Wonderful, soft banana bars with banana frosting. Yum, yum!
Ingredients
- ½ cup shortening
- 1 cup white sugar
- ½ cup milk
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 ½ cups all-purpose flour
- ½ teaspoon baking soda
- ½ teaspoon salt
- 1 very ripe banana, mashed
- ¼ teaspoon lemon juice
- ½ cup chopped walnuts
- 2 tablespoons butter, melted
- 2 cups confectioners' sugar
- ½ ripe banana
Directions
Step 1
Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Grease a 9×13 inch baking pan.
Step 2
In a large bowl, cream together the shortening and sugar until smooth. Stir in the milk and 1 teaspoon vanilla. Combine the flour, baking soda and 1/2 teaspoon salt; stir into the sugar mixture. Mix in 1 banana, 1 teaspoon lemon juice and walnuts. Spread evenly into the prepared pan.
Step 3
Bake for 25 to 30 minutes in the preheated oven, until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean. Let bars cool in the pan on a wire rack.
Step 4
To make the frosting: In a medium bowl, mix together the melted butter, 1 teaspoon vanilla, confectioners' sugar, 1/2 banana, 1/2 teaspoon of salt and 1/4 teaspoon lemon juice using an electric mixer. Beat until smooth. Spread over cooled bars and then cut into squares.
Nutrition Facts (per serving)
Nutrition Facts | |
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Servings Per Recipe 24 | |
Calories 172 | |
% Daily Value * | |
Total Fat7g | 9% |
Saturated Fat2g | 10% |
Cholesterol3mg | 1% |
Sodium132mg | 6% |
Total Carbohydrate27g | 10% |
Dietary Fiber1g | 2% |
Total Sugars19g | |
Protein1g | |
Vitamin C1mg | 4% |
Calcium11mg | 1% |
Iron1mg | 3% |
Potassium55mg | 1% |
*Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
**Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.
(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient.If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.
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