Banana Bars with Cream Cheese Frosting
Banana bars with cream cheese frosting are a delightful treat that combines the natural sweetness of ripe bananas with a rich, creamy topping. These fluffy bars are perfect for any occasion and will quickly become a family favorite. With just one bowl required for preparation, you can whip them up in no time, making them an ideal choice for gatherings or everyday snacking.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Total Time: 45 minutes
- Yield: Serves approximately 12 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
Scale
- 3–4 ripe bananas, mashed
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1 tsp baking powder
- 2 large eggs
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- ½ cup unsalted butter, melted
- 8 oz full-fat cream cheese, softened
- ½ cup unsalted butter, softened
- 3 cups powdered sugar
- 2 tbsp milk
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease a 9×13-inch baking pan.
- In a large bowl, mash the ripe bananas until smooth.
- Add sugar, eggs, vanilla extract, and melted butter to the mashed bananas. Mix until well combined.
- Gently fold in the all-purpose flour and baking powder; do not overmix.
- Pour the batter into the prepared pan and bake for about 25-30 minutes or until a toothpick comes out clean.
- While cooling, prepare the frosting by beating cream cheese and butter until smooth; gradually add powdered sugar and milk until creamy.
- Spread the frosting over cooled banana bars and enjoy!
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bar (80g)
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 21g
- Sodium: 160mg
- Fat: 9g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 38g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 35mg