Banana Bars Recipe

Name: Banana Bars
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Cuisine: General
Ingredients: Bars; 1 cup granulated sugar; 1 cup mashed banana, very ripe (2 medium); 1/3 cup vegetable oil; 2 eggs; 1 cup flour; 1 teaspoon baking powder; 1/2 teaspoon baking soda; 1/2 teaspoon cinnamon, ground; 1/4 teaspoon salt; Cream Cheese Frosting; 1 (3 ounce) package cream cheese, softened; 1/3 cup butter or 1/3 cup margarine, softened; 1 teaspoon vanilla; 2 cups powdered sugar

Servings: persons

Bars
1 cup granulated sugar
1 cup mashed banana, very ripe (2 medium)
1/3 cup vegetable oil
2 eggs
1 cup flour
1 teaspoon baking powder
1/2 teaspoon baking soda
1/2 teaspoon cinnamon, ground
1/4 teaspoon salt
Cream Cheese Frosting
1 (3 ounce) package cream cheese, softened
1/3 cup butter or 1/3 cup margarine, softened
1 teaspoon vanilla
2 cups powdered sugar

1
Heat oven to 350 degrees F.
2
Grease bottom and sides of 13 x 9 pan.
3
In large bowl, mix granulated sugar, bananas, oil, and eggs with spoon.
4
Stir in flour, baking powder, baking soda, cinnamon, and salt.
5
Spread in pan.
6
Bake bars 25 to 30 minutes or until toothpick inserted in center comes out clean.
7
Cool completely, about 1 hour.
8
In medium bowl, mix cream cheese, butter, and vanilla with electric mixer on medium speed until blended.
9
Gradually beat in powdered sugar with spoon, scraping bowl occasionally, until smooth and spreadable.
10
Spread cooled bars with cream cheese frosting.
11
Store in refrigerator.

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

You need 15 ingredients. The key ingredients include: Bars, 1 cup granulated sugar, 1 cup mashed banana, very ripe (2 medium), 1/3 cup vegetable oil, 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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