HAWAIIAN BANANA BARS

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These bars are so moist and chewy, you won't need to add eggs!

Provided by Nancy Howard

Categories     Desserts     Fruit Dessert Recipes     Banana Dessert Recipes

Yield 24

Number Of Ingredients 11

¼ cup shortening
½ teaspoon vanilla extract
1 cup mashed bananas
½ cup chopped walnuts
1 ½ teaspoons baking powder
1 cup packed brown sugar
½ teaspoon lemon juice
1 ½ cups all-purpose flour
½ teaspoon salt
⅓ cup confectioners' sugar
1 teaspoon ground cinnamon

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Grease an 11x7 inch pan.
  • In large mixing bowl, mix shortening, brown sugar, vanilla, lemon juice and banana until well blended.
  • Sift together the flour, baking powder and salt. Add to the banana mixture; stir until well blended. Stir in chopped nuts. Pour into the prepared pan.
  • Bake for 30 to 35 minutes in the preheated oven.
  • While warm, cut into bars and remove from pan. Combine powdered sugar and cinnamon. Gently roll warm bars in sugar-cinnamon mixture.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 113.6 calories, Carbohydrate 19.3 g, Fat 3.8 g, Fiber 0.7 g, Protein 1.3 g, SaturatedFat 0.7 g, Sodium 81.8 mg, Sugar 11.8 g

Jackson wataka
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I love the tropical flavors in these bars. They remind me of being on vacation in Hawaii.


Asanda Mtwa
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These bars are the perfect make-ahead dessert. I often make them a day or two ahead of time and they're always just as good.


Caleb Freeze
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I made these bars with gluten-free flour and they turned out great. They're a delicious and allergy-friendly treat.


Yoshi Fireball
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I love the crunchy topping on these bars. It adds a nice contrast to the soft and moist interior.


Nanu Baduwal
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These bars are so easy to make, even a beginner baker can make them. They're also really affordable, which is a plus.


PARVANA TV
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I'm not usually a fan of banana desserts, but these bars are an exception. They're so moist and flavorful, I can't resist them!


Ladla Chaudhary
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These bars are the perfect way to use up ripe bananas. They're also a great snack or dessert to have on hand.


Ram Fity
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I made these bars for a potluck and they were a huge success. Everyone loved them! They're so moist and flavorful.


Hunter Boyd
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These bars are delicious! I love the combination of banana and pineapple. They're also really easy to make, which is a bonus.


Harvin Hizzer
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I've made these bars several times now and they're always a crowd-pleaser. They're so easy to make and they always turn out perfectly.


Jan Bhai
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These banana bars were a hit with my family! They were moist and flavorful, with just the right amount of sweetness. I will definitely be making them again.