Banana Bars with Cream Cheese Frosting
Indulge in the delightful taste of banana bars topped with rich cream cheese frosting. These soft, gooey treats are perfect for any occasion, from potlucks to cozy brunches or a sweet Netflix binge. With ripe bananas transforming into an irresistible dessert, each bite offers a comforting experience reminiscent of home. Easy to make and oh-so-satisfying, these banana bars will have everyone coming back for more!
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Total Time: 45 minutes
- Yield: Approximately 12 servings 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
Scale
- 3–4 ripe bananas (mashed)
- 1 ½ cups all-purpose flour
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- ½ teaspoon salt
- 1 large egg
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- ½ cup unsalted butter (melted)
- 8 oz cream cheese (softened)
- 3 cups powdered sugar
- 2 tablespoons milk
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease a baking pan.
- In a large bowl, mash the ripe bananas until smooth.
- In another bowl, whisk together flour, baking powder, and salt.
- Mix in melted butter, sugar, egg, and vanilla extract with the mashed bananas.
- Fold the dry ingredients into the wet mixture until just combined.
- Pour the batter into the prepared pan and bake for 25-30 minutes or until golden brown.
- For frosting, blend cream cheese, softened butter, powdered sugar, and milk until smooth.
- Once cooled, spread the frosting over the banana bars.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bar (approximately 70g)
- Calories: 240
- Sugar: 20g
- Sodium: 180mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 35g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 30mg