Welcome to the delectable world of frosted banana bars, a culinary delight that combines the sweet and creamy flavors of bananas with a rich and velvety frosting. These bars are not just a treat for the taste buds; they are also a versatile dessert that can be enjoyed for breakfast, as a midday snack, or as a sweet ending to a special meal. With their soft and moist texture, perfectly balanced sweetness, and a frosting that melts in your mouth, frosted banana bars are sure to satisfy your cravings and leave you wanting more. As you embark on this culinary journey, you will discover the secrets of creating the perfect frosted banana bars, from selecting the ripest bananas to crafting a frosting that complements the banana flavor without overpowering it. So, grab your apron, preheat your oven, and let's delve into the delightful world of frosted banana bars!
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FROSTED BANANA BARS
Make and share this Frosted Banana Bars recipe from Food.com.
Provided by jolyn421
Categories Dessert
Time 40m
Yield 3 dozen, 36 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 12
Steps:
- In a mixing bowl, cream butter and sugar.
- Beat in eggs, bananas, and vanilla.
- Combine the flour, baking soda, and salt.
- Add to creamed mixture and mix well.
- Pour into a greased 15x10x1 pan.
- Bake at 350 degrees for 25 minutes.
- For frosting cream butter and cream cheese in a mixing bowl.
- Gradually add confectioners' sugar and vanilla.
- Beat well.
- Spread over bars.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 199.5, Fat 7.8, SaturatedFat 4.6, Cholesterol 36, Sodium 111.1, Carbohydrate 31.5, Fiber 0.3, Sugar 25.2, Protein 1.7
FROSTED BANANA BARS
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
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
FROSTED BANANA BARS
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
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.
THE BEST FROSTED BANANA BARS
These super moist, frosted banana bars are the perfect dessert for any occasion! Bake in a 9×13 pan and top with smooth cream cheese frosting for the perfect dessert for a crowd!
Provided by Melissa Rose
Categories Dessert
Time 40m
Number Of Ingredients 16
Steps:
- Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Spray metal 9x13" pan with nonstick cooking spray and lightly dust with flour (or cover in parchment paper). See notes below for baking in jelly roll pan.
- In a small mixing bowl, mash bananas with a fork until broken up. Set aside.
- In a large bowl, cream together the butter, granulated sugar, and brown sugar until smooth (about 1 minute). While the mixer is on low, add in the eggs, sour cream, vanilla extract, baking soda, and salt. Add cornstarch and flour and mix until combined. Lastly, mix in mashed bananas until incorporated; do not overmix.
- Pour batter into greased 9×13 pan and bake at 350 degrees for 28-30 minutes, or until toothpick comes out clean. Top should be slightly golden brown, as shown in the photo above. Allow bars to cool completely before frosting.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 279 kcal, Carbohydrate 42 g, Protein 5 g, Fat 11 g, SaturatedFat 6 g, Cholesterol 100 mg, Sodium 137 mg, Fiber 1 g, Sugar 30 g, TransFat 1 g, UnsaturatedFat 4 g, ServingSize 1 serving
PEGGY'S FROSTED BANANA BARS
This banana cookie bar recipe was given to me years ago by a friend in Nebraska; they come out perfect every time!
Provided by Phyllis
Categories Desserts Fruit Dessert Recipes Banana Dessert Recipes
Time 1h10m
Yield 36
Number Of Ingredients 13
Steps:
- Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Butter a 10x15-inch rimmed baking pan.
- Beat 1/2 cup butter and white sugar together in a bowl using an electric mixer until creamy. Beat in bananas, eggs, and 1 teaspoon vanilla extract.
- Combine flour, baking soda, and salt in a separate bowl. Add to the banana mixture and mix well. Pour into the prepared pan.
- Bake in the preheated oven until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean, 25 to 30 minutes. Cool on a wire rack for 5 minutes. Run a table knife around the edges to loosen. Invert carefully onto a serving plate or cooling rack. Let cool, about 30 minutes.
- Beat cream cheese and 1/2 cup butter together in a bowl using an electric mixer until fluffy. Add confectioners' sugar and 2 teaspoons vanilla extract gradually; beat well. Spread frosting over the cooled bars and sprinkle walnuts on top.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 215.4 calories, Carbohydrate 32.9 g, Cholesterol 35.9 mg, Fat 8.9 g, Fiber 0.5 g, Protein 2.1 g, SaturatedFat 4.9 g, Sodium 100.3 mg, Sugar 26 g
BANANA BARS WITH CREAM CHEESE FROSTING
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
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.
Tips:
- Use ripe bananas: The riper the bananas, the sweeter and more flavorful your banana bars will be.
- Don't overmix the batter: Overmixing can result in tough, dense banana bars. Mix just until the ingredients are combined.
- Bake the banana bars until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean: This usually takes about 30-35 minutes.
- Let the banana bars cool completely before frosting them: This will help the frosting set properly.
- Use your favorite frosting: Cream cheese frosting, chocolate frosting, or whipped cream are all great options for frosting banana bars.
Conclusion:
Frosted banana bars are a delicious and easy-to-make treat that are perfect for any occasion. They're moist, flavorful, and topped with a creamy frosting that takes them over the top. So next time you're looking for a sweet snack or dessert, give these frosted banana bars a try. You won't be disappointed!
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