For best results, use very ripe bananas. The more ripe, the more flavor! To prevent the bars from sticking, you can line the baking pan with parchment paper before greasing and flouring. Feel free to substitute pecans or other nuts for the walnuts. Store frosted bars in the refrigerator.
Peggy's Frosted Banana Bars
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PREP TIME10 mins
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COOK TIME25 mins
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TOTAL TIME1 hrs 10 mins
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SERVING36 People
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VIEWS9
These banana bars are incredibly moist and delicious, topped with a luscious cream cheese frosting and crunchy walnuts. A perfect treat for any occasion!
Ingridients
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Nutrition
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Carbohydrate33 g
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Cholesterol36 mg
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Fiber1 g
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Protein2 g
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Saturated Fat5 g
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Sodium100 mg
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Sugar26 g
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Fat9 g
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Unsaturated Fat0 g
Follow The Directions
01
Step
5 mins
Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Grease and flour a 10x15-inch rimmed baking pan. (5 minutes)
02
Step
3 mins
In a large bowl, cream together 1/2 cup softened butter and granulated sugar until light and fluffy. (3 minutes)
03
Step
2 mins
Beat in the mashed bananas, eggs, and 1 teaspoon of vanilla extract until well combined. (2 minutes)
04
Step
1 mins
In a separate bowl, whisk together the flour, baking soda, and salt. (1 minute)
05
Step
2 mins
Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, mixing until just combined. Be careful not to overmix. (2 minutes)
06
Step
1 mins
Pour the batter into the prepared pan and spread evenly. (1 minute)
07
Step
30 mins
Bake in the preheated oven for 25-30 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean. (30 minutes)
08
Step
10 mins
Let the bars cool in the pan for 10 minutes before inverting onto a wire rack to cool completely. (10 minutes)
09
Step
3 mins
While the bars are cooling, prepare the frosting. In a large bowl, beat together the softened cream cheese and 1/2 cup softened butter until smooth and creamy. (3 minutes)
10
Step
3 mins
Gradually add the confectioners' sugar and 2 teaspoons of vanilla extract, beating until the frosting is light and fluffy. (3 minutes)
11
Step
2 mins
Once the bars are completely cool, spread the frosting evenly over the top. (2 minutes)
12
Step
1 mins
Sprinkle the chopped walnuts over the frosting. (1 minute)
13
Step
5 mins
Cut into bars and serve. Enjoy! (5 minutes)
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Eve Donnelly
Jun 22, 2025I added a sprinkle of cinnamon to the batter for extra flavor.
Olin Halvorson
Jun 21, 2025The frosting is absolutely divine!
Nola Stracke
Jun 18, 2025These bars are so easy to make and always a hit!
Lonny Emard
Jun 18, 2025My kids devoured these! Will definitely make again.