Cocoa Banana Bars

Cocoa Banana Bars
  • PREP TIME
    15 mins
  • COOK TIME
    25 mins
  • TOTAL TIME
    40 mins
  • SERVING
    24 People
  • VIEWS
    591

Indulge in the comforting embrace of these exceptionally moist bars, where the lush sweetness of ripe bananas dances harmoniously with the deep, decadent allure of cocoa. A delightful treat that elevates the humble banana to a truly irresistible experience.

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Nutrition

  • Carbohydrate
    18 g
  • Cholesterol
    18 mg
  • Fiber
    1 g
  • Protein
    1 g
  • Saturated Fat
    3 g
  • Sodium
    152 mg
  • Sugar
    10 g
  • Fat
    4 g
  • Unsaturated Fat
    0 g

DIRECTIONS

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Recipe View 5 mins Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). (5 minutes)

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Recipe View 2 mins Grease a 9x13 inch baking pan with butter or cooking spray. (2 minutes)

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Recipe View 5 mins In a large bowl, using an electric mixer, cream together the softened butter and granulated sugar until light and fluffy. (5 minutes)

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Recipe View 2 mins Add the egg and vanilla extract to the butter mixture, beating until well combined. (2 minutes)

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Recipe View 3 mins Gently stir in the mashed bananas until just incorporated. Be careful not to overmix. (3 minutes)

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Recipe View 2 mins In a separate large bowl, whisk together the all-purpose flour, baking soda, baking powder, and salt. (2 minutes)

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Recipe View 5 mins Create a well in the center of the dry ingredients. Pour the banana mixture into the well and stir gently until just combined. Avoid overmixing to maintain a tender crumb. (5 minutes)

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Recipe View 3 mins Divide the batter in half. In the bowl with one half of the batter, add the unsweetened cocoa powder and stir until evenly combined. (3 minutes)

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Recipe View 2 mins Spread the cocoa batter evenly into the bottom of the prepared baking pan. (2 minutes)

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Recipe View 3 mins Spoon the remaining plain banana batter over the cocoa layer in dollops. Use a knife or skewer to swirl the batters together, creating a marbled effect. (3 minutes)

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Recipe View 25 mins Bake in the preheated oven for 22-25 minutes, or until the edges are golden brown and a toothpick inserted into the center comes out with moist crumbs attached. (25 minutes)

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Recipe View 1 hrs Let the bars cool completely in the pan before cutting into 24 squares. (60 minutes)

For a richer chocolate flavor, add 1/2 cup of chocolate chips to the cocoa batter.
Use very ripe bananas for the best flavor and moisture.
To prevent sticking, line the baking pan with parchment paper before greasing.
Store the cooled bars in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3 days.

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RECIPE REVIEWS

Avarage Rating: 4.5/ 5 ( 197 Ratings)
Total Reviews: (3)
  • Lyric Spinka

    I added walnuts to the batter for some extra crunch and it was delicious!

  • Antonina Abshire

    The recipe was easy to follow and the bars turned out perfectly moist and flavorful.

  • Hunter Collins

    These bars were a huge hit with my kids! They loved the chocolate banana flavor.

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