Easy Banana Bar Recipe
This easy banana bar recipe is absolutely delicious and simple to make - even better than traditional banana bread!
Servings: 16
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Ingredients
- 1 3/4 cups all purpose flour
- 2 tsp baking powder
- 1/4 tsp baking soda
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 1/3 cup unsalted butter
- 2/3 cup white sugar
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 2 large eggs
- 1 1/2 cup mashed bananas
- 1/2 cup chocolate chips chopped walnuts or dried cranberries (optional)
Instructions
- 1. Preheat the oven to 350 degrees f.
- 2. Line the bottom of a square 8 inch x 8 inch non stick baking pan with parchment paper.
- 3. In a large bowl with an electric mixer or stand mixer with paddle attachment, combine dry ingredients.
- 4. In a medium bowl cream together butter and sugar. Add eggs and vanilla and mix well.
- 5. Add the wet ingredients to the dry ingredients and mix until a smooth batter forms.
- 6. Fold in mashed bananas and optional ingredients.
- 7. Pour the batter into the square baking pan.
- 8. Bake for 30-35 minutes until golden brown or until a toothpick inserted comes out clean.
- Tip: slightly under bake the bars for a softer texture in the center.
- 9. Remove to a wire rack to completely cool.
- 10. Cut into 2 inch bars for serving.
Nutrition
Serving: 1g | Calories: 145kcal | Carbohydrates: 24g | Protein: 2g | Fat: 5g | Saturated Fat: 3g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 2g | Cholesterol: 33mg | Sodium: 163mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 11g