Frosted Banana Bars Recipe

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I make these moist bars whenever I have ripe bananas on hand, then store them in the freezer to share later at a potluck. With creamy frosting and big banana flavor, this treat is a real crowd-pleaser. -Debbie Knight, Marion, Iowa

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Frosted Banana Bars Recipe
  • Prep: 15 min. Bake: 20 min. + cooling
  • Yield: 36-48 Servings
15 20 35

Ingredients

  • 1/2 cup butter, softened
  • 1-1/2 cups sugar
  • 2 eggs
  • 1 cup (8 ounces) sour cream
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 2 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1 teaspoon baking soda
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt
  • 2 medium ripe bananas, mashed (about 1 cup)
  • FROSTING:
  • 1 package (8 ounces) cream cheese, softened
  • 1/2 cup butter, softened
  • 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
  • 3-3/4 to 4 cups confectioners' sugar

Directions

  • In a large bowl, cream butter and sugar until light and fluffy. Add the eggs, sour cream and vanilla. Combine the flour, baking soda and salt; gradually add to the creamed mixture. Stir in bananas.
  • Spread into a greased 15-in. x 10-in. x 1-in. baking pan. Bake at 350° for 20-25 minutes or until a toothpick inserted near the center comes out clean (do not overbake). Cool.
  • For frosting, in a large bowl, beat the cream cheese, butter and vanilla until fluffy. Gradually beat in enough confectioners' sugar to achieve desired consistency. Frost bars. Store in the refrigerator. Yield: 3-4 dozen.

Nutritional Facts 1 serving (1 each) equals 148 calories, 7 g fat (4 g saturated fat), 28 mg cholesterol, 96 mg sodium, 21 g carbohydrate, trace fiber, 1 g protein.

Originally published as Frosted Banana Bars in Taste of Home June/July 2000, p33

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Reviewed on Jan. 29, 2012 by BakinGymnast

Yum! Next time I may even reduce the sugar a bit more! I didn't even make the frosting though, and these were still very good! They're very moist! I brought these to my gymnastics meet and they were a big hit!


Reviewed on Jan. 23, 2012 by scubadiva953

Best bars ever. I make these twice a week. One for home and one for work. All my cowokers are always asking for them.


Reviewed on Jan. 22, 2012 by partygirl23

I've been making these for years, since I first saw them in the magazine & they are the best! A family or office favorite for sure!


Reviewed on Sep. 17, 2011 by lurky27

YUM! Make these now! I used 3 bananas and they turned out great.

~ Theresa


Reviewed on Sep. 10, 2011 by Jessica2783

These bars are SO good! I made some alterations and they still turned out great! (cut back on sugar, used 3/4 cup of vanilla yogurt & 1/4 cup sour cream, 3 bananas, added walnuts.) I also halved the frosting and STILL thought it was a little too much (but soooo tasty)


Reviewed on Aug. 03, 2011 by heathernb

When I mix up a batch of these, I bake them using my muffin-top pans, then sandwich the "tops" together with the frosting. These freeze well!


Reviewed on Jul. 22, 2011 by billandconnier

Favorite banana bar recipe ever! I use 3 bananas and cut the frosting recipe down to 2/3 batch. Delicious!!!


Reviewed on Jul. 18, 2011 by Magsks

This is one of our family favorites! They sure don't last long! :)


Reviewed on Jun. 27, 2011 by cate22

These were great! They have a strong banana flavour, which we love. I used 3 mashed bananas and halved the frosting recipe, as suggested by another reviewer. The frosting was still very sweet. I will make this again and sometimes without the frosting.


Reviewed on May. 20, 2011 by momme4x

This gets RAVE reviews every time I make it! Everyone wants the recipe. I've had my kids request this for their birthday cake!

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