Ingredients for Almond Banana Bars
- 1 cup sliced almonds
- 1/2 cup whole wheat flour
- 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1/4 cup wheat germ
- Dark Brown Sugar, 0 units
- 2 teaspoons baking powder
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1 teaspoon ground ginger
- 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 1 cup buttermilk
- 1/2 cup vegetable oil
- 3 ripe mashed bananas (about 1 1/2 cups)
- 2 large eggs
- Almond Glaze (simple powdered sugar glaze suggested), as needed
- 1 cup granulated sugar
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How to Make Almond Banana Bars
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C).
- Spread 1 cup of sliced almonds on a baking sheet. Toast in the preheated oven for 10-15 minutes, or until lightly golden brown. Remove from oven and let cool completely.
- In a large bowl, whisk together 1 ½ cups all-purpose flour, ½ cup whole wheat flour, ¼ cup wheat germ, 1 cup granulated sugar, 2 teaspoons baking powder, ½ teaspoon salt, 1 teaspoon ground ginger, and ½ teaspoon ground cinnamon.
- In a separate bowl, whisk together 1 cup buttermilk, ½ cup vegetable oil, 3 ripe mashed bananas (about 1 ½ cups), and 2 large eggs.
- Pour the wet ingredients into the dry ingredients and stir until just combined. Gently fold in the toasted almonds.
- Grease and flour a 9x9 inch baking pan. Pour the batter into the prepared pan and spread evenly.
- Bake for 45-50 minutes, or until a wooden skewer inserted into the center comes out clean.
- Let the bars cool completely in the pan before glazing.
- Once cooled, spread your favorite almond glaze (recipe not included, but a simple powdered sugar glaze works well) over the bars.
- Cut into bars and enjoy!
Nutrition Information (Approximate per serving)
Sodium
8 g
Sugar
57g
Fat
7g
Carbs
9g
