Banana Gingerbread Bars

Directions

1. 1
   Place medium banana in blender.
2. 2
   Process until pureed, use 1/2 cup fo recipe.
3. 3
   Combine gingerbread mix, water, 1/2 cup pureed banana and egg in large bowl.
4. 4
   Beat well.
5. 5
   Stir in chopped banana, raisins and almonds.
6. 6
   Spread batter in greased 13x9 inch baking pan.
7. 7
   Bake in 350F (180C) oven 20 to 25 minutes until toothpick inserted in center comes out clean.
8. 8
   Mix powdered sugar and 3 tablespoons lemon juice in medium bowl to make thin glaze.
9. 9
   Spread over warm gingerbread.
10. 10
    Cool.
11. 11
    Cut into bars.
12. 12
    Sprinkle with additional powdered sugar if desired.
13. 13
    Makes 32 bars.