Moist and full of sweet banana flavor, these easy banana bars are a delicious way to use up ripe bananas. Top them with your favorite frosting for an extra treat.
Banana Bars
Moist and full of sweet banana flavor, these easy banana bars are a delicious way to use up ripe bananas. Top them with your favorite frosting for an extra treat.
Ingredients
- 1/2 cup butter softened
- 2 cups sugar
- 3 large eggs room temperature
- 1-1/2 cups mashed ripe bananas about 3 medium
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- Dash salt
frosting:
- 8 ounces cream cheese softened
- 1/2 cup butter softened
- 4 cups confectioners’ sugar
- 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°. In a large bowl, cream butter and sugar until light and fluffy, 5-7 minutes. Beat in the eggs, bananas and vanilla. Combine the flour, baking soda and salt; stir into creamed mixture just until blended.
- Transfer batter to a greased 15x10x1-in. baking pan. Bake for 20-25 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean. Cool in pan on a wire rack.
- For frosting, in a small bowl, beat cream cheese and butter until fluffy. Add confectioners’ sugar and vanilla; beat until smooth. Frost bars.
