Low-fat Banana Bars

This recipe is my favorite way to use overly-ripened bananas.

• Ready In: 40 mins
• Serves: 16

Ingredients

• 1 1⁄2 cups flour
• 1  cup sugar
• 1⁄4 cup applesauce
• 1⁄4 cup margarine
• 1  egg
• 1⁄3 cup milk
• 1⁄2 teaspoon baking soda
• 1⁄2 teaspoon salt
• 1  teaspoon lemon juice
• 1  very ripe banana
•  finely chopped walnuts, if desired

• BANANA FROSTING

• 2  tablespoons margarine
• 2  cups powdered sugar
• 1⁄4 teaspoon salt
• 1  teaspoon vanilla
• 1⁄2 medium banana, mashed

Directions

1. Mash banana and lemon juice together.
2. Combine all ingredients and beat for 2 minutes at medium speed.
3. Spread in a greased 9 x 13 inch pan.
4. Bake for 25 to 30 minutes at 350 degrees.
5. Combine all frosting ingredients and frost when bars are cool.
6. Sprinkle with walnuts if desired.