Banana Date Bars

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A scrumptious blend of banana, dates, almonds, lemon, and vanilla will tantalize your tastebuds and it's also very nutritious.

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Prep Time:
5 mins
Cook Time:
10 mins
Total Time:
15 mins
Servings:
24
Yield:
1 - 9x13 inch pan

Ingredients

  • ½ cup butter

  • 1 ½ cups white sugar

  • 2 egg

  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract

  • 2 cups sliced bananas

  • 2 cups all-purpose flour

  • 1 teaspoon baking powder

  • ¼ teaspoon baking soda

  • ¼ teaspoon salt

  • 1 cup dates, pitted and chopped

  • ½ cup chopped almonds

  • ¼ cup butter, softened

  • teaspoon salt

  • 2 tablespoons lemon juice

  • ½ teaspoon vanilla extract

  • 1 ½ cups confectioners' sugar

Directions

  1. Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Grease a 9x13 inch baking pan.

  2. In a large bowl, cream margarine and sugar. Gradually mix in eggs and vanilla. Stir in bananas. Sift together the flour, baking powder, baking soda, and salt. Stir into the sugar mixture. Finally, fold in dates and chopped almonds.

  3. Spread batter evenly into prepared baking pan. Bake in preheated oven for 30 to 35 minutes.

  4. While the bars are baking, You can make the lemon icing. In a small bowl, Mix together salt and confectioners sugar. Stir in soft butter, lemon juice, and vanilla. Beat until smooth.

  5. When bars are cool, spread the lemon icing over the top and cut into squares. Mmmm Mmmmm!

Nutrition Facts (per serving)

213 Calories
7g Fat
36g Carbs
2g Protein
Nutrition Facts
Servings Per Recipe 24
Calories 213
% Daily Value *
Total Fat 7g 9%
Saturated Fat 4g 20%
Cholesterol 31mg 10%
Sodium 117mg 5%
Total Carbohydrate 36g 13%
Dietary Fiber 1g 5%
Total Sugars 26g
Protein 2g 5%
Vitamin C 2mg 2%
Calcium 25mg 2%
Iron 1mg 4%
Potassium 120mg 3%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

** Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.

(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.