Banana Bars Recipe
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Banana Bars

By: LORI Q  
"Wonderful, soft banana bars with banana frosting. Yum, yum!"

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Prep Time:
15 Min
Cook Time:
20 Min
Ready In:
45 Min

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Original Recipe Yield 1 - 9x13 inch pan
 

Ingredients

  • 1/2 cup shortening
  • 1 cup white sugar
  • 1/2 cup milk
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1 very ripe banana, mashed
  • 1 teaspoon lemon juice
  • 1/2 cup chopped walnuts
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  • 2 tablespoons butter, melted
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 2 cups confectioners' sugar
  • 1/2 ripe banana
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1/4 teaspoon lemon juice

Directions

  1. Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Grease a 9x13 inch baking pan.
  2. In a large bowl, cream together the shortening and sugar until smooth. Stir in the milk and 1 teaspoon vanilla. Combine the flour, baking soda and 1/2 teaspoon salt; stir into the sugar mixture. Mix in 1 banana, 1 teaspoon lemon juice and walnuts. Spread evenly into the prepared pan.
  3. Bake for 25 to 30 minutes in the preheated oven, until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean. Let bars cool in the pan on a wire rack.
  4. To make the frosting: In a medium bowl, mix together the melted butter, 1 teaspoon vanilla, confectioners' sugar, 1/2 banana, 1/2 teaspoon of salt and 1/4 teaspoon lemon juice using an electric mixer. Beat until smooth. Spread over cooled bars and then cut into squares.

Nutritional Information open nutritional information

Amount Per Serving  Calories: 156 | Total Fat: 5.5g | Cholesterol: 3mg

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The reviewer gave this recipe 3 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Aug. 14, 2006 by OCTOVUS 
I've gone through a kazillion banana recipes (16 from allrecipes alone) and these were fine,... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 2 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Feb. 24, 2006 by melis 
Good basic idea for a recipe. Having to change it this much means it is basically a different... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Sep. 30, 2006 by Krista W 
I am sure that this is very good in its original state but I used the suggestions of other... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Feb. 20, 2003 by 14ISPLENTY 
These are wonderful, they lasted about 10 minutes at work. A little tip, bake until the center... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Dec. 8, 2003 by PAYEARY 
These are a big hit at my son's daycare! I add more banana to the recipe-at least 2 to 2 1/2... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Aug. 29, 2003 by CHRISTIETROUT 
I had some very ripe bananas, and didn't know what to do with them... this was the best banana... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Jan. 28, 2007 by happykat826 
I was looking for a ripened banana recipe when I came across this. I did not want to make a... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 3 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Nov. 6, 2002 by LAURIEHANSEN 
Wasn't too crazy about this bar. It tastes good, but it's a little too soft and mushy, which... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Dec. 31, 2006 by firesign10 
This recipe was a hit with my family! I just baked them this afternoon and we've all had two... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on May 7, 2003 by SANDYALT 
Totally moist and tasty bars! Everyone loves this! MORE

 
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