Ingredients for Banana Bars
- Shortening
- Brown Sugar
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 2 large eggs
- Banana
- Vanilla
- All Purpose Flour
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- Buttermilk
- Nuts
- Butter
- Milk
- Powdered Sugar
How to Make Banana Bars
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and flour a 9x13 inch baking pan.
- In a large bowl, mash bananas until mostly smooth. Add sugar, eggs, and oil; mix well.
- In a separate bowl, whisk together flour, baking soda, salt, and cinnamon.
- Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, mixing until just combined. Do not overmix.
- Stir in chopped walnuts (optional).
- Pour batter into the prepared pan and spread evenly.
- Bake for 25-30 minutes, or until a wooden skewer inserted into the center comes out clean.
- Let cool completely in the pan before frosting (optional).
- Once cooled, cut into bars and serve.
Chef's Tip for Extra Flavor
Want to unlock deeper, more complex flavors? Try toasting your whole spices before grinding them, or blooming ground spices in a little warm oil to enhance their aroma. Deglazing your pan with a bit of stock, wine, or even water after browning ingredients can capture those tasty caramelized bits, adding richness to your dish.
Nutrition Information (Approximate per serving)
Sodium
15 g
Sugar
96g
Fat
14g
Carbs
14g
