Description
Indulge in the delightful experience of moist banana bars topped with luscious cream cheese frosting. These soft, flavorful bars are made with ripe bananas, ensuring maximum sweetness and moisture, while the rich frosting adds a creamy tang that perfectly complements the banana flavor. Perfect for celebrations or as an everyday treat, these bars are sure to impress friends and family alike.
Ingredients
Scale
- 3 medium ripe bananas (mashed)
- 1 cup all-purpose flour (sifted)
- 1/2 cup granulated sugar
- 1/4 cup brown sugar
- 2 large eggs
- 1 tsp baking soda
- 1/4 tsp salt
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter (melted)
- 8 oz cream cheese (softened)
- 2 cups powdered sugar
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease a 9×13 inch baking dish or line it with parchment paper.
- In a large bowl, mash the ripe bananas until smooth. Mix in melted butter and both sugars until well combined.
- Add the eggs and whisk until blended. Sift in flour, baking soda, and salt; mix gently until no dry flour remains.
- Spread the batter evenly into the prepared dish and bake for 25-30 minutes or until a toothpick inserted comes out clean. Let cool completely.
- For the frosting, beat together softened cream cheese and powdered sugar until smooth and creamy. Once bars are cool, spread frosting evenly on top, slice into squares, and serve.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 180
- Sugar: 16g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 7g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 28g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 35mg