Banana Bars
Banana Bars are a delicious breakfast or dessert when you're in the mood for something other than banana bread! Serves a crowd and easy to throw together.
Ingredients
- 1 1/2 c. sugar
- 1 c. sour cream
- 1/2 c. butter or margarine
- 1 1/2 c. mashed bananas
- 1 tsp. salt
- 2 tsp. vanilla
- 2 c. flour
- 1 tsp. baking soda
- 1/2 c. chopped nuts optional, pecans are very good
Frosting
- 1 2 lb. bag or 4 c. powdered sugar
- 1/4 c. milk
- 8 oz. cream cheese softened
- 1 tsp. vanilla
- 1/2 cube butter
Instructions
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In a large mixing bowl, cream together sugar, sour cream & butter or margarine.
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Add mashed bananas, salt, vanilla, flour, baking soda & chopped nuts.
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Grease and flour pan. Bake at 375 F for 20-25 minutes.
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While baking, prepare your frosting. Cream all ingredients together. Frost while warm. Cut into bars and enjoy.
Recipe Notes
[My 2 Cents]
For a healthy alternative, substitute whole wheat flour for regular flour. I used the whole wheat flour for the full 2 cups, but in the future I would use half whole wheat and half all-purpose flour, the whole wheat tends to be a lot drier. You can hardly tell the difference and they will be a little better for you.
Adapted from My friend, Jill B