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Gluten-free Frosted Banana Bars piled on a plate. A bite on a fork next to slice bananas.

Gluten-free Frosted Banana Bars

Katie | Wheat by the Wayside
Best eaten by the light of the fridge, these gluten-free frosted banana bars are the perfect way to use up those overripe bananas! Easy to make and perfectly portable, these banana bars are packed with banana flavor and topped with tangy cream cheese frosting!
5 from 1 vote
Prep Time 15 mins
Cook Time 30 mins
Course Dessert
Cuisine American
Servings 24 slices
Calories 96 kcal

Ingredients
 

Banana Cake

  • 1 cup granulated sugar
  • 1 cup mashed ripe bananas, about 2 medium
  • ⅓ cup canola oil
  • 2 eggs
  • 1 cup gluten-free flour blend, such as Namaste Perfect Flour Blend
  • 1 teaspoon baking powder
  • ½ teaspoon baking soda
  • ½ teaspoon ground cinnamon
  • ¼ teaspoon salt

Cream Cheese Frosting

  • 4 ounces cream cheese, softened
  • ¼ cup butter, softened
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla
  • 2 cups powdered sugar

Instructions
 

  • Heat oven to 350°F. Grease a 9x13 pan.
  • Mix the sugar, bananas, oil, and eggs.
  • Blend in the flour, baking powder, baking soda, cinnamon, and salt.
  • Spread in the greased pan.
  • Bake for 25 - 30 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean. Cool completely before frosting.
  • To make the frosting, combine cream cheese, butter, and vanilla with electric mixer on medium speed until well combined. Gradually blend in the powdered sugar, until smooth.
  • Spread the frosting evenly over the bars. Cut into squares. Store covered in the refrigerator.

Nutrition

Calories: 96kcal