Killer Banana Bars

Submitted by Culinspiration

"Absolutely addictive! These bars are moist, light, and fluffy like a quick bread (rather than dense like a brownie). They have a slight sweet/salty thing going on that takes them to the next level. Make a pan and watch them disappear! These are a huge hit at potlucks. You can double this recipe and bake in at 13x9-in. pan. Variation: For outrageously good pumpkin bars, substitute canned pumpkin for the banana and add 1 tsp. fresh grated ginger. Outstanding! Find more recipes and ideas on my blog at http://culinspiration.wordpress.com"

 

• Ready In: 50mins
• Ingredients: 12
• Yields: 12-16 bars
• Serves: 12-16

ingredients

• 2 eggs, room temperature
• 1⁄2 cup granulated sugar
• 1⁄3 cup raw sugar
• 1⁄4 cup vegetable oil
• 1⁄4 cup plain yogurt
• 8 ounces ripe bananas, mashed (weighed after peeling -- about 1 1/2 medium bananas)
• 1⁄2 teaspoon vanilla extract
• 1 cup all-purpose flour
• 1 teaspoon baking powder
• 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
• 1⁄2 teaspoon salt
• 1⁄2 teaspoon baking soda

directions

1. Preheat oven to 350°F
2. In a medium bowl, mix together eggs, banana, oil, yogurt, and sugars.
3. In a separate bowl, whisk together flour, baking power, baking soda, salt, and cinnamon.
4. Slowly mix dry ingredients into wet until combined.
5. Bake on the middle rack in a large greased gratin dish (ceramic oval) or 8×8-in. pan for approximately 35 minutes, or until a toothpick comes out clean.
6. Drizzle or spread with cream cheese/sour cream icing when cool.

Reviews

[Sydney Mike]

I doubled this recipe when making it & sent most of the bars off with my other half to share with others at a Sunday morning meeting! The only change I made was to use a fat-free vanilla yogurt, but other than that . . . These bars are so full of flavor & I'll definitely be making them again! Thanks for sharing the recipe! [Made & reviewed in Zaar Cookbook tag]