4.7 from 9 votes
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!
Prep Time
10 mins
Cook Time
10 mins
Total Time
35 mins
Servings: 24 slices
Calories: 288 kcal
Course:
Side Dish , Dessert
Cuisine:
American
Ingredients
- 1½ 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
- 1½ teaspoons vanilla extract
- 3 tablespoons milk
Instructions
Bars
- Preheat the oven to 375 degrees Fahrenheit. Grease and flour a 13 x 9 x 2-inch baking pan and set aside.
- In a large bowl, add the sugar, sour cream, butter, and eggs. Using an electric hand mixer, beat until creamy.
- Blend in the mashed bananas and vanilla extract.
- Add the flour, baking soda, and salt, and blend until incorporated. Stir in walnuts, if using.
- Spread the batter evenly into the prepared pan. Bake 20 to 25 minutes or until golden brown.
Cup of Yum
Brown Butter Frosting
- 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.
- Add the powdered sugar, vanilla extract, and milk. Whisk together until smooth.
- 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
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
% 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.