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    Home » Recipes » Bars

    Sour Cream Banana Bars

    Published: Aug 5, 2018 · by Kim Lange · This post may contain affiliate links ·

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    Yummy Sour Cream Banana Bars
    Yummy Sour Cream Banana Bars
    Yummy Sour Cream Banana Bars

    These Yummy Sour Cream Banana Bars have always been a favorite for as long as I can remember.  They're slightly tangy, delicious banana bars with a creamy layer of luscious cream cheese frosting on top to make everyone happy! They are super moist due to the ripe bananas, eggs and sour cream used to make them.

    This invaluable, keep-sake banana bar recipe is definitely one of those that always gets saved in the favorite recipes' box!

    It's wonderful for after school snacking, bake-sales, potlucks and my favorite reason, just because!!

    Subsequently, do you get excited when you have ripe bananas hanging around?

    There are so many banana baked goods you can make, especially here on the blog.

    Just put 'banana' in the search engine and you'll find a multitude of them.

    It's hard to pick a favorite.  So you might as well start with these Yummy Sour Cream Banana Bars!  hehe

    Sour Cream Alternative

    I know some people might be turned off by sour cream.  So, as a replacement, you can always use plain Greek yogurt instead.

    As a note, just make sure it's not flavored with vanilla, if you want the slightly tangy factor, like sour cream.

    I'm partial to cream cheese frosting especially with these bars...sooo good and tasty together!

    As for the frosting, you can frost these with prepared cream cheese frosting if you want, or buy another other flavor for that matter.

    You could also dust these banana lovelies with some powdered sugar if you want to cut down calories.

    Plenty of Yummy Sour Cream Banana Bars to go around!  They're made in a 9x13 pan.  Cut them as you wish!

    More banana-worthy recipes!

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     Sour Cream Banana Bread

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     19 Delicious Recipes to go ‘Ripe’ Bananas Over

     Banana Pound Cake & Milk Chocolate Glaze

    Heavenly Frosted Banana Bars

     

    Yummy Sour Cream Banana Bars

    Kim Lange
    These classic Yummy Sour Cream Banana Bars are super moist and decadent due to the ripe bananas, eggs and sour cream used to make them. They’re slightly tangy, delicious banana bars with a creamy layer of luscious cream cheese frosting on top to make everyone happy!
    4.36 from 37 votes
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    Course Breakfast, Dessert
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    Ingredients
      

    Sour Cream Banana Bars:

    • 2 cups all-purpose flour
    • 1 teaspoon baking soda
    • ¼ teaspoon salt
    • ½ cup unsalted butter softened
    • 1 ½ cups granulated sugar
    • 2 eggs, large
    • 1 cup sour cream
    • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
    • 2-3 medium ripe bananas mashed, depending on your banana taste

    Cream Cheese Frosting:

    • ½ cup butter at room temperature
    • 1 8-ounce package cream cheese, at room temperature
    • 2 ¼ cups powdered sugar
    • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract

    Instructions
     

    Sour Cream Banana Bars

    • Preheat the oven to 350ºF. Spray a 9×13-inch baking pan with non-stick spray or parchment paper.
    • In a medium bowl, whisk together the flour, baking soda and salt, set aside.
    • Using mixer, in another bowl, cream together butter and sugar. Add in eggs, one at a time, mixing in between adding eggs. Beat in the sour cream, then the vanilla extract until incorporated, set aside.
    • Add dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, then stir in the mashed bananas. Transfer the batter to the prepared baking pan.
    • Bake until a tester inserted in the center comes out clean, 25-30 minutes. Cool
    • the cake completely before frosting.

    Cream Cheese Frosting:

    • Using mixer, cream the butter and the cream sugar together in a bowl. Slowly add the powdered sugar and mix until completely smooth. Frost the cake with the frosting.

    Notes

    2 bananas were used in this recipe, but you can use up to 3 if you want, just remember they will be more dense, but still yummy!! 🙂
    Keyword banana, bars, cream cheese frosting, sour cream
    Tried This Recipe?Let us know how it was by commenting below!

     

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    Hi! I'm Kim! As you may know, I'm cookie, brownie and chocolate obsessed! You'll find hundreds of decadent and healthy dessert recipes to choose from here! So, let's bake something easy and never forget the chocolate!

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    1. Angela says

      November 26, 2020 at 8:20 am

      So very very delicious!!! I made these last night to bring to my family's Thanksgiving Day feast today... One thing I did switch up though is instead of regular confectioner's sugar for the frosting I opted to use a Keto-friendly alternative! I used Swerve instead! It came out really really good! Just an idea though for anyone wanting to cut out some carbs and sugar but still wanting the taste!

    2. Kim Lange says

      September 15, 2020 at 6:49 pm

      Definitely makes them moist! I've used Greek yogurt too, so yummy! Thank you Christie! xo

    3. Christie says

      September 15, 2020 at 4:33 pm

      I've never tried this before but it sounds so amazing Kim! I love the idea of adding sour cream to make it more moist!

    4. Amy (Savory Moments) says

      September 02, 2018 at 7:03 am

      We are big banana eaters in our house so these treat would be a huge hit, especially with the kids! They look scrumptious! Pinning!

    5. Wendy Klik says

      August 31, 2018 at 9:10 am

      Always looking for a way to use up bananas. Thanks

    6. P~ says

      August 31, 2018 at 9:09 am

      Those look SO moist and perfect! Yum! I need to make these! P~

    7. Dana says

      August 31, 2018 at 4:40 am

      These sound so yummy, Kim!! Love banana cake so I know I'd really enjoy these. The sour cream sounds so good and probably make them so moist, too. Such a great combo.. And don't get me started with that frosting! 😀

    8. Dana says

      August 17, 2018 at 2:14 pm

      Sometimes the traditional, classic recipes are the best, aren't they? I love banana and what a great idea combining them with sour cream in these tasty bars. Add a cream cheese frosting and I pretty much know I'll eat the whole pan! haha! These sound so delish!

    9. Teresa Ambra says

      August 14, 2018 at 7:00 pm

      looks wonderful. I love bananas in desserts.

    10. Leanne | Crumb Top Baking says

      August 09, 2018 at 11:43 am

      I love banana desserts and this one looks so moist and luscious! And that frosting looks decadent!

    11. Maria | kitchenathoskins says

      August 08, 2018 at 11:36 pm

      Oh, these bars will make a great after school snack. Now that school is reopening next week, my kids will be totally thrilled to dig into this. Now, I just have to wait for my bananas to ripe.

    12. Maria | kitchenathoskins says

      August 08, 2018 at 11:27 pm

      These will be perfect as an after school treat for the kids. Sour cream and banana always work so wonderfully together and these bars look absolutely delicious with the frosting. YUM YUM

    13. heather (delicious not gorgeous) says

      August 07, 2018 at 10:47 pm

      oooh cream cheese and sour cream!! these sound decadent and dreamy (:

    14. Neha says

      August 07, 2018 at 3:21 pm

      Tangy and creamy banana bars? Please count me in! These look super yum and delicious! Pinned. <3

    15. Laura says

      August 06, 2018 at 3:31 pm

      I totally love baked banana treats! Especially if there’s a cream cheese frosting! This recipe looks simple and amazing! I keep all my overripe bananas in the freeze for such an occasion, so thanks for the recipe! I’m Pinning!

    16. 2pots2cook says

      August 06, 2018 at 12:58 am

      Oh yes; this is what I like, not too sweet; moist and refreshing ! Is it hot at your place ? We are getting crazy over here 🙂 Bye dear !

    17. KElsie | the itsy-bitsy kitchen says

      August 05, 2018 at 6:37 pm

      I wouldn't trust myself around a pan of these. Nothing beats banana in a baked good! Especially when topped with cream cheese frosting 🙂

    18. Kelly @ Kelly Lynns Sweets and Treats says

      August 05, 2018 at 4:39 pm

      I love ALL things banana!! This would be yummy as an after school snack for my stepson 🙂 and DEFINITELY with frosting hehehehe

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