Description
Indulge in the delightful experience of Ooey Gooey Banana Bars, a sweet treat that combines the natural sweetness of ripe bananas with rich homemade salted caramel buttercream. Perfect for any gathering or simply to satisfy your sweet tooth, these bars boast a moist texture and unforgettable flavor that will have everyone coming back for more. Easy to prepare, this recipe requires minimal ingredients and time, making it accessible for bakers of all levels. Enjoy them warm with a scoop of ice cream or topped with fresh fruit for an irresistible dessert.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup unsalted butter (melted)
- 2 cups brown sugar
- 2 large eggs
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 2 ripe bananas (mashed)
- ½ cup unsalted butter (for frosting)
- 2 cups confectioners' sugar
- ¼ cup caramel topping
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease a 9×13 inch baking pan.
- In a mixing bowl, combine melted butter and brown sugar until smooth. Add eggs one at a time, followed by vanilla extract.
- In another bowl, whisk together flour and salt, then gradually add to the wet mixture. Fold in mashed bananas gently.
- Pour the batter into the prepared pan and bake for about 32 minutes until golden brown.
- For frosting, beat room temperature butter with confectioners' sugar until fluffy; mix in salt and caramel topping until well combined.
- Once cooled, frost the bars generously and cut into squares.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 32 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bar (approximately 55g)
- Calories: 210
- Sugar: 16g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 9g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 32g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 30mg