Best 7 Best Ever Banana Bars Recipes

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Calling all banana bread lovers! Get ready to elevate your baking skills and indulge in the ultimate dessert experience with our guide to creating the "Best Ever Banana Bars." Whether you're craving a sweet treat for breakfast, a delightful snack, or a grand finale to your dinner party, these delectable bars are sure to impress. Made with perfectly ripe bananas, a symphony of spices, and a moist and tender crumb, these bars are a true masterpiece. So, preheat your ovens and get ready to embark on a culinary journey that will leave you and your loved ones utterly spellbound.

Check out the recipes below so you can choose the best recipe for yourself!

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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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



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Make and share this Banana Bars recipe from Food.com.

Provided by Lavender Lynn

Categories     Bar Cookie

Time 1h45m

Yield 24 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 13

1 cup granulated sugar
1 cup mashed banana, very ripe (2 medium)
1/3 cup vegetable oil
2 eggs
1 cup flour
1 teaspoon baking powder
1/2 teaspoon baking soda
1/2 teaspoon cinnamon, ground
1/4 teaspoon salt
1 (3 ounce) package cream cheese, softened
1/3 cup butter or 1/3 cup margarine, softened
1 teaspoon vanilla
2 cups powdered sugar

Steps:

  • Heat oven to 350 degrees F.
  • Grease bottom and sides of 13 x 9 pan.
  • 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.
  • 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.
  • Store in refrigerator.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 166.6, Fat 7.3, SaturatedFat 2.8, Cholesterol 26.2, Sodium 105.9, Carbohydrate 24.7, Fiber 0.4, Sugar 19.4, Protein 1.4

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.

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



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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 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

Tips:

  • Choose ripe bananas: The riper the bananas, the sweeter and more flavorful your banana bars will be.
  • Use a food processor to mash the bananas: This will ensure that the bananas are mashed evenly and smoothly.
  • Don't overmix the batter: Overmixing the batter will make the banana bars tough.
  • Bake the banana bars until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean: This will ensure that the banana bars are cooked through.
  • Let the banana bars cool completely before frosting them: This will help to prevent the frosting from melting.

Conclusion:

These banana bars are a delicious and easy-to-make treat that are perfect for any occasion. They are moist, flavorful, and have a perfect balance of sweetness and banana flavor. The cream cheese frosting is the perfect finishing touch, adding a creamy and tangy flavor that complements the bananas perfectly. Whether you are a fan of bananas or just looking for a new and delicious dessert to try, these banana bars are sure to be a hit.

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