Spiced Banana Bars with Lemon Glaze

Emily Sherinian
A great alternative to banana bread when you’ve got a bunch of overripe bananas!

2 cups flour
1 ½ cup sugar
½ cup butter
2/3 cup mashed bananas (I use about 3 very ripe ones)
2 eggs, beaten
½ cup milk
1 Teaspoon baking powder
½ Teaspoon baking soda
½ Teaspoon salt
1 ½ Teaspoon cinnamon (I use closer to 1 teaspoon)
½ Teaspoon cloves (I like a little less)
½ Teaspoon allspice
2/3 Cup chopped nuts (walnuts or pecans—optional but tasty)

Grease a 9 x 13 pan and pre-heat oven to 350

Cream bananas and eggs. Add sugar and shortening. Add other ingredients, except flour and milk. Slowing add, alternating milk and flour. Finally, add nuts. Pour into greased pan and bake for 25 – 30 minutes.

Once the bars come out of the oven, poke holes in the banana bars all over using a toothpick, then immediately top with:



Lemon Glaze

2 Tablespoons Melted Butter
1 Tablespoon Hot Water
2 Tablespoons Lemon Juice (fresh is best)
1 Cup Powdered Sugar

Mix well and spread over the top off the banana bars. Serve warm or cold.