Description

These delightful Ooey Gooey Banana Bars are a comforting treat made with ripe bananas, ensuring a moist texture and topped with a creamy frosting. Perfect for sharing and creating fond memories.

Ingredients

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1 ½ cups All-purpose Flour
1 teaspoon Baking Soda
½ teaspoon Salt
½ teaspoon Ground Cinnamo
¼ teaspoon Ground Nutmeg (optional)
½ cup Unsalted Butter, softened
½ cup Granulated Sugar
½ cup Packed Light Brown Sugar
2 large Eggs, room temperature
1 teaspoon Vanilla Extract
1 ½ cups Mashed Ripe Bananas (about 3–4 medium bananas)
4 ounces Cream Cheese, softened
½ cup Unsalted Butter, softened (for frosting)
2 cups Powdered Sugar, sifted
1 teaspoon Vanilla Extract (for frosting)
1–2 tablespoons Milk (for frosting)

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Instructions

Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and flour a 9×13 inch baking pa
In a medium bowl, whisk together the flour, baking soda, salt, cinnamon, and nutmeg. Set aside
In a large mixing bowl, cream together the softened butter, granulated sugar, and brown sugar until light and fluffy
Add the eggs one at a time, mixing well after each addition, then stir in the vanilla extract
Gently fold in the mashed ripe bananas
Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, mixing on low speed until just combined
Pour the batter into the prepared pan and bake for 25-30 minutes until a toothpick comes out clea
Let the bars cool completely before frosting
To make the frosting, beat the softened cream cheese and butter until smooth, then gradually add the powdered sugar until fully incorporated. Add vanilla extract and milk to reach desired consistency
Spread the cream cheese frosting evenly over the cooled bars, cut into squares, and serve

Notes

Ensure your bananas are very ripe for maximum flavor and moisture.

Do not overmix the batter to keep the bars tender.

Prep Time: 20 mins
Cook Time: 30 mins
Category: Dessert
Method: Baking
Cuisine: American

Nutrition

Serving Size: 1 bar
Calories: 250 kcal
Sugar: 25 g
Sodium: 160 mg
Fat: 12 g
Saturated Fat: 7 g
Unsaturated Fat: N/A
Trans Fat: N/A
Carbohydrates: 35 g
Fiber: 1 g
Protein: 3 g
Cholesterol: 45 mg