Description
Indulge in the delightful taste of homemade Banana Bars topped with creamy cream cheese frosting! These soft, moist bars are perfect for any occasion, whether you’re celebrating a birthday, hosting a potluck, or just treating yourself to something sweet. Made with ripe bananas and a rich frosting, they combine the best of flavor and texture. Easy to prepare and versatile enough to be served as a dessert or even breakfast, these banana bars are sure to become a family favorite.
Ingredients
Scale
- ½ cup softened butter
- 2 cups granulated sugar
- 3 large eggs
- 3 medium ripe bananas
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- ¼ cup softened butter (for frosting)
- 4 ounces softened cream cheese
- 2 ¼ cups powdered sugar
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract (for frosting)
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F and grease a 15 x 10 x 1 inch baking pan.
- In a stand mixer, cream together the butter and sugar until fluffy. Add eggs one at a time, then mix in bananas and vanilla.
- In another bowl, combine flour, baking soda, and salt. Gradually add to the wet mixture until just combined.
- Pour batter into the prepared pan and spread evenly.
- Bake for about 25 minutes or until a toothpick comes out clean. Allow to cool completely.
- For the frosting, beat together butter and cream cheese until smooth; gradually add powdered sugar and vanilla.
- Spread the frosting over cooled bars, cut into squares, and serve.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bar (50g)
- Calories: 210
- Sugar: 18g
- Sodium: 120mg
- Fat: 8g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 33g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 40mg