Banana Nut Snacks
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Ingredients

2 very ripe bananas
1/2 cup (1 stick) unsalted butter, softened
1 1/2 cups packed brown sugar
2 large eggs
1 tsp vanilla extract
2 cups all-purpose flour
1/2 tsp salt
2 tsp baking powder
1 cup chopped walnuts
1/2 cup mini chocolate chips
3/4 cup confectioner's sugar
3 1/2 tsp water
1 T unsweetened cocoa powder

Directions

Heat oven to 350 degrees F. Line 13 X 9 X 2-inch baking pan with foil. Coat foil with shortening or non-stick cooking spray.

In a large bowl, beat bananas and butter. Beat in sugar until smooth. Beat in eggs, one at a time. Stir in vailla, flour, salt, baking powder, walnuts, and chocolate chips. Spread in pan.

Bake in 350 degree F oven until top is dry to the touch, about 40 minutes. Cool in panon wire rack for 15 minutes. Remove bar from pan and transfer to rack; let cool.

In small bowl, stir 1/2 cup confectioners' sugar and 2 tsp water until smooth. Transfer to small plastic bag.

In second bowl, stir 1/4 cup sugar, 1 1/2 tsp water and cocoa powder together until smooth. Transfer to another plastic bag.

Snip one corner from each bag; drizzle both over top. Cut in 24 bars.

Servings: Makes 24 bars.
Prep time: 10 minutes prep and 45 minutes baking and drizzling

Nutrient Value per serving: (if available)
calories: 207
fat: 9 g
saturated fat: 3 g
protein: 3 g
carbohydrate: 31 g
fiber: 1 g
sodium: 93 mg
cholesterol: 28 mg

Posted by: Deb

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