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2 banana bars with cream cheese frosting on silver platter

Banana Bars with Cream Cheese Frosting

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This banana bar recipe combines the natural sweetness of ripe bananas with the rich and creamy goodness of cream cheese, resulting in a delightful treat that is perfect for any occasion. This is the perfect recipe to use up all those overripe bananas!
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 25 minutes
Total Time 40 minutes
Course Dessert
Cuisine American
Servings 24
Calories 261 kcal

Ingredients
  

For The Bars

  • 1 1/2 cups white sugar
  • 1/2 cup butter softened
  • 2 whole eggs
  • 1 cup sour cream or vanilla or plain yogurt
  • 1 1/2 cups bananas mashed - about 3 large bananas
  • 2 tsp vanilla
  • 2 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1 tsp baking soda
  • 1 tsp salt

For The Frosting

  • 1 8 oz cream cheese softened
  • 1/2 cup butter softened
  • 4 cups powdered sugar sifted
  • 1 tsp vanilla
  • 1/4 tsp salt

Instructions
 

  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees℉. Grease a 15 x 10 baking sheet
  • In a large bowl, beat the softened butter and white sugar until creamy. Add the eggs one at a time, beating well after each addition. Add the mashed bananas, sour cream (or yogurt), and vanilla, mixing until combined.
  • In a separate bowl, whisk together the all-purpose flour, baking soda, and salt. Gradually add the dry ingredients to the banana mixture, and beat until combined.
  • Spread the batter evenly onto a greased 15 x 10 baking sheet. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and bake for approximately 25-30 minutes or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean with a few crumbs stuck to it.
  • In a bowl, beat together the softened butter, cream cheese, and vanilla until smooth and fluffy. Gradually add the sifted powdered sugar and a pinch of salt, beating until the frosting achieves a velvety consistency. Once the banana bars are cool, generously spread the cream cheese frosting over the top.

Notes

If using frozen bananas allow to thaw. Do not drain liquid.

Nutrition

Serving: 1barCalories: 261kcalCarbohydrates: 43gProtein: 2gFat: 10gSaturated Fat: 6gPolyunsaturated Fat: 0.4gMonounsaturated Fat: 2gTrans Fat: 0.3gCholesterol: 26mgSodium: 232mgPotassium: 61mgFiber: 1gSugar: 34gVitamin A: 303IUVitamin C: 1mgCalcium: 15mgIron: 1mg
Keyword banana bars, bananas, bar recipes, cream cheese, cream cheese frosting
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