Banana Bars Recipe

Name: Banana Bars
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1/2 cup shortening; 1 cup white sugar; 1/2 cup milk; 1 teaspoon vanilla extract; 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour; 1/2 teaspoon baking soda; 1/2 teaspoon salt; 1 very ripe banana, mashed; 1 teaspoon lemon juice; 1/2 cup chopped walnuts; 2 tablespoons butter, melted; 1 teaspoon vanilla extract; 2 cups confectioners' sugar; 1/2 ripe banana; 1/2 teaspoon salt; 1/4 teaspoon lemon juice

Servings: persons

1/2 cup shortening
1 cup white sugar
1/2 cup milk
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
1/2 teaspoon baking soda
1/2 teaspoon salt
1 very ripe banana, mashed
1 teaspoon lemon juice
1/2 cup chopped walnuts
2 tablespoons butter, melted
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
2 cups confectioners' sugar
1/2 ripe banana
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon lemon juice

1
Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Grease a 9x13 inch baking pan.
2
In a large bowl, cream together the shortening and sugar until smooth. Stir in the milk and 1 teaspoon vanilla. Combine the flour, baking soda and 1/2 teaspoon salt; stir into the sugar mixture. Mix in 1 banana, 1 teaspoon lemon juice and walnuts. Spread evenly into the prepared pan.
3
Bake for 25 to 30 minutes in the preheated oven, until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean. Let bars cool in the pan on a wire rack.
4
To make the frosting: In a medium bowl, mix together the melted butter, 1 teaspoon vanilla, confectioners' sugar, 1/2 banana, 1/2 teaspoon of salt and 1/4 teaspoon lemon juice using an electric mixer. Beat until smooth. Spread over cooled bars and then cut into squares.

950

kcal

Calories

Fat

197

Carbs

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

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No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 16 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1/2 cup shortening, 1 cup white sugar, 1/2 cup milk, 1 teaspoon vanilla extract, and more.

Yes, Banana Bars falls under the General category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

Banana Bars

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