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.

nelly nakhanu
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These bars are a great way to use up ripe bananas. They're also a delicious and easy dessert.


Coach Pamba
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I made these bars for a bake sale and they sold out in no time. They're definitely a crowd-pleaser.


jannat shahid
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These bars are so good! I love the combination of banana and cream cheese. They're perfect for a special occasion.


Berwith Joseph
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I followed the recipe exactly and the bars turned out great. They're a hit with my family and friends.


Rosemary Etonihu
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The bars were a bit dry, but the frosting helped. I think I'll add some extra bananas next time.


Salman Maan
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These bars were easy to make and turned out perfectly. I'll definitely be making them again.


Ebot Bruno
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I'm not a huge fan of banana desserts, but these bars were surprisingly delicious. The frosting really makes them.


Mohammed Al Barazenjey
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I made these bars for a potluck and they were gone in minutes! Everyone loved them.


Hany Saleh
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OMG! These are the best banana bars I've ever had! So moist and flavorful. The frosting is to die for.


Ajie Foyo
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These banana bars are absolutely divine! The cream cheese frosting is the perfect finishing touch. I've made them twice now and they're always a hit.