Best 6 Banana Pineapple Bars Recipes

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Are you looking for a delectable treat to tantalize your taste buds and impress your friends and family? If so, look no further than banana pineapple bars! These heavenly squares of goodness combine the tropical flavors of banana and pineapple with a hint of tanginess, creating a truly unforgettable dessert experience. They're incredibly versatile and can be enjoyed as a mid-day snack, a sweet treat after dinner, or even as a festive addition to your holiday gatherings. With their irresistible combination of flavors and textures, banana pineapple bars are sure to become a beloved favorite in your kitchen.

Here are our top 6 tried and tested recipes!

MOIST PINEAPPLE BANANA BREAD



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Our four kids like slices of this moist tropical-tasting banana bread for breakfast. I sometimes bake it in mini loaf pans, then freeze the loaves so we can enjoy a small portion at a time. -Mary Watkins, Chaska, Minnesota

Provided by Taste of Home

Time 1h15m

Yield 2 loaves (16 slices each).

Number Of Ingredients 10

3 cups all-purpose flour
2 cups sugar
1 teaspoon salt
1 teaspoon baking soda
1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
3 eggs
1-1/4 cups canola oil
2 teaspoons vanilla extract
1 can (8 ounces) crushed pineapple, drained
2 cups mashed ripe bananas (4 to 5 medium)

Steps:

  • In a large bowl, combine the flour, sugar, salt, baking soda and cinnamon. In another bowl, whisk the eggs, oil and vanilla; add pineapple and bananas. Stir into the dry ingredients just until moistened. Pour into two greased 8x4-in. loaf pans., Bake at 350° for 60-65 minutes or until a toothpick comes out clean. Cool for 10 minutes before removing from pans to wire racks.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 191 calories, Fat 9g fat (1g saturated fat), Cholesterol 20mg cholesterol, Sodium 120mg sodium, Carbohydrate 26g carbohydrate (16g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 2g protein.

BANANA-PINEAPPLE BREAD



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This is my mom's recipe for banana bread with canned pineapple. It comes out nice and moist, but not overly oily as some banana breads do.

Provided by marinda123

Categories     Bread     Quick Bread Recipes     Fruit Bread Recipes     100+ Banana Bread Recipes

Time 1h

Yield 24

Number Of Ingredients 10

3 cups all-purpose flour
2 cups white sugar
2 cups mashed bananas
1 cup vegetable oil
½ cup unsweetened applesauce
1 (8 ounce) can crushed pineapple
3 large eggs
1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1 teaspoon baking soda
1 teaspoon salt

Steps:

  • Preheat the oven to 325 degrees F (165 degrees C). Grease and flour 2 loaf pans.
  • Mix flour, sugar, bananas, oil, applesauce, pineapple, eggs, cinnamon, baking soda, and salt together in a large bowl until blended. Pour into the prepared loaf pans.
  • Bake in the preheated oven until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean, 50 to 60 minutes.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 236.1 calories, Carbohydrate 35 g, Cholesterol 23.3 mg, Fat 10 g, Fiber 1.1 g, Protein 2.7 g, SaturatedFat 1.4 g, Sodium 158.8 mg, Sugar 20.9 g

LAYERED BANANA PINEAPPLE DESSERT



Layered Banana Pineapple Dessert image

Make and share this Layered Banana Pineapple Dessert recipe from Food.com.

Provided by ThatJodiGirl

Categories     Bar Cookie

Time 20m

Yield 15 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 9

1 1/2 cups graham cracker crumbs
1/4 cup sugar
1/3 cup margarine or 1/3 cup butter (melted)
3 bananas (sliced)
1 (8 ounce) package cream cheese (softened)
3 1/2 cups cold milk
2 packages instant vanilla flavor pudding and pie filling
1 (20 ounce) can crushed pineapple (drained)
1 (8 ounce) container whipped topping, thawed (I prefer Cool Whip)

Steps:

  • Mix graham cracker crumbs, sugar and margarine in a 13 x 9" cake pan.
  • Press evenly onto bottom of pan.
  • Arrange banana slices on crust.
  • Beat cream cheese in a large bowl with a wire whisk or electric mixer until smooth.
  • Gradually beat in milk.
  • Add pudding mixes.
  • Beat until well blended.
  • Spread evenly over banana slices.
  • Spoon pineapple evenly over pudding mixture.
  • Spread Whipped topping over pineapple.
  • Refrigerate for 3 hours before serving.

BANANA SPLIT CAKE BARS



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I got this recipe form my mother-in-law. Bananas, crushed pineapple and maraschino cherries are all baked into a cake. A light, buttery frosting is applied, and the cake is cut into bars for snacking.

Provided by Tammy

Categories     Desserts     Fruit Dessert Recipes     Cherry Dessert Recipes

Time 1h30m

Yield 12

Number Of Ingredients 15

2 cups all-purpose flour
1 cup white sugar
¾ teaspoon baking soda
½ teaspoon salt
½ teaspoon ground cinnamon
1 (8 ounce) can crushed pineapple, with juice
2 eggs
½ cup vegetable oil
2 very ripe bananas, mashed
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
¼ cup maraschino cherries, halved
¼ cup butter, melted
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
3 cups confectioners' sugar
4 tablespoons milk

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Grease and flour a 9x13 inch pan.
  • In a large bowl, mix together the flour, sugar, baking soda, salt and cinnamon. Make a well in the center and pour in the crushed pineapple, eggs, oil, bananas and 1 teaspoon vanilla. Stir in the cherries. Mix well and pour into prepared pan.
  • Bake in the preheated oven for 30 to 35 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center of the cake comes out clean. Frost cake while still warm.
  • To make the frosting: in a medium bowl, combine melted butter, 1 teaspoon vanilla and confectioners' sugar. Beat in milk, one tablespoon at a time, until desired consistency is achieved.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 428 calories, Carbohydrate 73.2 g, Cholesterol 41.6 mg, Fat 14.2 g, Fiber 1.3 g, Protein 3.7 g, SaturatedFat 4.2 g, Sodium 217.8 mg, Sugar 52.9 g

BANANA, PINEAPPLE CHEESECAKE BARS



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Make and share this Banana, Pineapple Cheesecake Bars recipe from Food.com.

Provided by Xiola Blue

Categories     Cheesecake

Time 10m

Yield 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 13

2 cups graham cracker crumbs (14 whole graham crackers)
1/3 cup butter, melted
1/4 cup sugar
3 (8 ounce) packages cream cheese, softened
3/4 cup sugar
1 teaspoon vanilla
3 eggs
1/2 cup mashed banana
strawberry
1 banana, sliced
1 teaspoon lemon juice
1 (8 ounce) can pineapple chunks, drained
3 semi-sweet chocolate baking squares

Steps:

  • Crust:.
  • Mix graham cracker crumbs, butter, sugar.
  • Press onto bottom of 13x9-inch pan (lined with foil).
  • Filling:.
  • Mix cream cheese, sugar, vanilla, with electric mixer on medium until well blended.
  • Add eggs, mix until blended.
  • Stir in banana.
  • Pour into crust.
  • Bake at 350°F for 30 minutes or until center is set.
  • Cool, refrigerate for 3 hours or over night.
  • Topping:.
  • Put toppings on, drizzle with bakers semi sweet baking chocolate.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 1345.9, Fat 89.2, SaturatedFat 52.7, Cholesterol 386.4, Sodium 922.5, Carbohydrate 122.8, Fiber 4.4, Sugar 90.7, Protein 22.4

PINEAPPLE BANANA BREAD



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This pretty loaf adds a tropical feel to any festive occasion. It's also a great way to use up your extra bananas.

Provided by Taste of Home

Time 1h20m

Yield 1 loaf.

Number Of Ingredients 10

1/2 cup butter, softened
1 cup sugar
2 eggs
1/2 cup mashed ripe banana
1/3 cup drained crushed pineapple
1/2 cup sweetened shredded coconut
2 cups all-purpose flour
1 teaspoon baking powder
1/2 teaspoon baking soda
1/2 teaspoon salt

Steps:

  • In a bowl, cream butter and sugar. Beat in eggs. Stir in banana, pineapple and coconut. Combine dry ingredients; stir into creamed mixture just until combined. Spoon into a greased 8x4-in. loaf pan. Bake at 350° for 65-70 minutes or until bread test done. Cool in pan 10 minutes; remove to a wire rack.

Nutrition Facts :

Tips for Baking Banana Pineapple Bars:

- Use ripe bananas for the best flavor and texture. Overripe bananas are ideal. - If you don't have crushed pineapple, you can use fresh pineapple. Just chop it into small pieces. - For a sweeter bar, add an extra 1/2 cup of sugar to the batter. - If you want a more crumbly bar, use less butter in the crust. - Be careful not to overmix the batter. Overmixing can make the bars tough. - Bake the bars until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean. - Let the bars cool completely before frosting them. This will help the frosting set properly.

Conclusion:

Banana pineapple bars are a delicious and easy-to-make treat that are perfect for any occasion. With their moist and flavorful cake, sweet and tangy pineapple filling, and creamy frosting, these bars are sure to be a hit with everyone who tries them. So next time you're looking for a special dessert, give banana pineapple bars a try. You won't be disappointed!

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