhere between a cake and a bread with the most amazing brown butter frosting on top! Great for breakfast or an afternoon treat with a cup of coffee, both the texture and flavor are crave-worthy!

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Ingredients

Servings
  • cups sugar
  • 1 cup sour cream
  • ½ cup butter softened
  • 2 eggs
  • 3-4 ripe bananas, mashed (about 2 cups)
  • 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
  • 2 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1 teaspoon baking soda
  • ¾ teaspoon salt
  • ½ cup Chopped walnuts, optional

Brown Butter Frosting:

  • ½ cup butter
  • 4 cups powdered sugar
  • teaspoons vanilla extract
  • 3 tablespoons milk
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Instructions

Bars

  1. Preheat the oven to 375 degrees Fahrenheit. Grease and flour a 13 x 9 x 2-inch baking pan and set aside.
  2. In a large bowl, add the sugar, sour cream, butter, and eggs. Using an electric hand mixer, beat until creamy.
  3. Blend in the mashed bananas and vanilla extract.
  4. Add the flour, baking soda, and salt, and blend until incorporated. Stir in walnuts, if using.
  5. Spread the batter evenly into the prepared pan. Bake 20 to 25 minutes or until golden brown.

Brown Butter Frosting

  1. In a large saucepan, add the butter and heat over medium heat. Heat the butter until boiling. Allow the butter to simmer and heat into a delicate brown color. Remove from the heat immediately.
  2. Add the powdered sugar, vanilla extract, and milk. Whisk together until smooth.
  3. Spread the brown butter frosting over the warm bars and enjoy!

Notes

  • Updated on May 18, 2020
  • Originally Posted on: November 7, 2012

Nutrition Information

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Calories 288kcal (14%) Carbohydrates 45g (15%) Protein 2g (4%) Fat 12g (18%) Saturated Fat 6g (30%) Polyunsaturated Fat 2g Monounsaturated Fat 3g Trans Fat 0.3g Cholesterol 40mg (13%) Sodium 189mg (8%) Potassium 98mg (3%) Fiber 1g (4%) Sugar 34g (68%) Vitamin A 329IU (7%) Vitamin C 1mg (1%) Calcium 21mg (2%) Iron 1mg (6%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 24slices

Amount Per Serving

Calories 288 kcal

% Daily Value*

Calories 288kcal 14%
Carbohydrates 45g 15%
Protein 2g 4%
Fat 12g 18%
Saturated Fat 6g 30%
Polyunsaturated Fat 2g 12%
Monounsaturated Fat 3g 15%
Trans Fat 0.3g 15%
Cholesterol 40mg 13%
Sodium 189mg 8%
Potassium 98mg 2%
Fiber 1g 4%
Sugar 34g 68%
Vitamin A 329IU 7%
Vitamin C 1mg 1%
Calcium 21mg 2%
Iron 1mg 6%

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

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