Banana Nut Bars Recipe

Name: Banana Nut Bars
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 cup butter or 1 cup margarine, cubed; 1/2 cup water; 2 cups all-purpose flour; 1 1/2 cups sugar; 1/2 cup packed brown sugar; 1 teaspoon baking soda; 2 eggs; 1 cup mashed ripe banana; 1/2 cup buttermilk; 1 teaspoon vanilla extract; 1/2 cup chopped pecans or 1/2 cup walnuts; Frosting; 1 (8 ounce) package cream cheese, softened; 1/2 cup butter or 1/2 cup margarine, softened; 1 teaspoon vanilla extract; 3 1/2 cups confectioners' sugar

Servings: persons

1 cup butter or 1 cup margarine, cubed
1/2 cup water
2 cups all-purpose flour
1 1/2 cups sugar
1/2 cup packed brown sugar
1 teaspoon baking soda
2 eggs
1 cup mashed ripe banana
1/2 cup buttermilk
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1/2 cup chopped pecans or 1/2 cup walnuts
Frosting
1 (8 ounce) package cream cheese, softened
1/2 cup butter or 1/2 cup margarine, softened
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
3 1/2 cups confectioners' sugar

1
In a saucepan, bring butter and water to a boil.
2
Remove from heat; set aside.
3
In a mixing bowl, combine the flour, sugars, baking soda, eggs, bananas, buttermilk, and vanilla.
4
Beat until blended.
5
Carefully add butter mixture; mix well.
6
Stir in nuts.
7
Pour into greased 15x10x1 inch baking pan.
8
Bake at 350 degrees for 18-22 minutes or until a toothpick inserted near the center comes out clean.
9
Cool on a wire rack.
10
For frosting, in a mixing bowl, beat cream cheese and butter until light and fluffy.
11
Beat in vanilla.
12
Gradually add confectioners' sugar.
13
Spread over bars.
14
Store in fridge.

2417

kcal

Calories

116

Fat

341

Carbs

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

No additional tips available.

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 cup butter or 1 cup margarine, cubed, 1/2 cup water, 2 cups all-purpose flour, 1 1/2 cups sugar, and more.

Yes, Banana Nut 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 Nut Bars

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