Best 6 Banana Date Bars Recipes

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Are you in search of a delectable treat that combines the sweet flavors of bananas and dates? Look no further! This article is your guide to discovering the best banana date bar recipe that will tantalize your taste buds. Whether you're a seasoned baker or a novice in the kitchen, we've scoured the world of recipes to bring you the most scrumptious and delectable banana date bar recipe that will leave you craving for more. With just a few simple ingredients and easy-to-follow instructions, you'll be whipping up these delightful bars in no time. Get ready to embark on a culinary journey that will satisfy your sweet tooth and leave your family and friends asking for seconds.

Here are our top 6 tried and tested recipes!

BANANA COOKIES (WITH DATES AND NUTS)



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Yummy cookies!! Great when you have leftover bananas that are too soft to eat .. they smell heavenly while baking, and keep well in the fridge ... I don't add the nuts, but you can if you like ..

Provided by najwa

Categories     Drop Cookies

Time 32m

Yield 24 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 15

1 cup mashed ripe banana (chopped)
1/2 cup butter
1/2 cup sugar
2 large eggs
1 teaspoon vanilla
1 1/2 cups flour
2 teaspoons baking powder
1/2 teaspoon baking soda
1/8 teaspoon cinnamon
1 pinch salt
1/2 teaspoon nutmeg
1/8 teaspoon clove
1 1/2 cups quick oatmeal
1/2 cup nuts
1 cup chopped dates

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 375°F.
  • In a large bowl, combine butter, sugar and eggs.
  • Add bananas and vanilla, mix well.
  • Add the rest of the ingredients, with dates and nuts last.
  • Drop dough onto cookie sheet (sprayed with non-stick spray), and flatten slightly.
  • Bake 12 minutes or until done.

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 WAKE-UP BARS



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These are soft, simple, but delicious, bars made with yummy ingredients. They're always a big hit when I make them for my friends and bring them to school.

Provided by cookie_monster

Categories     100+ Breakfast and Brunch Recipes

Time 1h

Yield 16

Number Of Ingredients 10

⅓ cup peanut butter
⅓ cup brown sugar
2 ½ tablespoons butter
1 egg
½ teaspoon vanilla extract
1 ripe banana, mashed
⅔ cup rolled oats
⅓ cup all-purpose flour
2 tablespoons wheat germ
¼ teaspoon baking soda

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Grease a 9x9-inch baking pan.
  • In a mixing bowl, beat together the peanut butter, brown sugar, and butter with an electric mixer until smooth and fluffy. Beat in the egg and vanilla extract, then the banana. Stir in the oats, flour, wheat germ, and baking soda until completely combined. Spread in prepared baking pan.
  • Bake in the preheated oven until set and lightly browned, 20 to 25 minutes. Remove from oven and cool in pan on wire rack before cutting into bars.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 101.8 calories, Carbohydrate 12 g, Cholesterol 16.4 mg, Fat 5.2 g, Fiber 1 g, Protein 2.8 g, SaturatedFat 1.9 g, Sodium 63.2 mg, Sugar 5.9 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.

DATE BARS



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Dessert ready in about an hour! Enjoy classic date filled bars in a new way - a wonderful treat.

Provided by By Betty Crocker Kitchens

Categories     Dessert

Time 1h5m

Yield 36

Number Of Ingredients 9

3 cups chopped pitted dates (1 lb)
1 1/2 cups water
1/4 cup granulated sugar
1 cup packed brown sugar
1 cup butter or margarine, softened
1 3/4 cups all-purpose* or whole wheat flour
1 1/2 cups quick-cooking oats
1/2 teaspoon baking soda
1/2 teaspoon salt

Steps:

  • In 2-quart saucepan, cook filling ingredients over low heat about 10 minutes, stirring constantly, until thickened. Cool 5 minutes.
  • Heat oven to 400°F. Grease bottom and sides of 13x9-inch pan with shortening.
  • In large bowl, stir brown sugar and butter until well mixed. Stir in flour, oats, baking soda and salt until crumbly. Press half of the crumb mixture evenly in bottom of pan. Spread with filling. Top with remaining crumb mixture; press lightly.
  • Bake 25 to 30 minutes or until light brown. Cool 5 minutes in pan on cooling rack. Cut into 6 rows by 6 rows while warm.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 160, Carbohydrate 25 g, Cholesterol 15 mg, Fat 1, Fiber 2 g, Protein 2 g, SaturatedFat 2 1/2 g, ServingSize 1 Bar, Sodium 85 mg, Sugar 17 g, TransFat 0 g

WORLD'S BEST (IN MY OPINION) BANANA BARS



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Make and share this World's Best (In My Opinion) Banana Bars recipe from Food.com.

Provided by maddlange

Categories     Low Protein

Time 40m

Yield 1 tray, 40 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 14

1 1/2 cups sugar
1 cup vegetable oil
2 eggs
3 bananas
3/4 cup sour milk
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon baking soda
2 cups flour
1 teaspoon vanilla
1/2 cup nuts (optional)
1/2 cup butter
1 cup sugar
1/4 cup milk
1/2 cup powdered sugar

Steps:

  • bars:.
  • Beat the sugar oil and eggs. then add bananas and blend the rest. pour out on to greased 9 x 13 cookie sheet. bake at 350 until browned on top (about 30 minutes).
  • frosting:.
  • bring to a boil and let cool then add powdered sugar.

Tips:

  • Use ripe bananas for a sweeter and more flavorful bar.
  • Mash the bananas well to ensure a smooth batter.
  • If you don't have a food processor, you can mash the bananas with a fork or potato masher.
  • Be sure to use pitted dates for this recipe.
  • If you don't have chopped walnuts, you can use another type of nut, such as pecans or almonds.
  • Gently stir the wet and dry ingredients together until just combined. Overmixing will result in a tough bar.
  • Bake the bars until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
  • Let the bars cool completely before slicing and serving.

Conclusion:

Banana date bars are a delicious and nutritious snack or dessert that are easy to make and can be enjoyed by people of all ages. They are also a good source of fiber, potassium, and antioxidants. With their sweet and chewy texture and delightful combination of banana and date flavors, these bars are sure to be a hit at your next gathering or potluck. So next time you're looking for a healthy and satisfying treat, give banana date bars a try.

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