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Homemade banana cream bars recipe cut into squares on parchment paper with banana slices and crumbs on a white kitchen counter.

Banana Cream Bars Recipe

A creamy no-bake Banana Cream Bars Recipe with layers of graham cracker crust, fluffy vanilla pudding cream, and fresh bananas. Perfect for summer, potlucks, or family gatherings.
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Course: Dessert, No-Bake Treat
Cuisine: American, Summer Dessert
Prep Time: 30 minutes
Chill Time: 4 hours
Total Time: 4 hours 30 minutes
Servings: 12 squares
Calories: 285kcal
Cost: $10

Equipment

  • 1 9x13 inch baking dish Glass or ceramic works best
  • 1 Parchment paper For easy removal
  • 2 Mixing bowls One large, one medium
  • 1 Hand mixer or whisk To beat cream cheese mixture
  • 1 Knife Sharp, for banana slicing
  • 1 Cutting board For bananas
  • 1 Spatula For spreading layers

Ingredients

Graham Cracker Crust

  • 2 cups Graham cracker crumbs About 16 crackers
  • ⅓ cup Butter, melted
  • ¼ cup Granulated sugar
  • 1 pinch Salt

Cream Layer

  • 1 pkg Instant vanilla pudding (3.4 oz)
  • 2 cups Cold milk Use straight from fridge
  • 1 pkg Cream cheese (8 oz), softened Leave at room temp
  • ½ cup Powdered sugar
  • 1 pkg Whipped topping (8 oz), thawed

Banana Layer

  • 4–5 whole Ripe bananas Slice into ¼-inch rounds
  • 2 tablespoon Lemon juice Toss with bananas to prevent browning
  • Whipped topping Extra for garnish
  • Vanilla wafers Optional decoration

Instructions

  • Make the graham cracker crust by mixing crumbs, melted butter, sugar, and a pinch of salt. Press firmly into a parchment-lined 9x13 baking dish.
  • Whisk together instant pudding mix and cold milk until smooth. Let it set slightly.
  • Beat softened cream cheese with powdered sugar until creamy.
  • Fold pudding mixture into the cream cheese mixture. Then fold in thawed whipped topping until smooth.
  • Spread half of the cream mixture over the crust.
  • Slice bananas into ¼-inch rounds.
  • Toss sliced bananas with lemon juice to prevent browning.
  • Layer bananas evenly over the cream mixture.
  • Spread remaining cream mixture on top. Garnish with extra whipped topping and vanilla wafers if desired.
  • Chill in refrigerator for at least 4 hours before slicing into squares and serving.

Notes

  • Nutrition information is automatically calculated, so should only be used as an approximation.

Nutrition

Serving: 100g | Calories: 285kcal | Carbohydrates: 38g | Protein: 4g | Fat: 14g | Saturated Fat: 8g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 3g | Cholesterol: 35mg | Sodium: 180mg | Potassium: 250mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 24g | Vitamin A: 450IU | Vitamin C: 6mg | Calcium: 80mg | Iron: 0.8mg