Hawaiian Banana Bars

Dairy Free
Hawaiian Banana Bars
45 min.
24
114kcal

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Dive into the tropical delight of our Hawaiian Banana Bars, a dairy-free indulgence that promises to tantalize your taste buds in mere minutes. Perfect for those with a sweet tooth, this recipe serves up to 24 persons, making it an ideal treat for gatherings, potlucks, or simply a cozy movie night. Each bar boasts a mere 114 calories, allowing you to relish this scrumptious dish guilt-free.

Embrace the essence of a Hawaiian luau with every bite, as the fusion of flavors takes you on a journey to the islands. These bars are versatile enough to serve as an appetizer, snack, or even a delightful dessert. The secret lies in the harmonious blend of ripe bananas, cinnamon, and a hint of lemon juice, creating a symphony of flavors that dance on your palate.

Prepare to be amazed by the simplicity of this recipe, which requires just 45 minutes from start to finish. With ingredients you likely already have in your pantry, such as all-purpose flour, brown sugar, and walnuts, you're just a few steps away from a memorable culinary experience.

So, gather your friends and family, and let's whisk our way to a Hawaiian paradise with these delectable banana bars. Trust us; once you've tasted the magic, you'll want to share it with the world.

Ingredients

  • 1.5 teaspoons double-acting baking powder 
  • cup bananas mashed
  • cup brown sugar packed
  • 0.3 cup powdered sugar 
  • 1.5 cups flour all-purpose
  • teaspoon ground cinnamon 
  • 0.5 teaspoon juice of lemon 
  • 0.5 teaspoon salt 
  • 0.3 cup shortening 
  • 0.5 teaspoon vanilla extract 
  • 0.5 cup walnut pieces chopped

Equipment

  • frying pan
  • oven
  • mixing bowl

Directions

  1. Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Grease an 11x7 inch pan.
  2. In large mixing bowl, mix shortening, brown sugar, vanilla, lemon juice and banana until well blended.
  3. Sift together the flour, baking powder and salt.
  4. Add to the banana mixture; stir until well blended. Stir in chopped nuts.
  5. Pour into the prepared pan.
  6. Bake for 30 to 35 minutes in the preheated oven.
  7. While warm, cut into bars and remove from pan.
  8. Combine powdered sugar and cinnamon. Gently roll warm bars in sugar-cinnamon mixture.

Nutrition Facts

Calories114kcal
Protein4.44%
Fat29.58%
Carbs65.98%

Properties

Glycemic Index
10.28
Glycemic Load
5.45
Inflammation Score
-1
Nutrition Score
2.4004347998163%

Flavonoids

Cyanidin
0.07mg
Catechin
0.57mg
Eriodictyol
0.01mg
Hesperetin
0.02mg
Kaempferol
0.01mg
Quercetin
0.01mg

Nutrients percent of daily need

Calories:113.52kcal
5.68%
Fat:3.83g
5.9%
Saturated Fat:0.71g
4.41%
Carbohydrates:19.24g
6.41%
Net Carbohydrates:18.58g
6.76%
Sugar:11.77g
13.07%
Cholesterol:0mg
0%
Sodium:77.95mg
3.39%
Alcohol:0.03g
100%
Alcohol %:0.11%
100%
Protein:1.29g
2.59%
Manganese:0.18mg
9.13%
Vitamin B1:0.07mg
4.87%
Folate:18.68µg
4.67%
Selenium:2.98µg
4.26%
Copper:0.06mg
3.11%
Iron:0.56mg
3.11%
Vitamin B2:0.05mg
2.91%
Vitamin B3:0.56mg
2.81%
Vitamin B6:0.05mg
2.75%
Calcium:27.25mg
2.72%
Fiber:0.66g
2.65%
Phosphorus:24.84mg
2.48%
Magnesium:9.06mg
2.27%
Potassium:65.55mg
1.87%
Vitamin K:1.3µg
1.24%
Vitamin E:0.16mg
1.09%
Vitamin C:0.89mg
1.08%
Vitamin B5:0.11mg
1.07%
Source:Allrecipes