Hummingbird Bars
Indulge in the luscious flavors of the South with these irresistible Hummingbird Bars! Bursting with the tropical sweetness of ripe bananas and crushed pineapple, these moist and tender bars are accented by a hint of warm cinnamon and crunchy pecans. Topped with a decadent cream cheese frosting and optional pecan garnish, they strike the perfect balance between tangy and sweet. Simple to prepare in just under an hour, this recipe combines classic hummingbird cake flavors into easy-to-serve bars, making them ideal for potlucks, parties, or a delightful dessert at home. Perfectly portable and utterly crowd-pleasing, these Hummingbird Bars will have everyone reaching for seconds!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1 cup light brown sugar
- 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- 0.5 teaspoon salt
- 1.5 cups ripe bananas, mashed
- 1 cup crushed pineapple (drained)
- 0.75 cup vegetable oil
- 2 large eggs
- 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
- 1 cup chopped pecans
- 8 ounces cream cheese, softened
- 0.5 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 3 cups powdered sugar
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract (for frosting)
- 0.25 cup optional chopped pecans (for topping)
Instructions
Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a 9x13-inch baking pan with parchment paper or grease it lightly with nonstick spray.
In a large mixing bowl, whisk together the all-purpose flour, granulated sugar, light brown sugar, ground cinnamon, baking soda, and salt.
In a separate medium bowl, combine the mashed bananas, crushed pineapple, vegetable oil, eggs, and vanilla extract. Whisk until well blended.
Pour the wet ingredients into the dry ingredients and gently stir until just combined. Be careful not to overmix.
Fold in the chopped pecans to evenly distribute through the batter.
Pour the batter into the prepared baking pan and spread it out evenly with a spatula.
Bake in the preheated oven for 28-32 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
Let the bars cool completely in the pan on a wire rack before adding the frosting.
To make the frosting, beat the softened cream cheese and unsalted butter in a mixing bowl until creamy and smooth. Add the powdered sugar a little at a time, then mix in the vanilla extract.
Spread the cream cheese frosting evenly over the cooled bars. If desired, sprinkle with additional chopped pecans for garnish.
Refrigerate the bars for about 30 minutes to allow the frosting to set before slicing into squares or rectangles.
Serve chilled or at room temperature and enjoy your delicious Hummingbird Bars!
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
8368 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 446.8 g | 573% | |
| Saturated Fat | 143.7 g | 718% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 100.8 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 881 mg | 294% | |
| Sodium | 3402 mg | 148% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 1087.9 g | 396% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 33.2 g | 119% | |
| Total Sugars | 838.2 g | ||
| Protein | 71.2 g | 142% | |
| Vitamin D | 2.1 mcg | 10% | |
| Calcium | 643 mg | 49% | |
| Iron | 19.7 mg | 109% | |
| Potassium | 2968 mg | 63% | |
*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.
