Description
Banana Bars are the ultimate comfort food, combining moist, rich flavors with a hint of cinnamon and vanilla. Perfect for any occasion, these bars are easy to make and will impress your family and friends. Whether you’re hosting a brunch or enjoying a cozy night in, these delightful treats are sure to steal the show. With simple ingredients and foolproof techniques, you’ll create a batch that will have everyone asking for seconds!
Ingredients
Scale
- 3 ripe bananas (mashed)
- 1 ½ cups all-purpose flour
- ¾ cup granulated sugar
- ¼ cup brown sugar (packed)
- 1 tsp baking powder
- 2 large eggs
- ½ cup unsalted butter (melted)
- 1 tsp ground cinnamon
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- ½ cup nuts or chocolate chips (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease a baking pan lined with parchment paper.
- In a mixing bowl, mash the ripe bananas until smooth.
- In another bowl, whisk together melted butter, granulated sugar, brown sugar, eggs, cinnamon, and vanilla until well combined.
- Gradually fold in flour and baking powder until just mixed; avoid overmixing.
- If desired, fold in nuts or chocolate chips.
- Pour batter into the prepared pan and bake for 25-30 minutes until golden brown and a toothpick comes out clean.
- Allow cooling before slicing into bars.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bar (70g)
- Calories: 180
- Sugar: 14g
- Sodium: 50mg
- Fat: 6g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 28g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 30mg