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Banana Bars with Brown Butter Frosting

Moist Banana Bars with Brown Butter Frosting – Easy 12-Serve Treat

  • Author: Freya Allen
  • Total Time: 45 minutes
  • Yield: 12 servings 1x
  • Diet: Vegetarian

Description

Moist banana bars topped with a silky brown butter frosting make a perfect quick‑bake dessert. Ripe bananas provide natural sweetness while melted butter creates a tender crumb. The frosting is browned butter blended with powdered sugar for a caramel‑rich finish. Ready in under an hour, this 12‑serving treat is ideal for breakfast, brunch, or a snack, and stays soft for days when stored airtight. The golden butter brings nutty depth, turning humble banana bars into a bakery‑level treat with a gl

Ingredients

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  • 3 ripe bananas, mashed
  • 1/2 cup butter, melted
  • 1 cup sugar
  • 2 large eggs
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 1 teaspoon baking soda
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1/2 cup brown sugar
  • 1/4 cup butter, for frosting
  • 1 cup powdered sugar
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract (for frosting)

Instructions

  1. Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease a 9×13 inch pan.
  2. Melt butter, brown it, and let cool.
  3. Whisk melted butter with sugar, add eggs and vanilla, mix.
  4. Stir in mashed bananas, baking soda, and salt.
  5. Fold in flour until just combined.
  6. Pour batter into pan and bake 25‑30 minutes.
  7. For frosting, melt butter, brown it, whisk in powdered sugar and vanilla.
  8. Cool bars slightly, spread frosting, slice and serve.

Notes

  • Use fully ripe bananas for maximum sweetness. Cool bars before frosting to prevent runoff. Store airtight for up to three days or freeze for longer storage.
  • Prep Time: 15 minutes
  • Cook Time: 30 minutes
  • Category: Desserts
  • Method: Bake
  • Cuisine: American

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1 bar
  • Calories: 220
  • Sugar: 30g
  • Sodium: 150mg
  • Fat: 14g
  • Saturated Fat: 9g
  • Unsaturated Fat: 5g
  • Trans Fat: 0g
  • Carbohydrates: 30g
  • Fiber: 2g
  • Protein: 1g
  • Cholesterol: 30mg

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