Ingredients
3 tablespoons butter, softened1-1/2 cups sugar2 eggs1-1/2 cups mashed ripe bananas (about 3 medium)1/4 cup unsweetened applesauce1 teaspoon vanilla extract2 cups all-purpose flour1 teaspoon baking sodaDash saltFROSTING:1 package (8 ounces) reduced-fat cream cheese1/3 cup butter, softened3 cups confectioners’ sugar2 teaspoons vanilla extract
Preparation
In a large bowl, beat butter and sugar until crumbly, about 2 minutes. Add eggs, one at a time, beating well after each addition. Beat in the bananas, applesauce and vanilla. Combine the flour, baking soda and salt; stir into butter mixture just until blended.
Transfer to a 15x10x1-in. baking pan coated with cooking spray. Bake at 350° for 20-25 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean. Cool in pan on a wire rack.
For frosting, in a small bowl, beat cream cheese and butter until fluffy. Add confectioners’ sugar and vanilla; beat until smooth. Frost bars. Refrigerate leftovers.
