Description
If you’re craving a cozy treat that makes use of those spotty bananas on your counter, these Banana Bars with Salted Caramel Frosting are the answer. This recipe turns basic ingredients into an indulgent dessert with its moist banana cake base and luxuriously rich salted caramel frosting. Whether you’re looking for easy dessert bars, a crowd-pleasing bake sale option, or something new for your weekly meal prep, these banana bars check all the boxes. It’s the perfect mix of sweet, salty, and satisfying—ideal for those searching for quick breakfast ideas, easy snack bars, or even an unexpected dinner dessert.
Ingredients
1 cup mashed ripe bananas
1 cup brown sugar
1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
2 large eggs
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
1 teaspoon baking soda
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/4 cup unsalted butter (for frosting)
1/2 cup brown sugar (for frosting)
3 tablespoons heavy cream
1/4 teaspoon salt
1 cup powdered sugar
Instructions
1. Mash bananas in a bowl. Add butter, brown sugar, eggs, and vanilla. Mix until smooth.
2. In another bowl, whisk flour, baking soda, and salt. Stir into the banana mixture until just combined.
3. Pour batter into a greased 9×13 inch pan and bake at 350°F for 25–30 minutes. Cool completely.
4. For frosting: melt butter and brown sugar in a saucepan. Simmer for 2 minutes. Add cream and salt, stir well.
5. Remove from heat and whisk in powdered sugar until smooth. Let cool slightly.
6. Spread frosting on cooled bars, slice, and serve.
Notes
Use very ripe bananas for best flavor and moist texture.
Let the bars cool fully before adding the caramel frosting to avoid melting.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bar
- Calories: 220
- Sugar: 20g
- Sodium: 120mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 32g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 35mg
Keywords: banana bar, salted caramel, dessert bars, easy recipe