Jamaican Banana Bars
Experience a tropical twist on a classic treat with these moist and flavorful Jamaican Banana Bars! Bursting with the natural sweetness of ripe bananas, these bars are infused with warm spices like cinnamon, nutmeg, and allspice, creating a taste that’s both comforting and exotic. Topped with a tangy lime-infused icing, they strike the perfect balance of sweet and zesty. Ready in under an hour, this easy banana bar recipe is ideal as a snack, dessert, or a unique addition to any gathering. Impress your friends and family with this island-inspired delight, and bring a taste of Jamaica to your kitchen! Perfect for those searching for "tropical desserts" or "banana recipes with a twist."
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 3 large ripe bananas
- 1 cup unsalted butter
- 0.75 cup granulated sugar
- 0.5 cup brown sugar
- 2 large eggs
- 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- 0.5 teaspoon salt
- 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 0.5 teaspoon ground nutmeg
- 0.25 teaspoon ground allspice
- 1 cup powdered sugar
- 2 tablespoons milk
- 1 teaspoon lime juice
Instructions
Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease a 9x13-inch baking pan or line it with parchment paper.
In a large mixing bowl, mash the ripe bananas until smooth. Set aside.
In another bowl, cream together the unsalted butter, granulated sugar, and brown sugar until light and fluffy, about 2-3 minutes.
Add the eggs one at a time to the butter mixture, mixing well after each addition. Stir in the vanilla extract.
Gradually mix the mashed bananas into the butter and sugar mixture until well combined.
In a separate bowl, whisk together the all-purpose flour, baking soda, salt, ground cinnamon, ground nutmeg, and ground allspice.
Slowly fold the dry ingredients into the wet ingredients, mixing until just combined. Do not overmix.
Pour the batter into the prepared baking pan and smooth out the top with a spatula.
Bake in the preheated oven for 25-30 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
Remove the pan from the oven and allow the banana bars to cool completely in the pan before icing.
To make the icing, whisk together the powdered sugar, milk, and lime juice in a small bowl until smooth.
Once the banana bars are cool, drizzle or spread the icing evenly over the top.
Cut into 12 equal bars and serve. Enjoy your Jamaican Banana Bars!
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
3561 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 110.5 g | 142% | |
| Saturated Fat | 60.1 g | 300% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 623 mg | 208% | |
| Sodium | 2638 mg | 115% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 625.3 g | 227% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 19.1 g | 68% | |
| Total Sugars | 390.7 g | ||
| Protein | 43.3 g | 87% | |
| Vitamin D | 2.3 mcg | 12% | |
| Calcium | 264 mg | 20% | |
| Iron | 15.1 mg | 84% | |
| Potassium | 2068 mg | 44% | |
*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.
