Best 7 Makeover Frosted Banana Bars Recipes

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Are you looking for a delicious treat that is easy to make and sure to impress your friends and family? Look no further than the makeover frosted banana bars! These delectable bars are made with a base of bananas, oats, and honey, and topped with a creamy, tangy frosting. With their perfect balance of sweetness and tartness, these bars are sure to be a hit at any gathering. And the best part is, they can be made in just a few simple steps. So grab your aprons and preheat your ovens, because it's time to whip up a batch of these makeover frosted banana bars!

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

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

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.

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

FROSTED BANANA BARS



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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

1/2 cup butter
2 cups sugar
3 eggs
1 1/2 cups mashed ripe bananas (, , about 3 medium)
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
2 cups flour
1 teaspoon baking soda
1 pinch salt
1/2 cup butter
1 (8 ounce) package cream cheese
4 cups confectioners' sugar
2 teaspoons vanilla extract

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

THE BEST FROSTED BANANA BARS



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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

1/2 cup butter (softened)
1 cup granulated sugar
1/2 cup light brown sugar
2 large eggs
3/4 cup sour cream ((8oz tub))
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1 teaspoon baking soda
1/4 teaspoon salt
1 tablespoon cornstarch (this mades them more moist but if you don't have it, you can leave it out)
2.5 cups all-purpose flour (spooned and leveled)
1.5 cups mashed bananas ((about 2-3 large bananas))
8 oz cream cheese (softened)
1/2 cup unsalted butter (softened)
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
3.5 cups powdered sugar
1 teaspoon milk

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

FROSTED BANANA BARS



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If you like bananas, this is for you. Very moist and tasty! My daughter got this from a "Taste of Home" magazine.

Provided by out of here

Categories     Dessert

Time 35m

Yield 12 bars

Number Of Ingredients 9

1/2 cup margarine
1 1/2 cups sugar
2 eggs
1 cup sour cream
1 teaspoon vanilla
2 cups flour
1 teaspoon baking soda
1/4 teaspoon salt
1 cup banana pulp (about 3 ripe bananas)

Steps:

  • In mixing bowl, cream butter and sugar.
  • Add eggs, sour cream, and vanilla.
  • Combine flour, baking soda, salt; gradually add to the creamed mixture.
  • Stir in the bananas.
  • Spread into a greased sheet cake pan (15x10x1-inch).
  • Bake at 350°F for 20-25 minutes.
  • Cool.
  • I put a cream cheese frosting on this.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 311.1, Fat 12.7, SaturatedFat 4.1, Cholesterol 43.7, Sodium 264.4, Carbohydrate 46.2, Fiber 1.1, Sugar 27.5, Protein 4.1

Tips:

  • For a richer flavor, use overripe bananas.
  • To make the frosting creamier, use softened butter.
  • If you don't have sour cream, you can use plain yogurt instead.
  • To make the bars easier to cut, chill them for at least 30 minutes before serving.
  • For a fun twist, try adding chocolate chips, nuts, or dried fruit to the batter.
  • If you want the bars to be extra gooey, add a layer of caramel or chocolate sauce on top.

Conclusion:

Frosted banana bars are a classic dessert that is perfect for any occasion. They are easy to make and always a hit with a crowd. With a few simple tips, you can make them even more delicious. So next time you're looking for a sweet treat, give this recipe a try. You won't be disappointed!

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