Description

Indulge in the delightful experience of Ooey Gooey Banana Bars, a scrumptious dessert that combines the natural sweetness of ripe bananas with a luscious homemade salted caramel buttercream frosting. These bars are incredibly moist, thanks to the generous amount of bananas and butter, making them perfect for any occasion—whether you’re hosting a gathering or simply treating yourself to something sweet at home. With their rich flavor and delightful texture, these bars will leave you craving more. Easy to make and highly customizable, they are sure to become a favorite in your dessert repertoire.

Ingredients

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1 cup unsalted butter (melted)
2 cups brown sugar
1 tablespoon vanilla extract
2 large eggs
2 cups all-purpose flour
1 teaspoon kosher salt
2 ripe bananas (mashed)
For the Frosting: ½ cup unsalted butter (room temperature)
2 cups confectioners' sugar
½ teaspoon kosher salt
¼ cup caramel topping

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Instructions

Preheat 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 vanilla and eggs; mix well.
In another bowl, combine flour and salt; gradually add to wet ingredients until just combined.
Gently fold in mashed bananas and pour batter into prepared pan.
Bake for about 45 minutes or until a toothpick inserted comes out clean. Let cool completely before frosting.
For the frosting, beat room temperature butter with sifted confectioners' sugar, salt, caramel topping, and milk until creamy.
Spread frosting evenly over cooled bars before slicing.

Prep Time: 15 minutes
Cook Time: 45 minutes
Category: Dessert
Method: Baking
Cuisine: American

Nutrition

Serving Size: 1 bar
Calories: 345
Sugar: 30g
Sodium: 150mg
Fat: 16g
Saturated Fat: 10g
Unsaturated Fat: 5g
Trans Fat: 0g
Carbohydrates: 50g
Fiber: 1g
Protein: 3g
Cholesterol: 45mg