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Banana Bars With Toasted Pecan Frosting Recipe

Indulge in the ultimate banana treat! These irresistible Banana Bars boast a moist, flavorful banana base and are topped with a decadent toasted pecan frosting. Perfect for breakfast, dessert, or any time you crave a sweet and satisfying snack. Even banana skeptics will be won over!

Prep Time 20 mins
Cook Time 40 mins
Calories 124.9 kcal
Protein 2g
Rating 4.0 (1 Reviews)
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Ingredients for Banana Bars With Toasted Pecan Frosting

  • ¾ cup granulated sugar
  • 1 ¼ cups (2 ½ sticks) unsalted butter (1 cup for batter, ¼ cup for frosting)
  • ½ cup packed brown sugar
  • 1 cup sour cream
  • 2 large eggs
  • 3 ripe mashed bananas (about 1 ½ cups)
  • 2 teaspoons vanilla extract (1 tsp for batter, 1 tsp for frosting)
  • 2 cups all-purpose flour
  • Baking Powder
  • 1 teaspoon baking soda
  • ½ teaspoon salt
  • 2 cups powdered sugar
  • 4 ounces softened cream cheese
  • 1 cup pecans (½ cup chopped for batter, ½ cup toasted for topping)

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How to Make Banana Bars With Toasted Pecan Frosting

  1. Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C).
  2. In a large bowl, cream together 1 cup (2 sticks) unsalted butter, ¾ cup granulated sugar, ½ cup packed brown sugar, 1 cup sour cream, and 2 large eggs until light and fluffy.
  3. Add 3 ripe mashed bananas (about 1 ½ cups) and 1 teaspoon vanilla extract.
  4. Beat until well combined.
  5. In a separate bowl, whisk together 2 cups all-purpose flour, 1 teaspoon baking soda, ½ teaspoon salt, and ½ cup chopped pecans.
  6. Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, mixing on low speed until just combined. Do not overmix.
  7. Pour batter into a greased and floured 15x10x1-inch jelly-roll pan.
  8. Bake for 20-25 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
  9. Let cool completely in the pan before frosting.
  10. While the bars are cooling, prepare the frosting: Melt ¼ cup (½ stick) unsalted butter in a small saucepan over medium heat. Cook, stirring constantly, until the butter turns a light golden brown (be careful not to burn it).
  11. Remove from heat and let cool completely.
  12. In a medium bowl, beat together the browned butter, 2 cups powdered sugar, 4 ounces cream cheese (softened), and 1 teaspoon vanilla extract until smooth and creamy.
  13. Frost the cooled banana bars evenly.
  14. Sprinkle with ½ cup toasted pecans.

Nutrition Information (Approximate per serving)

Sodium

2 g

Sugar

48g

Fat

16g

Carbs

5g

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