Sour Cream Banana Bars

Treat your taste buds to the ultimate dessert experience with these luscious Sour Cream Banana Bars! Perfectly moist and fluffy, these bars are made with ripe bananas, tangy sour cream, and a hint of vanilla, creating a flavor-packed base that’s irresistibly soft. Topped with a rich and velvety cream cheese frosting, this dessert effortlessly combines sweet and tangy notes in every bite. Ideal for parties, potlucks, or an indulgent afternoon treat, this recipe is easy to prepare with just 20 minutes of prep time and bakes to perfection in under half an hour. Offering 24 servings, these banana bars are the perfect way to use ripe bananas while delighting your friends and family with a crowd-pleasing treat. Keywords: sour cream banana bars, cream cheese frosting, banana dessert, moist banana bars.

Nutriscore Rating: 40/100

Prep Time:20 mins

Cook Time:25 mins

Total Time:45 mins

Servings: 24

Ingredients

• 2 cups all-purpose flour
• 1.5 cups granulated sugar
• 0.5 cups unsalted butter, softened
• 2 eggs
• 1 cup sour cream
• 1 cup ripe bananas, mashed
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
• 1 teaspoon baking soda
• 0.25 teaspoons salt
• 8 ounces cream cheese, softened
• 0.25 cups unsalted butter, softened (for frosting)
• 3 cups powdered sugar
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract (for frosting)

Directions

Step 1

Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and lightly flour a 15x10-inch baking pan, or line it with parchment paper.

Step 2

In a large mixing bowl, beat together the butter and sugar until light and fluffy, about 2-3 minutes.

Step 3

Add the eggs, one at a time, beating well after each addition. Then mix in the mashed bananas, sour cream, and vanilla extract until fully combined.

Step 4

In a separate bowl, whisk together the flour, baking soda, and salt.

Step 5

Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet mixture, mixing just until combined. Be careful not to overmix.

Step 6

Pour the batter evenly into the prepared baking pan and spread it out with a spatula.

Step 7

Bake in the preheated oven for 20-25 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.

Step 8

Remove the pan from the oven and let the bars cool completely in the pan on a wire rack.

Step 9

While the bars are cooling, prepare the cream cheese frosting. In a medium bowl, beat together the cream cheese and butter until smooth and creamy.

Step 10

Gradually add the powdered sugar, one cup at a time, mixing well after each addition. Stir in the vanilla extract.

Step 11

Once the bars are completely cooled, spread the frosting evenly over the top.

Step 12

Cut the bars into squares or rectangles and serve. Store any leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 5 days.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(1573.8g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	5178.9

Total Fat 281.8g	0%
Saturated Fat 173.2g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 0g
Cholesterol 1125.6mg	0%
Sodium 2917.0mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 623.6g	0%
Dietary Fiber 12.3g	0%
Total Sugars 405.5g
Protein 63.6g	0%

Vitamin D 111.2IU	0%
Calcium 674.0mg	0%
Iron 14.6mg	0%
Potassium 1487.8mg	0%

*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.

Source of Calories

Fat: 48.0%

Protein: 4.8%

Carbs: 47.2%