Description
Indulge in the irresistible taste of homemade Banana Bars, where sweet, ripe bananas blend perfectly with warm spices like cinnamon. These moist, fluffy bars are not only easy to make but also incredibly versatile—ideal for breakfast, snacks, or dessert. Whether you’re sharing them at a gathering or enjoying them solo during a cozy night in, your taste buds will thank you!
Ingredients
Scale
- 3 ripe bananas (mashed)
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 3/4 cup granulated sugar
- 1 large egg
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter (melted)
- 1 tsp baking powder
- 1 tsp ground cinnamon
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease a 9×13 inch baking pan.
- In a large bowl, mash the ripe bananas until smooth.
- Mix in melted butter and sugar until combined, then stir in the egg and vanilla extract.
- In another bowl, whisk together flour, baking powder, and cinnamon. Gradually mix this dry mixture into the wet ingredients until just combined.
- Pour the batter into the prepared pan and spread evenly.
- Bake for 25-30 minutes or until golden brown and a toothpick inserted comes out clean.
- Allow to cool slightly before slicing into squares.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bar (approximately 50g)
- Calories: 200
- Sugar: 12g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 8g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 30mg