Banana Bars with Cream Cheese Frosting: The Best Homemade Treat
Deliciously moist banana bars topped with creamy frosting, perfect for any occasion!
- Author: Souzan
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Total Time: 45 minutes
- Yield: 24 servings 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
- 3 ripe bananas mashed
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 2 large eggs
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
- 8 ounces cream cheese, softened
- 4 cups powdered sugar
- 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract (for frosting)
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease a baking dish.
- In a large bowl, cream together the butter and sugar.
- Add the eggs and mashed bananas, mixing until combined.
- Stir in the baking soda, salt, and flour until just blended.
- Pour the batter into the prepared baking dish and bake for 25-30 minutes.
- For the frosting, beat the cream cheese and vanilla together, then gradually add powdered sugar until smooth.
- Once the bars are cool, spread the frosting over the top.
Notes
- For extra flavor, add chopped nuts to the batter.
- These bars are best eaten fresh but can be stored in the fridge.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bar
- Calories: 200
- Sugar: 18g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 9g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 30mg
Keywords: banana bars, cream cheese frosting, homemade treats