I had a couple of very over ripe bananas. Mike mentioned that we should think about throwing them out because no one would eat them in the state they were in. I told him that I was thinking about making banana bread with them. But the recipe that I have for banana bread takes three bananas, so I wasn’t quite sure that I wanted to go that route. That is when I remembered that I had a recipe for banana bars, so I found it in my recipe box and sure enough it called for two bananas. When looking at the other ingredients that were listed on the recipe I saw that they were in my refrigerator or my pantry so I was set to go.
Mike was thrilled with the thought of banana bars. My mom makes these once in awhile and he loves them. I have to admit that I haven’t made them probably in many years. I sometimes feel guilty because my favorite bars all contain chocolate. Mike likes chocolate, but I can’t say that he loves it like I do. So I was happy that I was making something that he would really enjoy.
These bars turned out to be super simple to make. They have a cup of sour cream (minus two teaspoons that you save for the frosting) so they are nice and moist. As these banana bars baked they filled the house with the sweet aroma, almost the smell of banana bread. The frosting is a little different as I mentioned before it has two teaspoons of sour cream it, but it turned out creamy and went well with the bars. I think I made Mike’s day by making something new and not something chocolate. Our kids didn’t complain about having banana bars either.
So if you have some over ripe bananas give them a try. I think you will enjoy them.
Banana Bars (Not sure where this recipe came from)
1/2 cup butter
1 1/2 cup sugar
2 eggs
8 ounces sour cream (save 2 teaspoons for frosting)
2 ripe bananas (mashed)
2 cups flour
1 teaspoon soda
1 teaspoon salt
1 teaspoon vanilla
Cream butter and sugar together until well mixed. Blend in eggs and mix in the sour cream, the mashed banana, and vanilla until well blended. Sift dry ingredients together and add to banana mixture mix until well blended. Spread into a well greased jelly roll pan. Bake in a preheated 375 degree F oven for 20 minutes.
Cool completely and frost with frosting listed below.
Frosting:
2 cups powder sugar
1/2 cup soft butter
1 1/2 teaspoon vanilla
2 teaspoon sour cream
Add all ingredients into a medium bowl beat with an electric mixer until smooth and creamy. Spread on bars.
They look and sound fabulous! Bookmarked for when I have over ripe bananas. YUM!
Yum! I love banana bars! These look great! The frosting sounds amazing!
My husband and I have a similar “I love chocolate and he only likes chocolate” situation. I’ll have to remember these bars for when I have some bananas available.
These look like an excellent treat for tea time! Will keep in mind this recipe when I’ve ripe bananas! Thanks for sharing & love the frosting with sour cream! YUM! 🙂
Mmm, banana bars are always a great treat!
anything with banana and butter is a winner in my book, plus sour cream. YOWZA!
Oh, yum, What a perfect treat to make with those over-ripe bananas we all end up with sometimes.
I love the idea of a banana bar! And sour cream in the icing sounds delicious with the banana flavor!
These sound so good!
I like your composition of the plate, banana bars, fork all sitting on the wood deck. Nice contrast and not the norm of a usual table or countertop. I dare not print this recipe. I am struggle with sweets and temtations are hard. Sounds very Yummy. BTW: No I am not taking a break, hopefully I can post, but maybe not daily. You will know won’t you?
Saw this on Pinterest! I hope to try it soon. Thanks for sharing! 🙂
Best,
Gloria
Mmmmm…I wonder if I could justify eating one of these for breakfast? They look SO good!
my partner really loves this type of sweet too where as i’m the chocolate route!
mmm… that looks soo delicious!
i will definitely try it out asap.
thanks for sharing that great recipe.
have a great rest of weekend.
plus: i love your blog!
What a lovely idea! We often have bananas that get rather brown, will give it a try!
hugs to you
jutta
they look really delicious!! I love bananas
I had a banana cake once and loved it. I bet my family would love these bars as well.
Yum, banana bars sound great! I make banana bread but these look like a fun variation. I’ll have to give these a go!
I have two ripe bananas in the freezer it’s time to get them out!
Have a nice week my friend!
Love banana bakes and this banana bar looks delicious!! Must give it a try soon. PS I’m hosting Martha Stewart Cupcake Club this month and I’ve chosen roasted banana cupcakes – let me know if you are interested in joining 🙂
You know I’ve never had banana loaf or cake. I think I have to remedy that!!!
Those banana bars do sound wonderful!
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The banana bars sound wonderful, but that frosting with the sour cream sounds awesome!