Frosted Banana Bars

If you're a fan of banana bread, then you'll love Frosted Banana Bars. These delicious and moist treats are a perfect way to use up overripe bananas and satisfy your sweet tooth at the same time. The bars are easy to make and can be enjoyed as a quick breakfast, a midday snack, or a dessert.

Frosted Banana Bars
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Prep Time:

20 mins

Cook Time:

20 mins

Total Time:

40 mins

Servings:

36

Yield:

3 dozen

Ingredients

Frosted Banana Bars
½ cup butter, softened
1 ½ cups white sugar
2 eggs
1 cup sour cream
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
2 cups all-purpose flour
1 teaspoon baking soda
¼ teaspoon salt
1 cup mashed ripe bananas
1 (16 ounce) container cream cheese frosting

Directions

Frosted Banana Bars

Step 1

Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Grease a 10x15 inch jellyroll pan.

Step 2

In a large bowl, cream together the butter and sugar until smooth. Beat in the eggs, one at a time, then stir in the sour cream and vanilla. Combine the flour, baking soda and salt; stir into the batter. Finally, mix in the mashed banana. Spread evenly into the prepared pan.

Step 3

Bake for 20 to 25 minutes in the preheated oven, until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean. Allow bars to cool completely before frosting with the cream cheese frosting.

Nutrition Facts (per serving)

160

Calories

7g

Fat

23g

Carbs

1g

Protein

Complement

The bars are made with ripe bananas, which are mashed and then combined with a few other simple ingredients such as sugar, eggs, and flour. The batter is then spread into a baking pan and baked until golden brown and fragrant. Once cooled, the bars are topped with a luscious cream cheese frosting that adds a touch of sweetness and tanginess. The combination of the moist banana bars and creamy frosting creates a perfect balance of flavors and textures. Whether you're making them for a family gathering, a potluck, or just for yourself, Frosted Banana Bars are sure to be a hit.