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Ooey Gooey Banana Bars

Deliciously moist banana bars topped with a gooey cream cheese frosting, perfect for dessert or a sweet snack.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 25 minutes
Total Time 40 minutes
Servings: 12 servings
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: American
Calories: 210
Ingredients Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Banana Bars
  • 3 medium ripe bananas mashed
  • 1 cup granulated sugar
  • 1/2 cup unsalted butter softened
  • 2 large eggs
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1 teaspoon baking powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt
For the Cream Cheese Frosting
  • 8 oz cream cheese softened
  • 1/2 cup unsalted butter softened
  • 3 cups powdered sugar
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract

Method
 

Make the Banana Bars
  1. Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease a 9x13 inch baking pan.
  2. In a mixing bowl, cream together the softened butter and granulated sugar until light and fluffy.
  3. Add the mashed bananas, eggs, and vanilla extract, and mix until well combined.
  4. In another bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, baking soda, and salt.
  5. Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, mixing until just combined.
  6. Pour the batter into the prepared baking pan and spread evenly.
  7. Bake for 25-30 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.
  8. Allow to cool completely in the pan before frosting.
Make the Cream Cheese Frosting
  1. In a mixing bowl, beat together the softened cream cheese and butter until smooth.
  2. Gradually add the powdered sugar and vanilla extract, mixing until creamy and well combined.
  3. Spread the frosting over the cooled banana bars.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 210kcalCarbohydrates: 30gProtein: 2gFat: 10gSaturated Fat: 6gFiber: 1gSugar: 15g

Notes

For added flavor, consider adding chopped nuts or chocolate chips to the batter before baking.

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