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Frosted Banana Bars

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These easy-to-make banana bars feature a tender crumb studded with walnuts and a sweet, creamy frosting. The combination of mashed ripe bananas and a light frosting makes for a delightful dessert or snack. Perfect for baking in a square pan and serving as individual bars.
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Difficulty: Advanced
Servings: 24
Calories: 926.0
Dietary: Vegetarian
Description
These easy-to-make banana bars feature a tender crumb studded with walnuts and a sweet, creamy frosting. The combination of mashed ripe bananas and a light frosting makes for a delightful dessert or snack. Perfect for baking in a square pan and serving as individual bars.
Ingredients
  • 2/3 cup Sugar
  • 1/2 cup Lowfat sour cream
  • 2 tablespoons Margarine -- softened
  • 2 egg Whites or
  • 1/4 cup Cholesterol-free egg product
  • 3/4 cup Mashed very ripe bananas
  • (about 2 medium)
  • 1 teaspoon Vanilla
  • 1 cup All-purpose flour
  • 1/4 teaspoon Salt
  • 1/2 teaspoon Baking soda
  • 2 tablespoons Finely chopped walnuts
  • Frosting
  • FROSTING
  • 1 1/4 cups Powdered sugar
  • 1 tablespoon Margarine -- softened
  • To
  • 2 tablespoons Skim milk
  • 1/2 teaspoon Vanilla
Directions
  1. 1
    Heat oven to 375 degrees.
  2. 2
    Spray square pan, 9 X 9 X 2 inches, with nonstick cooking spray.
  3. 3
    Beat sugar, sour
  4. 4
    cream , margarine and egg whites in large bowl on low speed 1 minute, scraping bowl occasionally.
  5. 5
    Beat in bananas and vanilla on low speed 30 seconds.
  6. 6
    Beat in flour, salt and baking soda on medium speed 1 minute, scraping bowl occasionally.
  7. 7
    Stir in nuts.
  8. 8
    Spread in pan.
  9. 9
    Bake 20 to 25 minutes or until light brown; cool.
  10. 10
    Spread with Frosting.
  11. 11
    Cut into 2-1/4 X 1-1/2-inch bars.
  12. 12
    BARS.
  13. 13
    FROSTING Mix all ingredients until smooth

Nutrition Facts

Servings 24

Amount Per Serving
Calories 926.0kcal
% Daily Value *
Total Fat 20.7g32%
Saturated Fat 7.2g36%
Cholesterol 71.8mg24%
Sodium 1407.6mg59%
Total Carbohydrate 175.4g59%
Dietary Fiber 3.9g16%
Sugars 123.1g
Protein 13.6g28%

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

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