Spice n’ Crumb Banana Bars

Preheat oven to 350F.

Combine the first 4 ingredients in bowl of mixer and mix on very low speed until crumbly. Press only 1 1/2 cups of the mixture into an ungreased 9 x 13″ pan.

Then reserve 1/2 cup of the remaining mixture for the topping and set aside.

To the remaining mixture in the bowl, add the remaining ingredients in the recipe.

Beat at medium speed for 1 minute or until blended.

Spread over crumb crust and sprinkle with reserved 1/2 cup of crumbs.

Bake at 350 degrees F for 30-40 minutes or until light golden brown. Cool and cut into bars.

HINT: When spreading a batter over a crumb crust try first to spoon it as evenly as you can over the crust and then even it out gently with an offset knife/spreader or a silicone spatula.