Description
Indulge in the sweetness of Ooey Gooey Banana Bars, a delightful dessert that combines the natural flavor of ripe bananas with a luscious homemade salted caramel buttercream frosting. These bars are incredibly moist and packed with banana goodness, making them perfect for any occasion—whether it’s a family gathering, a casual snack, or a special celebration. With their unique texture and delicious taste, they are sure to become a favorite among friends and family. Quick and easy to prepare, these banana bars require minimal effort for maximum enjoyment.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup unsalted butter (melted)
- 2 cups brown sugar
- 2 large eggs
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 2 ripe bananas (mashed)
- Salted caramel topping for frosting
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease a 9×13 inch baking pan.
- In a mixing bowl, combine melted butter, brown sugar, and vanilla extract until smooth. Add eggs one at a time, mixing well.
- In another bowl, whisk together flour and salt; gradually mix into wet ingredients until just combined. Fold in mashed bananas.
- Pour batter into the prepared pan and bake for about 45 minutes or until a toothpick comes out clean.
- While cooling, prepare the frosting by whipping room temperature butter with confectioners' sugar, salt, caramel topping, and milk until fluffy.
- Frost cooled bars, slice into squares, and serve.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 45 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 290
- Sugar: 24g
- Sodium: 115mg
- Fat: 14g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 36g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 55mg