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Betty Crocker Kitchens
Updated Apr 21, 2026
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We've all been there. You let your bananas get a little too ripe, and now it's time to figure out what to do with them. Our favorite way to use them is in Banana Bars! With a tender, cake-like base and mouthwatering cream cheese frosting, our Banana Bars recipe is a must-make. You didn't hear it from us, but Banana Bars with cream cheese frosting will fly off the plate, so make sure to save yourself a few before serving them.

Banana Bars

  • Prep Time 15 min
  • Total 1 hr 45 min
  • Servings 24
  • Ingredients 13
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Ingredients

Bars

  • 1 cup granulated sugar
  • 1 cup mashed very ripe bananas (2 medium)
  • 1/3 cup vegetable oil
  • 2 large eggs
  • 1 cup Gold Medal™ All Purpose Flour
  • 1 teaspoon baking powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
  • 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt

Cream Cheese Frosting

  • 3 oz (from 8-oz package) cream cheese, softened
  • 1/3 cup butter, softened
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla
  • 2 cups powdered sugar
Make With
Gold Medal Flour

Instructions

  • Step 
    1

    Heat oven to 350°F. Grease the bottom and sides of a 13x9-inch pan with shortening.

  • Step 
    2

    In a large bowl, mix granulated sugar, bananas, oil, and eggs with a spoon. Stir in flour, baking powder, baking soda, cinnamon, and salt. Spread batter in the pan.

  • Step 
    3

    Bake 25 to 30 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean. Cool completely, about 1 hour.

  • Step 
    4

    Meanwhile, in a medium bowl, beat cream cheese, butter, and vanilla with an electric mixer on medium speed until blended. Gradually beat in powdered sugar with a spoon, scraping bowl occasionally, until smooth and spreadable.

  • Step 
    5

    Spread frosting over cooled bars.

  • Step 
    6

    For 24 bars, cut into 6 rows by 4 rows. Store covered in refrigerator.

Nutrition

165 Calories
7g Total Fat
1g Protein
25g Total Carbohydrate

Nutrition Facts

Serving Size: 1 Bar
Calories
165
Calories from Fat
65
Total Fat
7g
0%
Saturated Fat
3g
0%
Cholesterol
30mg
0%
Sodium
105mg
0%
Total Carbohydrate
25g
0%
Dietary Fiber
0g
0%
Protein
1g
% Daily Value*:
Vitamin A
2%
2%
Vitamin C
0%
0%
Calcium
2%
2%
Iron
2%
2%
Exchanges:
1/2 Starch; 1 1/2 Fruit; 0 Other Carbohydrate; 0 Skim Milk; 0 Low-Fat Milk; 0 Milk; 0 Vegetable; 0 Very Lean Meat; 0 Lean Meat; 0 High-Fat Meat; 1 Fat;
*Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.

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