Indulge in the irresistible taste of these homemade banana bars. Made with ripe bananas, these moist and flavorful bars are perfect for a sweet treat any time of the day. Whether you enjoy them as a snack or serve them for dessert, these banana bars are sure to please everyone.
Ingredients
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, melted
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 2 large eggs
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 1/2 cups mashed ripe bananas (about 3-4 bananas)
- 1/4 cup buttermilk
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 cup chopped walnuts (optional)
- Cream cheese frosting for topping (optional)
Directions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease a 9x13-inch baking pan.
- In a large mixing bowl, combine the melted butter and sugar. Mix until well combined.
- Add the eggs and vanilla extract to the butter mixture. Stir until smooth and creamy.
- Add the mashed bananas and buttermilk to the mixture. Mix until well incorporated.
- In a separate bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, baking soda, and salt.
- Gradually add the dry ingredients to the banana mixture. Stir until just combined.
- Fold in the chopped walnuts, if desired.
- Pour the batter into the prepared baking pan and spread it evenly.
- Bake in the preheated oven for 25-30 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
- Remove from the oven and let the banana bars cool completely in the pan.
- Once cooled, spread cream cheese frosting on top, if desired.
- Cut into bars and serve. Enjoy!
Interesting Facts
Banana bars are a great way to use up overripe bananas.
The addition of buttermilk makes these bars incredibly moist.
You can customize these bars by adding chocolate chips or raisins to the batter.
Cream cheese frosting adds a tangy and creamy element to the bars.