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Yummmmy!!!","reviewRating":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Rating","ratingValue":5,"worstRating":1,"bestRating":5}},{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Review","datePublished":"2010-01-06","author":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Person","name":"OrangePaw"},"reviewBody":"I just made these and they are delicious!! I wil deffeintly make these again!","reviewRating":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Rating","ratingValue":5,"worstRating":1,"bestRating":5}},{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Review","datePublished":"2010-01-18","author":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Person","name":"OliveFish"},"reviewBody":"I have made these many times since I discovered this recipe and I have always gotten rave reviews.","reviewRating":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Rating","ratingValue":4,"worstRating":1,"bestRating":5}},{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Review","datePublished":"2010-01-31","author":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Person","name":"GoldCone"},"reviewBody":"Excellent! We enjoyed these very much--very tasty, moist and tender with a great flavor--you'd never know they were \"makeovers\"!","reviewRating":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Rating","ratingValue":5,"worstRating":1,"bestRating":5}},{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Review","datePublished":"2010-08-01","author":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Person","name":"Purple8Ball"},"reviewBody":"I used a 16 in. X 11 in x 1 in baking pan. These bars turned out great for the family reunion! I used some fat free cream cheese in the frosting because i did not have a full 8 ounces of the 1\/3 fat cream cheese. And adding some nutmeg. I definitely will be making these bars again!","reviewRating":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Rating","ratingValue":5,"worstRating":1,"bestRating":5}},{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Review","datePublished":"2011-04-12","author":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Person","name":"OrangePlane"},"reviewBody":"Whenever I have over ripe bananas, my family will ask for these, they used to ask for my famous Banana Bread but not anymore.","reviewRating":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Rating","ratingValue":5,"worstRating":1,"bestRating":5}},{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Review","datePublished":"2011-09-15","author":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Person","name":"BlueUmbrella"},"reviewBody":"I have made this recipe a couple of times now. It always is a big hit in my family. I do add some cinnamon to the batter per my personal preference, but it good either way.","reviewRating":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Rating","ratingValue":5,"worstRating":1,"bestRating":5}},{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Review","datePublished":"2012-01-16","author":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Person","name":"GoldCandy"},"reviewBody":"Delicious! I loved them and couldn't tell by the taste that they were a \"lighter\" version. Very moist. I didn't have a 15x10 baking pan, so I used a 9x13, and it worked just fine. Would definitely make again!","reviewRating":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Rating","ratingValue":5,"worstRating":1,"bestRating":5}},{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Review","datePublished":"2012-06-05","author":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Person","name":"PurplePlane"},"reviewBody":"These are wonderful. I add chopped pecans to the batter and they are even better.","reviewRating":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Rating","ratingValue":5,"worstRating":1,"bestRating":5}},{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Review","datePublished":"2012-10-08","author":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Person","name":"BlueGuitar"},"reviewBody":"Very moist and delicious!","reviewRating":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Rating","ratingValue":5,"worstRating":1,"bestRating":5}},{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Review","datePublished":"2012-10-11","author":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Person","name":"CyanSailboat"},"reviewBody":"These are great!! If you leave them unfrosted, the carb count goes to 16. This is great for diabetics and they taste just as good!!","reviewRating":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Rating","ratingValue":5,"worstRating":1,"bestRating":5}},{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Review","datePublished":"2012-10-11","author":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Person","name":"GreenLeaf"},"reviewBody":"Exactly what is made over. Butter, tons of sugar, in other words delicious, but not something you can eat a lot of.","reviewRating":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Rating","ratingValue":3,"worstRating":1,"bestRating":5}},{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Review","datePublished":"2012-10-11","author":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Person","name":"BlueAnchor"},"reviewBody":"Of course, this recipe is good. But, there is no amount of sugar listed in the Nutrition Facts. I don't know how this can be healthy and diabetic friendly with so much sugar in the bars and the fat free frosting. Way too much sugar!!!!!","reviewRating":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Rating","ratingValue":4,"worstRating":1,"bestRating":5}},{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Review","datePublished":"2012-10-13","author":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Person","name":"BlueSailboat"},"reviewBody":"Very moist. Everyone loved them! No one guessed that they were \"diet\" friendly. Will make again!","reviewRating":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Rating","ratingValue":5,"worstRating":1,"bestRating":5}},{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Review","datePublished":"2012-10-18","author":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Person","name":"BlueHelmet"},"reviewBody":"This is great!! I used splenda, added cinnamon, walnuts and fat free cream cheese. Really yummy!!!","reviewRating":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Rating","ratingValue":5,"worstRating":1,"bestRating":5}},{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Review","datePublished":"2012-10-19","author":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Person","name":"BlueGoggles"},"reviewBody":"I love these! I even used light butter and they taste wonderful!Next time I will add chopped walnuts and sprinkle the forsting with walnuts as well.","reviewRating":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Rating","ratingValue":5,"worstRating":1,"bestRating":5}},{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Review","datePublished":"2012-10-19","author":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Person","name":"BlueGoggles"},"reviewBody":"I also used 1 cup of sugar instead of 1 1\/2. 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I've made these several times and they are very good. I don't always put the frosting on them and they still taste great. They taste like a banana bread bar! yummy!<\/p>
I also will cook it in a 8 by 11 cake pan so that it\u2019s thicker and serve it as cake. People always love it when I take it to parties!<\/p>","CommentId":2,"DateRated":"12\/28\/2017 23:49","GUID":"76c7189f223e4718b20ac0b66a4b5be2","MemberId":1787073,"Rating":5,"ScreenName":"jcanter","SubmittedDate":"12\/28\/2017 23:49"},{"Comment":"
Served this today and everyone loved it. Easy to make and yummy!<\/p>","CommentId":3,"DateRated":"","GUID":"3a35131262bf44ad8b44bc2982b4e81b","MemberId":6983939,"Rating":5,"ScreenName":"JeanMarie Stella","SubmittedDate":"01\/09\/2014 19:34"},{"Comment":"
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We sued half the amoutn of icing and they were very good! We will be making these many more times!<\/p>","CommentId":5,"DateRated":"","GUID":"64734b56815a41198d9beb2f3be4a787","MemberId":7387553,"Rating":5,"ScreenName":"Jinktchn","SubmittedDate":"09\/12\/2013 08:36"},{"Comment":"
I USED 1\/2 SPENDA & 1\/2 SUGAR & MIXED IT WITH A FORK FIRST. FOR THE ICING I CUT BACK THE BUTTER TO 1TBS, THE SUGAR TO 1\/4C & ADDED 1\/3C OF SPLENDA. I ALSO ADDED 1TSP OF LEMON JUICE. TURNED OUT GREAT!<\/p>","CommentId":6,"DateRated":"05\/14\/2013 15:56","GUID":"15E18966303143E1BBCB036F73A4910B","MemberId":3911096,"Rating":5,"ScreenName":"GRANNA3MJL","SubmittedDate":"05\/14\/2013 15:55"},{"Comment":"
All the sugar in the icing overpowers the taste of the cream cheese and banana bars. Next time maybe I'll make this with less confectioner's sugar.<\/p>","CommentId":7,"DateRated":"04\/03\/2013 14:24","GUID":"9e6e6f18e7224a2da3214b8ee075aeaa","MemberId":7188822,"Rating":3,"ScreenName":"KikiVon","SubmittedDate":"04\/03\/2013 14:24"},{"Comment":"","CommentId":8,"DateRated":"03\/10\/2013 14:51","GUID":"BC643372FF434D5D81D53D434E9D6DBF","MemberId":3594823,"Rating":0,"ScreenName":"wisconcyn","SubmittedDate":"03\/10\/2013 14:51"},{"Comment":"","CommentId":9,"DateRated":"12\/30\/2012 14:13","GUID":"6d29b9b6c827491591386c15c9f1f8f6","MemberId":7062637,"Rating":0,"ScreenName":"swee741612","SubmittedDate":"12\/30\/2012 14:13"},{"Comment":"
These were very moist and tasty. Several people asked for the recipe after trying them.<\/p>","CommentId":10,"DateRated":"11\/02\/2012 21:42","GUID":"393FBE05F18D41D3BD266A3560F97CAD","MemberId":1235120,"Rating":5,"ScreenName":"PatKess","SubmittedDate":"11\/02\/2012 21:42"},{"Comment":"
I also used 1 cup of sugar instead of 1 1\/2. YUM!<\/p>","CommentId":11,"DateRated":"10\/19\/2012 15:01","GUID":"a34a499879e74682ba4ffcc1c760d0ca","MemberId":6859896,"Rating":5,"ScreenName":"Conknee7","SubmittedDate":"10\/19\/2012 15:03"},{"Comment":"
I love these! I even used light butter and they taste wonderful!<\/p>
Next time I will add chopped walnuts and sprinkle the forsting with walnuts as well.<\/p>","CommentId":12,"DateRated":"10\/19\/2012 15:01","GUID":"a34a499879e74682ba4ffcc1c760d0ca","MemberId":6859896,"Rating":5,"ScreenName":"Conknee7","SubmittedDate":"10\/19\/2012 15:01"},{"Comment":"
This is great!! I used splenda, added cinnamon, walnuts and fat free cream cheese. Really yummy!!!<\/p>","CommentId":13,"DateRated":"10\/18\/2012 11:03","GUID":"fdefab69cb8b40afb33e869c97173333","MemberId":3725563,"Rating":5,"ScreenName":"Clifton66","SubmittedDate":"10\/18\/2012 11:03"},{"Comment":"","CommentId":14,"DateRated":"10\/15\/2012 19:06","GUID":"32e77d4645cd41068be54a1a9f3a19a3","MemberId":3618430,"Rating":0,"ScreenName":"maryannt","SubmittedDate":"10\/15\/2012 19:06"},{"Comment":"","CommentId":15,"DateRated":"10\/13\/2012 21:25","GUID":"264ae38e5ee542958529fa01d1d7ef3a","MemberId":6353481,"Rating":0,"ScreenName":"caroledrath","SubmittedDate":"10\/13\/2012 21:25"},{"Comment":"
Very moist. Everyone loved them! No one guessed that they were "diet" friendly. Will make again!<\/p>","CommentId":16,"DateRated":"10\/13\/2012 15:36","GUID":"3530dc48def24d118370013e8151d86e","MemberId":5904237,"Rating":5,"ScreenName":"sueEMM","SubmittedDate":"10\/13\/2012 15:36"},{"Comment":"","CommentId":17,"DateRated":"10\/12\/2012 09:45","GUID":"6b4e59acc4954b6385a5dc1c12631913","MemberId":1964720,"Rating":0,"ScreenName":"snerness","SubmittedDate":"10\/12\/2012 09:45"},{"Comment":"
Of course, this recipe is good. But, there is no amount of sugar listed in the Nutrition Facts. I don't know how this can be healthy and diabetic friendly with so much sugar in the bars and the fat free frosting. Way too much sugar!!!!!<\/p>","CommentId":18,"DateRated":"10\/11\/2012 20:27","GUID":"64dfa2b31fb548dba301339a7fbb85d5","MemberId":3034894,"Rating":4,"ScreenName":"gjElr5mo","SubmittedDate":"10\/11\/2012 20:27"},{"Comment":"
Although I have not made this I'm looking forward. It takes less sugar and butter than my old one. Jham there is a lot of reduction in this<\/p>","CommentId":19,"DateRated":"10\/11\/2012 18:51","GUID":"125c2960cf9647dfbdb33c789392d3d2","MemberId":3686720,"Rating":0,"ScreenName":"chefology","SubmittedDate":"10\/11\/2012 18:51"},{"Comment":"","CommentId":20,"DateRated":"10\/11\/2012 18:38","GUID":"48fb8623ac6f4627ae9b6bc7e14e3033","MemberId":6675895,"Rating":5,"ScreenName":"sewcrazygirl@gmail.com","SubmittedDate":"10\/11\/2012 18:38"},{"Comment":"
Exactly what is made over. Butter, tons of sugar, in other words delicious, but not something you can eat a lot of.<\/p>","CommentId":21,"DateRated":"10\/11\/2012 10:55","GUID":"9E98F74DF253601199576AE587E5549A","MemberId":183482,"Rating":3,"ScreenName":"jham","SubmittedDate":"10\/11\/2012 10:54"},{"Comment":"
These are great!! If you leave them unfrosted, the carb count goes to 16. This is great for diabetics and they taste just as good!!<\/p>","CommentId":22,"DateRated":"10\/11\/2012 10:04","GUID":"9cf38ace165b4dddabad902621f4c8b7","MemberId":6344660,"Rating":5,"ScreenName":"imjcklein","SubmittedDate":"10\/11\/2012 10:03"},{"Comment":"
Very moist and delicious!<\/p>","CommentId":23,"DateRated":"10\/08\/2012 16:58","GUID":"0633266566c84b3eb80b6a19cc4167c4","MemberId":2514710,"Rating":5,"ScreenName":"kedunham","SubmittedDate":"10\/08\/2012 16:58"},{"Comment":"","CommentId":24,"DateRated":"07\/10\/2012 16:20","GUID":"d3952503cf054f4386ed82d22398a443","MemberId":6256249,"Rating":5,"ScreenName":"chinaroad","SubmittedDate":"07\/10\/2012 16:20"},{"Comment":"
These are wonderful. I add chopped pecans to the batter and they are even better.<\/p>","CommentId":25,"DateRated":"06\/05\/2012 10:04","GUID":"c3a01f569ba741b8a373c2697f784954","MemberId":1787607,"Rating":5,"ScreenName":"judywart","SubmittedDate":"06\/05\/2012 10:05"},{"Comment":"
Delicious! I loved them and couldn't tell by the taste that they were a "lighter" version. Very moist. I didn't have a 15x10 baking pan, so I used a 9x13, and it worked just fine. Would definitely make again!<\/p>","CommentId":26,"DateRated":"01\/16\/2012 19:23","GUID":"ac738bbee9884442bc55bc891f931905","MemberId":6108001,"Rating":5,"ScreenName":"Mel_G.","SubmittedDate":"01\/16\/2012 19:23"},{"Comment":"
I have made this recipe a couple of times now. It always is a big hit in my family. I do add some cinnamon to the batter per my personal preference, but it good either way.<\/p>","CommentId":27,"DateRated":"09\/15\/2011 00:45","GUID":"a99ba284f11b40688165bdbc96ae2e0f","MemberId":1306631,"Rating":5,"ScreenName":"Sillyman1","SubmittedDate":"09\/15\/2011 00:45"},{"Comment":"
Great recipe. Easy to make and great tasting bars. To Pennsylvania Patty: The smaller pan can be used, it will just yield a thicker bar. It may or may not affect the cooking time. If it does, it will be by just a little. I hope that helps. Marina<\/p>","CommentId":28,"DateRated":"04\/20\/2011 11:03","GUID":"9EFB549826BC4E04BAE3789B7AED075E","MemberId":253985,"Rating":0,"ScreenName":"Ladycook","SubmittedDate":"04\/20\/2011 11:04"},{"Comment":"","CommentId":29,"DateRated":"04\/13\/2011 01:47","GUID":"fe30c2b799ac4c0cbe744192d6c81fa2","MemberId":5854427,"Rating":0,"ScreenName":"Carolkate","SubmittedDate":"04\/13\/2011 01:47"},{"Comment":"
Whenever I have over ripe bananas, my family will ask for these, they used to ask for my famous Banana Bread but not anymore.<\/p>","CommentId":30,"DateRated":"04\/12\/2011 16:40","GUID":"ceb57536f2ea426d88e45fd43288da12","MemberId":4595512,"Rating":5,"ScreenName":"my5csmom","SubmittedDate":"04\/12\/2011 16:41"},{"Comment":"","CommentId":31,"DateRated":"11\/05\/2010 16:26","GUID":"747730582e6341b595fa87df0cbc15ff","MemberId":2755435,"Rating":5,"ScreenName":"johnsen","SubmittedDate":"11\/05\/2010 16:26"},{"Comment":"
I used a 16 in. X 11 in x 1 in baking pan. These bars turned out great for the family reunion! I used some fat free cream cheese in the frosting because i did not have a full 8 ounces of the 1\/3 fat cream cheese. And adding some nutmeg. I definitely will be making these bars again!<\/p>","CommentId":32,"DateRated":"08\/01\/2010 06:12","GUID":"d0a6303c19174711af7ae1f2f41ed166","MemberId":4484886,"Rating":5,"ScreenName":"danielleylee","SubmittedDate":"08\/01\/2010 06:12"},{"Comment":"
What would you do if you don't have a 10x15 baking pan? I only have a 13x9, and would like to make this for a church function.<\/p>","CommentId":33,"DateRated":"06\/25\/2010 21:12","GUID":"8c7f86616cd4423db4a67a761349d6fc","MemberId":2061951,"Rating":0,"ScreenName":"Pennsylvania Pattie","SubmittedDate":"06\/25\/2010 21:12"},{"Comment":"
Excellent! We enjoyed these very much--very tasty, moist and tender with a great flavor--you'd never know they were \"makeovers\"!<\/p>","CommentId":34,"DateRated":"01\/31\/2010 16:27","GUID":"7b901040b5744a6b82755aa16992dcc9","MemberId":1655717,"Rating":5,"ScreenName":"muttluvr76","SubmittedDate":"01\/31\/2010 16:27"},{"Comment":"
I have made these many times since I discovered this recipe and I have always gotten rave reviews.<\/p>","CommentId":35,"DateRated":"01\/18\/2010 21:18","GUID":"2B6CBD4CE0F04E7AAB10F608C6E9FE80","MemberId":4203186,"Rating":4,"ScreenName":"jlee6300","SubmittedDate":"01\/18\/2010 21:18"},{"Comment":"
I just made these and they are delicious!! I wil deffeintly make these again!<\/p>","CommentId":36,"DateRated":"01\/06\/2010 17:47","GUID":"fb53438329b94ff991b8be424eaabee7","MemberId":1549630,"Rating":5,"ScreenName":"kandabear","SubmittedDate":"01\/06\/2010 17:47"},{"Comment":"
I made these last night for a family dinner! Got RAVE reviews! So I brought the rest to work today!! Yummmmy!!!<\/p>","CommentId":37,"DateRated":"01\/05\/2010 12:24","GUID":"E7613E57D9C943EBA4C31474BC9F276F","MemberId":670557,"Rating":5,"ScreenName":"bartim718","SubmittedDate":"01\/05\/2010 12:24"},{"Comment":"","CommentId":38,"DateRated":"03\/02\/2009 09:39","GUID":"58736a61e81e400d93fe26af6064f89d","MemberId":3423578,"Rating":5,"ScreenName":"mikeypea5","SubmittedDate":"03\/02\/2009 09:39"},{"Comment":"","CommentId":39,"DateRated":"03\/01\/2009 12:36","GUID":"5565e20c91d14195b4381021aac8085c","MemberId":3428462,"Rating":5,"ScreenName":"dustpan","SubmittedDate":"03\/01\/2009 12:36"},{"Comment":"","CommentId":40,"DateRated":"01\/22\/2009 15:56","GUID":"e3a9ec07b7da4eceb7ad1cc984b6e2a0","MemberId":3820480,"Rating":5,"ScreenName":"trains105","SubmittedDate":"01\/22\/2009 15:56"}]},"breadcrumb":[{"term_id":309177,"name":"Recipes","slug":"recipes","term_group":0,"term_taxonomy_id":309112,"taxonomy":"categories-v2","description":"Browse Taste Recipes recipes by course, cooking style, cuisine, ingredient, holiday and more categories to find a new family-favorite recipe.","parent":0,"count":51271,"filter":"raw","term_order":"0","url":"https:\/\/www.tasteofhome.com\/recipes\/"},{"term_id":310796,"name":"Dishes & Beverages","slug":"dishes-beverages","term_group":0,"term_taxonomy_id":310731,"taxonomy":"categories-v2","description":"Wondering what to make? We've got recipes for any dish and beverage you're craving, from easy dinners to rich chocolate cakes and everything in between.","parent":309177,"count":43638,"filter":"raw","term_order":"0","url":"https:\/\/www.tasteofhome.com\/recipes\/dishes-beverages\/"},{"term_id":310802,"name":"Bars","slug":"bars","term_group":0,"term_taxonomy_id":310737,"taxonomy":"categories-v2","description":"There's nothing easier or more satisfying than a good par recipe. Try our takes on the classic lemon bar, pumpkin bar, cookie bar and more.","parent":310796,"count":844,"filter":"raw","term_order":"0","url":"https:\/\/www.tasteofhome.com\/recipes\/dishes-beverages\/bars\/"}],"meta_data":{"enhanced_fields":{"enhanced_recipe_title":"Makeover Frosted Banana Bars"}},"analytics":[],"yoast_head":"\n