Description
Moist banana bars with cream cheese are a delightful blend of rich banana flavor and creamy frosting that will satisfy your sweet tooth. These soft, tender bars are perfect for brunch gatherings or as an afternoon treat. With just a handful of simple ingredients, you can whip up this crowd-pleaser that will leave everyone asking for seconds!
Ingredients
Scale
- 3 medium ripe bananas (mashed)
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1 tsp baking powder
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 2 large eggs
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 4 oz cream cheese (softened)
- 1 cup powdered sugar
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease a baking pan or line it with parchment paper.
- In a bowl, mash the ripe bananas until smooth.
- Mix in sugar, eggs, and vanilla extract until well combined.
- In another bowl, whisk together flour, baking powder, and salt. Gradually fold into the banana mixture until just combined.
- Pour the batter into the prepared pan and bake for 25-30 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.
- For frosting, beat softened cream cheese with powdered sugar until smooth. Once bars have cooled slightly, spread frosting on top.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 210
- Sugar: 18g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 6g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 36g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 40mg