Spicy Banana Bars
Elevate your snack game with these Spicy Banana Bars—where sweet meets a surprising kick of heat! This moist and tender dessert is infused with the comforting flavors of ripe bananas and warm spices like cinnamon, nutmeg, and cloves, while a dash of chili flakes in the creamy glaze takes each bite to bold new heights. Perfectly balanced between sweet and spicy, these bars are easy to whip up in just 45 minutes, making them a standout option for family gatherings, potlucks, or anytime you want to treat yourself. With an aromatic blend of spices and a luscious glaze that delivers a hint of heat, these banana bars are guaranteed to tantalize your taste buds. Serve them as a delectable dessert or a unique mid-day treat that's anything but ordinary!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 3 medium ripe bananas
- 115 grams unsalted butter
- 150 grams granulated sugar
- 50 grams brown sugar
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 2 eggs
- 225 grams all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 0.5 teaspoon ground nutmeg
- 0.5 teaspoon ground ginger
- 0.25 teaspoon ground cloves
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- 0.5 teaspoon baking soda
- 0.25 teaspoon salt
- 60 milliliters milk
- 100 grams powdered sugar
- 2 tablespoons heavy cream
- 0.5 teaspoon chili flakes
Instructions
Preheat your oven to 175°C (350°F). Lightly grease a 9x13-inch baking pan or line it with parchment paper.
In a medium bowl, mash the ripe bananas until smooth. Set aside.
In a large mixing bowl, cream together the melted butter, granulated sugar, and brown sugar until light and fluffy.
Beat in the vanilla extract and eggs, one at a time, ensuring each is fully incorporated.
In another bowl, whisk together the all-purpose flour, cinnamon, nutmeg, ginger, cloves, baking powder, baking soda, and salt.
Gradually add the dry ingredients into the wet ingredients, mixing until just combined.
Pour in the milk and mashed bananas, stirring until the batter is smooth and evenly mixed.
Spread the batter evenly into the prepared baking pan.
Bake for 20-25 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
While the bars are baking, prepare the glaze by whisking together powdered sugar, heavy cream, and chili flakes in a small bowl until smooth.
Allow the banana bars to cool completely in the pan before spreading the glaze evenly over the top.
Cut the bars into 12 equal pieces, serve, and enjoy!
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
3253 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 112.0 g | 144% | |
| Saturated Fat | 64.2 g | 321% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 285 mg | 95% | |
| Sodium | 1130 mg | 49% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 557.7 g | 203% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 17.3 g | 62% | |
| Total Sugars | 340.7 g | ||
| Protein | 28.3 g | 57% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 149 mg | 11% | |
| Iron | 12.3 mg | 68% | |
| Potassium | 1648 mg | 35% | |
*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.
