Description
Delicious banana bars topped with a silky vanilla and browned butter glaze, perfect for any occasion.
Ingredients
Scale
- 3 ripe bananas, mashed
- 1/2 cup melted butter
- 1 cup sugar
- 1 egg
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1/2 cup powdered sugar
- 2 tablespoons browned butter
- 1–2 tablespoons milk (for glaze)
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease a 9×13 inch baking pan thoroughly.
- Mix together the mashed bananas, melted butter, sugar, egg, and vanilla until creamy.
- Stir in the baking soda and salt until evenly distributed.
- Add the flour gradually, mixing gently until just combined.
- Pour the batter into the prepared pan and smooth the top.
- Bake for 25-30 minutes or until a toothpick comes out clean.
- Mix the browned butter with powdered sugar and milk for the glaze.
- Drizzle the glaze over cooled bars before cutting into squares.
Notes
For a heartier texture, substitute whole wheat flour. Great for a cozy brunch or a casual gathering.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bar
- Calories: 200
- Sugar: 15g
- Sodium: 140mg
- Fat: 8g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 25mg
Keywords: banana bars, dessert, baking, vanilla glaze, homemade treats