BANANA GINGERBREAD BARS

1 medium extra-ripe banana
1 (14.5 oz) pkg gingerbread cake mix
1/2 cup lukewarm water
1 egg
1 small banana, chopped
1/2 cup seedless raisins
1/2 cup slivered almonds
1 1/2 cups powdered sugar (plus additional for sprinkling on top, if desired)
3 tablespoons lemon juice

Puree medium banana in blender to measure 1/2 cup.

Combine dry gingerbread mix, 1/2 cup lukewarm water, banana puree and egg, in bowl. Beat on low speed 1 minute. Stir in chopped banana (1/2 cup), raisins and almonds. Spread batter in greased 13x9-inch baking pan.

Bake at 350 degrees F, 20-25 minutes or until springy to touch.

Mix powdered sugar and 3 tbsp lemon juice, in bowl, to make thin glaze.

Spread glaze over warm gingerbread. Cool before cutting into bars. Sprinkle with powdered sugar if desired.

Makes 32 bars
Source: Dole