Best 5 Frosted Banana Bars Recipes

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Are you looking for a delicious and easy-to-make snack that is perfect for any occasion? Frosted banana bars are the answer! These delectable treats are made with a moist banana bread base, topped with a creamy and fluffy frosting. They are perfect for breakfast, lunch, or dessert, and can be easily customized to your liking. With just a few simple ingredients and a little bit of time, you can create a batch of frosted banana bars that will be enjoyed by everyone.

Here are our top 5 tried and tested recipes!

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.

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

PEGGY'S FROSTED BANANA BARS



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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

½ cup butter, softened
2 cups white sugar
1 ½ cups mashed bananas
3 eggs
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
2 cups all-purpose flour
1 teaspoon baking soda
1 pinch salt
1 (8 ounce) package cream cheese, softened
½ cup butter, softened
4 cups confectioners' sugar
2 teaspoons vanilla extract
½ cup chopped walnuts

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

MAKEOVER FROSTED BANANA BARS



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I've made these banana bars many times, always with favorable comments and requests for the recipe. With this makeover, you don't have to be shy about grabbing seconds of this treat! -Susan Stuff, Mercersburg, Pennsylvania

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Desserts

Time 35m

Yield 3 dozen.

Number Of Ingredients 14

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

Steps:

  • In a large bowl, beat butter and sugar until crumbly, about 2 minutes. Add eggs, one at a time, beating well after each addition. Beat in the bananas, applesauce and vanilla. Combine the flour, baking soda and salt; stir into butter mixture just until blended., Transfer to a 15x10x1-in. baking pan coated with cooking spray. 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. Refrigerate leftovers.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 149 calories, Fat 4g fat (3g saturated fat), Cholesterol 23mg cholesterol, Sodium 89mg sodium, Carbohydrate 26g carbohydrate (19g sugars, Fiber 0 fiber), Protein 2g protein.

FROSTED BANANA BARS



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Very good and light recipe that comes from Taste of Home Mag. I have changed the ingredients to lower the fat in the recipe from the original. This is different from some of the other's posted as it has less sugar, less eggs and adds sour cream. We love this recipe.

Provided by CrinV

Categories     Dessert

Time 35m

Yield 36-48 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 13

1/2 cup butter or 1/2 cup margarine, softened
1 1/2 cups sugar
2 large eggs
1 cup light 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)
1 (8 ounce) package light cream cheese
1/2 cup butter or 1/2 cup margarine, softened
2 teaspoons vanilla extract
3 3/4-4 cups confectioners' sugar

Steps:

  • In a mixing bowl, cream butter and sugar.
  • Add eggs, sour cream and vanilla.
  • Combine flour, baking soda and salt; gradually add to the creamed mixture.
  • Stir in bananas.
  • Spread into a greased 15x10x-inch baking pan.
  • Bake at 350° for 20-25 minutes or until a toothpick inserted near the center comes out clean.
  • Cool.
  • For frosting, in a mixing bowl, beat cream cheese, butter and vanilla. Gradually beat in enough confectioners' sugar to achieve desired consistency.
  • Frost bars. Store in the refrigerator.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 187, Fat 7.6, SaturatedFat 4.6, Cholesterol 30.8, Sodium 126.3, Carbohydrate 28.4, Fiber 0.4, Sugar 21.6, Protein 2

Tips:

  • Use ripe bananas for the best flavor and texture.
  • Make sure to mash the bananas well so that they are evenly distributed throughout the batter.
  • Do not overmix the batter, as this can make the bars tough.
  • Bake the bars until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
  • Allow the bars to cool completely before frosting them.
  • If you don't have cream cheese, you can substitute sour cream or Greek yogurt.
  • You can add nuts, chocolate chips, or other mix-ins to the batter before baking.
  • Store the frosted banana bars in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.

Conclusion:

Frosted banana bars are a delicious and easy-to-make dessert that is perfect for any occasion. They are moist, flavorful, and have a creamy frosting that is simply irresistible. These bars are also a great way to use up ripe bananas. So next time you have a few bananas that are about to go bad, be sure to make a batch of frosted banana bars.

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