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These bars are always a hit at potlucks here in the small rural farming community where my husband and I live. I also like to provide them for coffee hour after church. They're so moist and delicious that wherever I take them, they don't last long. —Karen Dryak, Niobrara, Nebraska
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Lighter version: Makeover Frosted Banana Bars
Nutritional Facts 1 bar equals 202 calories, 8 g fat (5 g saturated fat), 38 mg cholesterol, 100 mg sodium, 32 g carbohydrate, trace fiber, 2 g protein. Diabetic Exchanges: 2 starch, 1-1/2 fat.
Originally published as Frosted Banana Bars in Taste of Home April/May 1994, p29
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Reviewed on Apr. 14, 2013 by Hannah0418
LOVE LOVE LOVE! I cut the sugar back to 1 cup and the confectioners sugar to 3 cups - turned out delicious. Next time I'd cut the sugar in the frosting in half - that would be sweet enough. This one's a keeper.
Reviewed on Mar. 11, 2013 by lberry222
Yummy!
Reviewed on Mar. 01, 2013 by megustacomer
Just made this recipe and it's simply D E L I S H! Super rich, moist and sweet! Dh/son L O V E I T!
Reviewed on Feb. 28, 2013 by ritawatson33
These are AWESOME!!! I don't like bananas but they were mashed so that was great. I also added a 1/2 C. Crushed Walnuts to the batter which was wonderful. I will make these again!!!
Reviewed on Feb. 27, 2013 by Southernmama
Can't count the times I've made this. I like to make it for hubs to share with co-workers and have also lost count of the times I shared the recipe. Simple cake, on-hand ingredients, very easy and super delicious. Can't ask for more.
Reviewed on Feb. 27, 2013 by vjgunkel59
this always go fast in my house! easy to put together with ingredients typically one hand... win win recipe!
Reviewed on Feb. 26, 2013 by GrandTina
I got this recipe from Karen I can't remember how many years ago. It's great! When I say I'm making Banana Bars the girls will say the ones with the cream cheese frosting. I just say is there any other one. I'm actually making these tomorrow. They are pretty much a staple in my house.Thanks again Karen.
Reviewed on Feb. 26, 2013 by BridgittHeinold
This recipe is a family favorite.. Great way to use banana instead of making banana bread. Sometimes I just sprinkle it with powdered sugar... It's STILL yummy!
Reviewed on Sep. 28, 2012 by Gessica
My husband's all time favorite!! He requests them often!
Reviewed on Aug. 15, 2012 by Alliea
I have made this recipe for years. It is Delicious.Re: one of the reviews This recipe is correct as written. There is another recipe for Frosted Banana Bars on the TOH site.that has 1 1/2 cups sugar and sour cream.http://www.tasteofhome.com/recipes/Frosted-Banana-Bars-2
I have made this recipe for years. It is Delicious.
Re: one of the reviews This recipe is correct as written. There is another recipe for Frosted Banana Bars on the TOH site.
that has 1 1/2 cups sugar and sour cream.
http://www.tasteofhome.com/recipes/Frosted-Banana-Bars-2
Reviewed on Feb. 20, 2012 by MissKarla
Have been using this recipe for years. I cut back the sugar to 1 1/2 cups without affecting the outcome, no need for extra moisture. This is always a hit at potlucks.
Reviewed on Jan. 27, 2012 by Worshipguy
Tasted great! I used a 9x13 pan due to the small size of my oven so the sweet icing was a little overpowering, but still good.
Reviewed on Jan. 12, 2012 by shortytalk
this is so easy to make..and taste great..i like it with out the frosting on it to..
Reviewed on Dec. 16, 2011 by Raygina
This makes a bigger batch than I thought. Not too sweet and great banana flavor.
Reviewed on Nov. 17, 2011 by hiweb
I have been using this recipe since it came out in the magazine many, many years ago. I've taken it to church for the "after church social hour", and it quickly disappears. My husband loves it.
Reviewed on Oct. 16, 2011 by southernbellenct
Best Banana Bars Period. I dare you to eat just one!
Reviewed on Jul. 26, 2011 by shortytalk
i make this alot...taste great..every one loves it..so easy to make
Reviewed on Jul. 15, 2011 by jbw0808
I made these banana bars a few months ago, and they were fantastic. I actually made banana bars a long time ago, but I lost the recipe, and so I was happy to find this one, because they tasted like the ones I used to make. I'm glad my brother was in town to help eat them up!
Reviewed on May. 20, 2011 by momme4x
I almost made this recipe -- but when I saw "2 cups of sugar" stopped, because that didn't seem right. Sure enough, I went digging for my old paper copy from the magazine - and it was totally different! 1-1/2 cups sugar, plus 1 cup sour cream! I'm sticking with the tried & true.
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