Best 4 Lizs Banana Bars Recipes

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Liz's banana bars are a blissful union of sweet, tangy, and nutty flavors that will surely tantalize your taste buds. Their moist and tender crumb, complemented by a crisp and buttery streusel topping, makes them an irresistible treat. Whether you're a seasoned baker or just starting, this article will guide you through the steps of creating these delectable bars, so you can enjoy this classic recipe in the comfort of your own kitchen.

Here are our top 4 tried and tested recipes!

LIZ'S BANANA BARS



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These banana bars are sweet and moist. They are a favorite among my friends and family. I recommend eating them when they are still warm or letting them sit in the fridge to cool for a few hours. Enjoy! You can substitute butter in even amounts for the margarine.

Provided by Liz_Perry

Categories     Desserts     Fruit Dessert Recipes     Banana Dessert Recipes

Time 1h

Yield 20

Number Of Ingredients 11

¾ cup milk
1 teaspoon lemon juice
½ cup margarine, softened
1 ½ cups white sugar
2 eggs
½ teaspoon salt
2 cups all-purpose flour
2 bananas, mashed
2 (3 ounce) packages cream cheese, softened
2 ½ cups confectioners' sugar
⅓ cup margarine or butter, softened

Steps:

  • Preheat an oven to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C). Grease a 9x13-inch baking dish.
  • Combine the milk and lemon juice in a small bowl; allow to sit at room temperature for 10 minutes. This will effectively 'sour' the milk.
  • Stir the 1/2 cup margarine, the white sugar, eggs, salt, and flour together in a bowl. Add the soured milk and mashed bananas and mix thoroughly; spread into the bottom of the prepared dish.
  • Bake in the preheated oven until the edges begin to brown very slightly, about 25 minutes. Allow to cool at least 10 minutes before frosting.
  • Prepare the frosting by beating together the cream cheese, confectioners' sugar, and 1/3 cup margarine in a bowl using an electric mixer. Spread evenly over the cooled bars before cutting into 20 even-sized pieces. Serve immediately or store in refrigerator.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 283.3 calories, Carbohydrate 43.6 g, Cholesterol 28.7 mg, Fat 11.3 g, Fiber 0.6 g, Protein 3.1 g, SaturatedFat 3.5 g, Sodium 182.2 mg, Sugar 32.4 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.

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



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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

Tips:

  • For the best texture, use overripe bananas. They will be easier to mash and will give the bars a sweeter flavor.
  • Be sure to cream the butter and sugar together until light and fluffy. This will help to incorporate air into the batter and make the bars tender.
  • Do not overmix the batter. Overmixing can toughen the bars.
  • Bake the bars until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out with just a few moist crumbs attached.
  • Allow the bars to cool completely before frosting. This will help to prevent the frosting from melting.
  • If you don't have sour cream, you can substitute plain yogurt or buttermilk.
  • For a fun twist, try adding chocolate chips, nuts, or dried fruit to the batter.

Conclusion:

Liz's Banana Bars are an easy and delicious treat that are perfect for any occasion. With their moist and fluffy texture, sweet banana flavor, and creamy frosting, these bars are sure to be a hit with everyone who tries them. So next time you're looking for a quick and easy dessert, give these banana bars a try. You won't be disappointed!

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