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Easy Banana Walnut Raisin Bars
Besides the awesome goodness of the banana, this recipe has walnuts and raisins for a combination of a nutty crunch and fruity chew along with cinnamon and nutmeg for coaxing out even more flavor.
Course: Dessert, snacks
Cuisine: American
Keyword: banana recipes, banana walnut bars, easy banana bars, healthy banana bars, oil-based banana bars
Author: Mary Balandiat
Ingredients
  • 1 cup of canola oil
  • 1 cup of sugar
  • 1 teaspoon of vanilla
  • 1/4 teaspoon of nutmeg
  • ½ teaspoons of cinnamon
  • ½ teaspoons of baking powder leveled
  • 3 ripe mashed bananas about 1 cup
  • ½ cups of chopped walnuts
  • 1/4 cup of raisins
  • 1 large egg
  • 2 cups sifted flour
Instructions
  1. Mix the oil with the sugar first combining the mashed bananas and eggs in a large mixing bowl.
  2. Add the rest of the ingredients and beat with your electric mixer until thoroughly incorporated into the batter.
  3. Pour the batter into a well-greased 13 x 9 x2-inch baking pan.
  4. Bake in a 350-degree oven for about 25 minutes, depending on how your oven is regulated. Test with a toothpick to see if anything sticks for determining if it’s done.
  5. You also might want to try my No-Work Banana Brownies recipe, which is another sensational bar cookie.
  6. ENJOY!