Banana Bars Recipe

Name: Banana Bars
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: ½ cup shortening; ¾ cup packed brown sugar; ½ cup sugar; 2 eggs; 1 cup mashed ripe banana (about 2-3 medium bananas); 1 teaspoon vanilla; 2 cups all-purpose flour; 1 teaspoon baking soda; 1 teaspoon salt; ½ cup buttermilk; ½ cup chopped nuts; ½ cup packed brown sugar (optional); ¼ cup butter (optional); 6 tablespoons milk (optional); 2 12-3 cups powdered sugar (optional)

Servings: persons

½ cup shortening
¾ cup packed brown sugar
½ cup sugar
2 eggs
1 cup mashed ripe banana (about 2-3 medium bananas)
1 teaspoon vanilla
2 cups all-purpose flour
1 teaspoon baking soda
1 teaspoon salt
½ cup buttermilk
½ cup chopped nuts
½ cup packed brown sugar (optional)
¼ cup butter (optional)
6 tablespoons milk (optional)
2 12-3 cups powdered sugar (optional)

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["Cream together shortening and the sugars.", "Add eggs, one at a time, beating well after each addition.", "Mix in bananas and vanilla.", "Combine flour, soda and salt, then add to the creamed mixture alternately with buttermilk.", "Stir in nuts.", "Pour into a Pam-Sprayed 13x9"" pan.", "Bake at 350* for 25 to 30 minutes, or till a toothpick inserted near the center comes out clean.", "Cool before frosting: For frosting: combine brown sugar, butter and milk in a saucepan.", "Bring to a boil for 2 minutes, stirring constantly.", "Remove from heat.", "Cool a bit.", "Gradually beat in powdered sugar till frosting reaches a good spreading consistency."]

1217

kcal

Calories

Fat

204

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 15 ingredients. The key ingredients include: ½ cup shortening, ¾ cup packed brown sugar, ½ cup sugar, 2 eggs, 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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