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Ooey Gooey Banana Bars For Elderly Folks

Three moist, square portions of Ooey Gooey Banana Bars stacked on a white plate, topped with a light glaze.
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A simple recipe for very soft, moist banana bars that are easy to chew and enjoy.

Ingredients

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  • 1 cup all-purpose flour
  • 1 teaspoon baking soda
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1/2 cup (1 stick) unsalted butter, softened
  • 1/2 cup granulated sugar
  • 1/4 cup packed light brown sugar
  • 2 large eggs
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 1 1/2 cups mashed very ripe bananas (about 3 large)
  • 1/4 cup milk
  • 1/2 cup chopped walnuts or pecans (optional)

Instructions

  1. Preheat your oven to 350 degrees Fahrenheit (175 degrees Celsius). Grease and flour an 8×8 inch baking pan.
  2. In a medium bowl, whisk together the flour, baking soda, and salt. Set this aside.
  3. In a large bowl, cream together the softened butter, granulated sugar, and brown sugar until light and fluffy.
  4. Beat in the eggs one at a time, mixing well after each addition. Stir in the vanilla extract.
  5. Mix in the mashed bananas and milk until just combined. Do not overmix.
  6. Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, mixing on low speed until just incorporated. Fold in the nuts if you are using them.
  7. Pour the batter into the prepared baking pan and spread evenly.
  8. Bake for 30 to 35 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean or with moist crumbs attached.
  9. Let the bars cool completely in the pan on a wire rack before cutting into squares.

Notes

  • For extra moisture, you can add a simple glaze made from 1/2 cup powdered sugar mixed with 1 tablespoon of milk, drizzled over the cooled bars.
  • Use very ripe, almost black, bananas for the best flavor and softest texture.
  • Store leftovers tightly covered at room temperature for up to 3 days or refrigerate for up to a week.

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