Prepare your taste buds for a delightful treat with Banana Bread Bars, a moist and flavorful dessert that combines the sweetness of ripe bananas with the crunch of walnuts, topped with a delectable glaze. These bars are perfect for a quick snack or a satisfying dessert.

Why Make This Recipe

If you’re a fan of banana bread but looking for a portable and easy-to-eat alternative, these Banana Bread Bars are the perfect solution. They are simple to make, bursting with banana flavor, and the glaze adds a touch of sweetness that elevates the bars to a whole new level of deliciousness.

How to Make Banana Bread Bars

Ingredients:

3-4 ripe bananas

1 cup sour cream

½ cup unsalted butter, softened

2 eggs

2 teaspoons vanilla extract

1 ½ cups granulated sugar

2 cups all-purpose flour

1 teaspoon baking soda

¾ teaspoon salt

½ cup chopped walnuts

Glaze Ingredients:
- ½ cup butter, browned
- 3 cups powdered sugar
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 tablespoon milk
- Extra chopped walnuts

Directions:

In a bowl, mash ripe bananas and mix with sour cream, softened butter, eggs, vanilla extract, and granulated sugar.

Add flour, baking soda, salt, and chopped walnuts. Mix until just combined.

Pour the batter into a prepared pan and bake until golden brown.

While the bars cool, prepare the glaze by browning butter, mixing with powdered sugar, vanilla extract, and milk until smooth.

Drizzle the glaze over the cooled bars and top with extra chopped walnuts.

How to Serve Banana Bread Bars

Serve these Banana Bread Bars as a snack, dessert, or even for breakfast with a cup of coffee or a glass of milk. They are perfect for sharing with friends and family or enjoying as a sweet treat on your own.

How to Store Banana Bread Bars

Store the bars in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3 days. For longer storage, keep them in the refrigerator for up to a week. You can also freeze the bars for up to 2 months, thawing in the refrigerator before serving.

Tips to Make Banana Bread Bars

Use ripe bananas for a sweeter flavor and moist texture.

Brown the butter for the glaze to add a nutty and rich taste.

Do not overmix the batter to avoid a dense texture in the bars.

Variation

For a nut-free version, omit the walnuts from the batter and glaze. You can also add chocolate chips or dried fruit for a different twist on the classic banana bread flavor.