Best 6 Low Fat Banana Bars Recipes
Craving a sweet and satisfying treat without the guilt? Look no further than our low-fat banana bars! These delectable bars are packed with flavor and provide a healthier alternative to traditional banana bread or muffins. With their soft, moist texture and irresistible banana taste, these low-fat banana bars are sure to become a favorite in your kitchen. Made with simple, wholesome ingredients and featuring a reduced-fat content, these bars are a perfect snack or dessert option for those seeking a healthier indulgence. Get ready to tantalize your taste buds and enjoy the goodness of bananas in a guilt-free way!
Here are our top 6 tried and tested recipes!
BANANA BARS
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
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
LOW-FAT BANANA BARS
Make and share this Low-fat Banana Bars recipe from Food.com.
Provided by viking
Categories Dessert
Time 40m
Yield 16 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 16
Steps:
- Mash banana and lemon juice together.
- Combine all ingredients and beat for 2 minutes at medium speed.
- Spread in a greased 9 x 13 inch pan.
- Bake for 25 to 30 minutes at 350 degrees.
- Combine all frosting ingredients and frost when bars are cool.
- Sprinkle with walnuts if desired.
LOW-FAT BANANA MUFFINS
If you are watching your diet, you don't have to give up your favorite baked goods; just make them a little lighter. This recipe makes a delicious muffin that you won't even realize what you are missing.-Marcia Lane, Hemet, California
Provided by Taste of Home
Time 30m
Yield 15 muffins.
Number Of Ingredients 9
Steps:
- In a large bowl, combine flour, baking powder, baking soda and cinnamon. Combine remaining ingredients; stir into dry ingredients just until moistened. Coat muffin cups with cooking spray or use paper liners; fill cups two-thirds full. Bake at 350° for 20-25 minutes or until muffins test done. Cool in pan 10 minutes before removing to a wire rack.
Nutrition Facts :
MAKEOVER FROSTED BANANA BARS
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
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.
BANANA OAT BARS
These bars are lower in fat than most bar cookies.
Provided by Arlene
Categories Desserts Fruit Dessert Recipes Banana Dessert Recipes
Time 45m
Yield 18
Number Of Ingredients 10
Steps:
- Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
- Mix together dry ingredients. In a separate bowl mix together bananas, egg whites, milk and vanilla. Beat all together.
- Bake in a 9 x 13 inch pan which has been sprayed with non-stick spray for about 35 minutes. Cool and cut into bars. You may sprinkle with cinnamon and sugar, if desired.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 71.6 calories, Carbohydrate 16.1 g, Cholesterol 0.1 mg, Fat 0.5 g, Fiber 1.1 g, Protein 1.6 g, SaturatedFat 0.1 g, Sodium 97.7 mg, Sugar 9.8 g
LOW-FAT BANANA BARS
Quick and easy! Banana bars with a gooey, dense, brownie-like texture. This is a simple recipe. Feel free to add nuts, chocolate chips, cocoa....
Provided by Raichka
Categories Breakfast
Time 35m
Yield 9 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 7
Steps:
- Preheat oven to 350 degrees and grease an 8 inch pan.
- Mix dry ingredients.
- Add milk and banana; beat for two minutes or until well mixed.
- Add egg and beat for 30 seconds.
- Bake for 30 minutes.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 122.5, Fat 1.2, SaturatedFat 0.5, Cholesterol 25.4, Sodium 204.5, Carbohydrate 25.6, Fiber 0.7, Sugar 12.8, Protein 2.7
Tips:
- Use ripe bananas for the best flavor and texture.
- If you don't have buttermilk, you can make your own by adding 1 tablespoon of vinegar or lemon juice to 1 cup of milk and letting it sit for 5 minutes.
- To make the bars more moist, you can add 1/2 cup of chocolate chips or nuts.
- If you want a chewier bar, you can add 1/2 cup of oats.
- For a more decadent bar, you can drizzle it with chocolate glaze or frosting.
Conclusion:
These low-fat banana bars are a delicious and healthy snack or breakfast option. They are made with whole wheat flour, oats, and bananas, and they are naturally sweetened with honey. They are also a good source of fiber and potassium. These bars are easy to make and can be customized to your liking. You can add different fruits, nuts, or spices to create a unique flavor. They are also a great way to use up ripe bananas. Whether you are looking for a healthy snack or a delicious breakfast option, these low-fat banana bars are a great choice. They are sure to please everyone in your family.
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