Best Ever Banana Bars Food

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FROSTED BANANA BARS



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These banana bars are always a hit at potlucks in the small rural farming community where my husband and I live. I also like to provide them for coffee hour after church. They're so moist and delicious that wherever I take them, they don't last long. -Karen Dryak, Niobrara, Nebraska

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Desserts

Time 35m

Yield 3 dozen.

Number Of Ingredients 13

1/2 cup butter, softened
2 cups sugar
3 large eggs, room temperature
1-1/2 cups mashed ripe bananas (about 3 medium)
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
2 cups all-purpose flour
1 teaspoon baking soda
Dash salt
FROSTING:
1 package (8 ounces) cream cheese, softened
1/2 cup butter, softened
4 cups confectioners' sugar
2 teaspoons vanilla extract

Steps:

  • In a large bowl, cream butter and sugar until light and fluffy, 5-7 minutes. Beat in the eggs, bananas and vanilla. Combine the flour, baking soda and salt; stir into creamed mixture just until blended., Transfer to a greased 15x10x1-in. baking pan. Bake at 350° for 20-25 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean. Cool in pan on a wire rack., For frosting, in a small bowl, beat cream cheese and butter until fluffy. Add confectioners' sugar and vanilla; beat until smooth. Frost bars.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 202 calories, Fat 8g fat (5g saturated fat), Cholesterol 38mg cholesterol, Sodium 100mg sodium, Carbohydrate 32g carbohydrate (25g sugars, Fiber 0 fiber), Protein 2g protein.

BANANA BARS WITH CREAM CHEESE FROSTING RECIPE



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Topped with an amazing cream cheese frosting, these banana bars are the best you'll ever have. Made with fresh bananas and a few simple ingredients, this easy recipe is both fluffy and moist!

Provided by Creative Team

Categories     Dessert

Time 43m

Number Of Ingredients 15

INGREDIENTS:
1/2 cup butter (softened)
1 1/2 cups white sugar
2 eggs
1 cup sour cream
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
2 cups all-purpose flour
1 teaspoon baking soda
1/4 teaspoon salt
1 cup mashed ripe bananas (2-3 large bananas)
1 8 ounce package cream cheese
1 cup white sugar
1/8 teaspoon salt
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1 1/2 cups heavy whipping cream

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Grease a 10 x 15 inch jellyroll pan.
  • In a large bowl, cream together the butter and sugar until smooth.
  • Beat in the eggs, one at a time, then stir in the sour cream and vanilla.
  • Combine the flour, baking soda and salt; stir into the batter.
  • Mix in the mashed banana. Spread evenly into the prepared pan.
  • Bake for 20 to 25 minutes in the preheated oven, until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
  • Allow bars to cool completely before frosting with the cream cheese frosting
  • In a small bowl beat whipping cream until stiff peaks form; set aside.
  • In a large bowl combine cream cheese, sugar, salt and vanilla.
  • Beat until smooth, and then fold in whipped cream.
  • Frost the cooled bars and serve immediately or store them in an air tight container in refrigerator.

Nutrition Facts : ServingSize 1 Bar, Calories 228 kcal, Carbohydrate 30 g, Protein 2 g, Fat 12 g, SaturatedFat 7 g, Cholesterol 49 mg, Sodium 135 mg, Fiber 1 g, Sugar 21 g

BANANA BARS



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We've all been there. You let your bananas get a little too ripe, and now it's time to figure out what to do with them. Our favorite way to use them is in Banana Bars! With a tender, cake-like base and mouthwatering cream cheese frosting, our Banana Bars recipe is a must-make. You didn't hear it from us, but Banana Bars with cream cheese frosting will fly off the plate, so make sure to save yourself a few before serving them.

Categories     Dessert

Time 1h45m

Yield 24

Number Of Ingredients 13

1 cup granulated sugar
1 cup mashed very ripe bananas (2 medium)
1/3 cup vegetable oil
2 eggs
1 cup Gold Medal™ all-purpose flour
1 teaspoon baking powder
1/2 teaspoon baking soda
1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1/4 teaspoon salt
1 package (3 ounces) cream cheese, softened
1/3 cup butter or margarine, softened
1 teaspoon vanilla
2 cups powdered sugar

Steps:

  • Heat oven to 350°F. Grease bottom and sides of rectangular pan, 13x9x2 inches, with shortening. In large bowl, mix granulated sugar, bananas, oil and eggs with spoon. Stir in flour, baking powder, baking soda, cinnamon and salt. Spread in pan.
  • Bake bars 25 to 30 minutes or until toothpick inserted in center comes out clean. Cool completely, about 1 hour.
  • Meanwhile, in medium bowl, mix cream cheese, butter and vanilla with electric mixer on medium speed until blended. Gradually beat in powdered sugar with spoon, scraping bowl occasionally, until smooth and spreadable.
  • Spread cooled bars with Cream Cheese Frosting. For bars, cut into 6 row by 4 rows. Store covered in refrigerator.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 165, Carbohydrate 25 g, Cholesterol 30 mg, Fat 1, Fiber 0 g, Protein 1 g, SaturatedFat 3 g, ServingSize 1 Bar, Sodium 105 mg

FROSTED BANANA BARS



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These are a big hit for snack days at work. Very moist and easy to make.

Provided by deltaj

Categories     Desserts     Fruit Dessert Recipes     Banana Dessert Recipes

Time 40m

Yield 36

Number Of Ingredients 10

½ cup butter, softened
1 ½ cups white sugar
2 eggs
1 cup sour cream
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
2 cups all-purpose flour
1 teaspoon baking soda
¼ teaspoon salt
1 cup mashed ripe bananas
1 (16 ounce) container cream cheese frosting

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Grease a 10x15 inch jellyroll pan.
  • In a large bowl, cream together the butter and sugar until smooth. Beat in the eggs, one at a time, then stir in the sour cream and vanilla. Combine the flour, baking soda and salt; stir into the batter. Finally, mix in the mashed banana. Spread evenly into the prepared pan.
  • Bake for 20 to 25 minutes in the preheated oven, until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean. Allow bars to cool completely before frosting with the cream cheese frosting.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 160.3 calories, Carbohydrate 22.9 g, Cholesterol 19.9 mg, Fat 7.3 g, Fiber 0.4 g, Protein 1.4 g, SaturatedFat 3.7 g, Sodium 106.9 mg, Sugar 15.9 g

BANANA BARS



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Wonderful, soft banana bars with banana frosting. Yum, yum!

Provided by LORI Q

Categories     Desserts     Fruit Dessert Recipes     Banana Dessert Recipes

Time 45m

Yield 24

Number Of Ingredients 16

½ cup shortening
1 cup white sugar
½ cup milk
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1 ½ cups all-purpose flour
½ teaspoon baking soda
½ teaspoon salt
1 very ripe banana, mashed
1 teaspoon lemon juice
½ cup chopped walnuts
2 tablespoons butter, melted
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
2 cups confectioners' sugar
½ ripe banana
½ teaspoon salt
¼ teaspoon lemon juice

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Grease a 9x13 inch baking pan.
  • In a large bowl, cream together the shortening and sugar until smooth. Stir in the milk and 1 teaspoon vanilla. Combine the flour, baking soda and 1/2 teaspoon salt; stir into the sugar mixture. Mix in 1 banana, 1 teaspoon lemon juice and walnuts. Spread evenly into the prepared pan.
  • Bake for 25 to 30 minutes in the preheated oven, until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean. Let bars cool in the pan on a wire rack.
  • To make the frosting: In a medium bowl, mix together the melted butter, 1 teaspoon vanilla, confectioners' sugar, 1/2 banana, 1/2 teaspoon of salt and 1/4 teaspoon lemon juice using an electric mixer. Beat until smooth. Spread over cooled bars and then cut into squares.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 172 calories, Carbohydrate 26.6 g, Cholesterol 3 mg, Fat 7 g, Fiber 0.6 g, Protein 1.4 g, SaturatedFat 1.9 g, Sodium 132.4 mg, Sugar 19.4 g

BANANA BARS WITH CREAM CHEESE FROSTING



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I make these banana bars with cream cheese frosting whenever I have ripe bananas on hand, then store them in the freezer to share later. With creamy frosting and big banana flavor, this treat is a real crowd-pleaser. -Debbie Knight, Marion, Iowa

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Desserts

Time 35m

Yield 4 dozen.

Number Of Ingredients 14

1/2 cup butter, softened
1-1/2 cups sugar
2 large eggs, room temperature
1 cup sour cream
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
2 cups all-purpose flour
1 teaspoon baking soda
1/4 teaspoon salt
2 medium ripe bananas, mashed (about 1 cup)
FROSTING:
1 package (8 ounces) cream cheese, softened
1/2 cup butter, softened
2 teaspoons vanilla extract
3-3/4 to 4 cups confectioners' sugar

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350°. In a large bowl, cream butter and sugar until light and fluffy. Add eggs, sour cream and vanilla. Combine flour, baking soda and salt; gradually add to creamed mixture. Stir in bananas. , Spread into a greased 15x10x1-in. baking pan. Bake until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean (do not overbake), 20-25 minutes. Cool., For frosting, in a large bowl, beat cream cheese, butter and vanilla until fluffy. Gradually beat in enough confectioners' sugar to achieve desired consistency. Frost bars. Store in the refrigerator.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 148 calories, Fat 7g fat (4g saturated fat), Cholesterol 28mg cholesterol, Sodium 96mg sodium, Carbohydrate 21g carbohydrate (16g sugars, Fiber 0 fiber), Protein 1g protein.

BANANA BARS WITH CREAM CHEESE FROSTING



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When life gives you overripe bananas, make these BOMB diggity best ever Banana Bars with Cream Cheese Frosting! These bars are delightful, delicious, and even a little nutritious. A great treat to make with the kids, too.

Provided by Tiffany

Categories     Dessert

Time 45m

Number Of Ingredients 13

½ cup butter (softened)
2 cups sugar
3 eggs
2 cups mashed very ripe (brown) bananas (about 3-4 medium bananas)
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
2 cups flour
1 teaspoon baking soda
⅛ teaspoon salt
½ cup butter
8 ounces cream cheese (softened)
4 cups powdered sugar
2 teaspoons vanilla extract
pinch of salt

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees and grease a 15x10x1 inch pan.
  • In a large bowl cream together butter and sugar until light and fluffy. Add eggs and vanilla and mix well. Next add mashed bananas and mix well.
  • In a medium bowl whisk together flour, baking soda, and salt. Add to wet ingredients and mix until incorporated.
  • Pour mixture into prepared pan.
  • Bake for 25 minutes or until an inserted toothpick comes out clean. Allow to cool.
  • To make the frosting, melt butter in a medium sauce pan. Once melted continue to boil until butter turns from a light yellow to a dark golden yellow. (This works best in a light-colored sauce pan so you can gauge the color of the butter)
  • In a large bowl cream together the browned butter and cream cheese until smooth. Stir in vanilla and salt. Gradually mix in powdered sugar until completely incorporated and frosting is smooth.
  • Spread frosting over cooled bars. Cut and serve OR cover and store at room temperature up to three days.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 270 kcal, Carbohydrate 48 g, Protein 3 g, Fat 8 g, SaturatedFat 3 g, TransFat 1 g, Cholesterol 31 mg, Sodium 147 mg, Fiber 1 g, Sugar 38 g, ServingSize 1 serving

BEST-EVER BANANA BARS



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We sometimes like to spread these bars with cream cheese icing,but they're also great just the way they are,warm from the oven.

Provided by Amy Snyder

Categories     Fruit Desserts

Number Of Ingredients 8

2 c all-purpose flour
1-1/3 c sugar
2 tsp baking soda
1/2 tsp salt
2 very ripe banana's,mashed
3/4 c shortening,melted
4 eggs
2 tsp vanilla extract

Steps:

  • 1. Combine flour,sugar,baking soda and salt ina large mixing bowl;set aside. Mix bananas,shortening,eggs and vanilla in another mixing bowl;blend well. Add banana mixture to flour mixture;stir until just moistened. pour into greased 15"x10" baking sheet;bake at 350 degrees for 20 mins. or until center springs back when touched. Cut into bars.

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