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Banana Date Bars

SUBMITTED BY: bluebayou

"A scrumptious blend of banana, dates, almonds, lemon, and vanilla will tantalize your tastebuds and it's also very nutritious."
RECIPE RATING:
The reviewer gave this recipe 13 stars. This recipe average a 4.5 star rating.
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PREP TIME  5 Min
COOK TIME  10 Min
READY IN  15 Min
Original recipe yield 1 - 9x13 inch pan

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INGREDIENTS (Nutrition)

  • 1/2 cup butter
  • 1 1/2 cups white sugar
  • 2 egg
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 2 cups sliced bananas
  • 2 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1 teaspoon baking powder
  • 1/4 teaspoon baking soda
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt
  • 1 cup dates, pitted and chopped
  • 1/2 cup chopped almonds
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  • 1/4 cup butter, softened
  • 1/8 teaspoon salt
  • 2 tablespoons lemon juice
  • 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 1 1/2 cups confectioners' sugar

DIRECTIONS

  1. Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Grease a 9x13 inch baking pan.
  2. In a large bowl, cream margarine and sugar. Gradually mix in eggs and vanilla. Stir in bananas. Sift together the flour, baking powder, baking soda, and salt. Stir into the sugar mixture. Finally, fold in dates and chopped almonds.
  3. Spread batter evenly into prepared baking pan. Bake in preheated oven for 30 to 35 minutes.
  4. While the bars are baking, You can make the lemon icing. In a small bowl, Mix together salt and confectioners sugar. Stir in soft butter, lemon juice, and vanilla. Beat until smooth.
  5. When bars are cool, spread the lemon icing over the top and cut into squares. Mmmm Mmmmm!
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REVIEWS

The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Nov. 4, 2003 by BENARD
This recipe was great! I had some dates to use up, so I decided to give it a try. My family... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Nov. 4, 2003 by CANUCKATLARGE
This was an interesting, yummy recipe! The cake is quite sweet, and the icing tart - exactly... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Jan. 3, 2006 by FRAMBUESA
Wow, this tastes SO good. I love dates and bananas together and this is no exceptioin. I cut... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on May 8, 2005 by WHATAYAWANT
What a great dessert this is.The only thing I did different was to mash the bananas and... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Oct. 18, 2003 by LAUREL1
Great combination of date and banana flavour. MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Jun. 21, 2005 by HAUSER49
Very good recipe but it more like cake than bars. The only addition I made to the cake was... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Aug. 5, 2008 by Dianne
This is a truly wonderful recipe. I did change the recipe a bit. Split suger between lt. brwn... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Jul. 4, 2005 by CHEESEWEASEL
Top quick recipe for making with a toddler. Cheers MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Jul. 30, 2008 by foodlover
My third date bar. What can I say, I'm addicted to dates. I think I've finally realized... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Jun. 7, 2005 by IKERONIOUS