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5 from 3 votes

Banana Bars with Cream Cheese Frosting

Rich and moist, these Banana Bars with Cream Cheese Frosting are the indulgent way to use up your overripe bananas!
Prep Time20 minutes
Cook Time25 minutes
Cooling Time2 hours
Total Time2 hours 45 minutes
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: American
Servings: 12 people
Author: Ashley C.

Ingredients

For the Banana Bars

  • 2 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1 teaspoon baking soda
  • 1/8 teaspoon kosher salt
  • 1/2 cup unsalted butter softened
  • 1 cup granulated sugar
  • 2 large eggs room temperature
  • 1/2 cup vanilla Greek yogurt
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 1 1/2 cups mashed ripe bananas (about 3 medium bananas)

For the Cream Cheese Frosting

  • 8 ounces cream cheese softened, (regular or low fat)
  • 1/2 cup butter softened
  • 2-3 cups powdered sugar
  • 1 1/2 teaspoons vanilla extract
  • 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon optional
  • 1 tablespoon heavy cream

Instructions

Make the Banana Bars

  • Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F. Lightly spray a 15-inch jelly rollpan with baking spray and set aside.
  • In a small mixing bowl, whisk together flour, baking soda, and salt; set aside.
  • In a separate large bowl, cream butter and sugar until smooth, 2 to 3minutes. Beat in the eggs one at a time, mixing well between each. Add yogurt and vanilla, stirring until combined.
  • Add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, mixing until blended.
  • Fold in the mashed banana until just combined.
  • Transfer to the prepared baking pan. Bake for 20 to 25 minutes, until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean. Allow the bars to cool in the pan on a wire rack.

Make the Cream Cheese Frosting

  • In a mixing bowl, beat cream cheese and butter until well combined and fluffy, about 3 minutes.
  • Add powdered sugar, vanilla, and cinnamon (if using), blending until smooth. Add heavy cream and beat another 2 minutes until fluffy.
  • Frost bars, slice into squares, and serve.

Notes

You can also cut the bars into 16 servings instead of 12.
 

Nutrition

Calories: 379kcal | Carbohydrates: 38g | Protein: 5g | Fat: 23g | Saturated Fat: 14g | Trans Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 91mg | Sodium: 259mg | Potassium: 74mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 22g | Vitamin A: 785IU | Vitamin C: 1mg | Calcium: 32mg | Iron: 1mg