Banana Nut Bars ππ₯
Recipe Overview:
- Name: Banana Nut Bars
- Cook Time: 22 minutes
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Total Time: 37 minutes
- Description: A delightful recipe perfect for ripe bananas, straight from the pages of Country Woman magazine. Susan Huckaby’s creation, placing 4th overall, is a true treat for banana lovers everywhere!
- Category: Bar Cookie
- Keywords: Dessert, Cookie & Brownie, Tropical Fruits, Fruit, < 60 Mins
- Yield: 36 Bars
- Calories: 224.5 per bar
- Fat Content: 11.4g
- Saturated Fat Content: 6.5g
- Cholesterol Content: 39.1mg
- Sodium Content: 117.1mg
- Carbohydrate Content: 29.8g
- Fiber Content: 0.4g
- Sugar Content: 23.5g
- Protein Content: 1.9g
Ingredients:
| Quantity | Ingredient |
|---|---|
| 1 | Butter |
| 1/2 | Margarine |
| 2 | Water |
| 1 1/2 | All-Purpose Flour |
| 1/2 | Sugar |
| 1 | Brown Sugar |
| 2 | Eggs |
| 1 | Banana |
| 1/2 | Buttermilk |
| 1 | Vanilla Extract |
| 1/2 | Pecans |
| 1 | Walnuts |
| 1 | Cream Cheese |
| 3 1/2 | Confectioners’ Sugar |
Instructions:
- In a saucepan, bring butter and water to a boil.
- Remove from heat; set aside.
- In a mixing bowl, combine the flour, sugars, baking soda, eggs, bananas, buttermilk, and vanilla.
- Beat until blended.
- Carefully add the butter mixture; mix well.
- Stir in pecans and walnuts for that nutty goodness.
- Pour the batter into a greased 15x10x1 inch baking pan.
- Bake at 350 degrees Fahrenheit for 18-22 minutes or until a toothpick inserted near the center comes out clean.
- Cool the bars on a wire rack.
Frosting:
- For the creamy frosting, in another mixing bowl, beat cream cheese and butter until light and fluffy.
- Beat in the vanilla extract.
- Gradually add the confectioners’ sugar to achieve your desired sweetness.
- Spread this luscious frosting over the cooled bars.
Serving and Storage:
- Once frosted, these bars can be enjoyed immediately or refrigerated for a firmer texture.
- Store any leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge for up to a week.
Tips and Tricks:
- Banana Prep: Make sure your bananas are ripe for the best flavor. They should be soft and sweet!
- Nuts: Feel free to adjust the amount of pecans and walnuts to your liking.
- Frosting Variation: Not a fan of cream cheese frosting? A simple dusting of powdered sugar works wonderfully too.
- Make Ahead: These bars actually taste better the next day as the flavors meld together.
Recipe Notes:
These Banana Nut Bars are a delightful mix of moist banana bread and crunchy nuts, topped with a creamy frosting. Perfect for potlucks, picnics, or just a sweet treat at home. With the goodness of bananas and the richness of nuts, they’re sure to be a hit with friends and family alike. πβ¨
