Description

Chocolate Banana Bars are a delightful treat that perfectly balance rich chocolate flavor with the natural sweetness of ripe bananas. Easy to make with just a handful of ingredients, these bars are ideal for snacking or serving at gatherings. Warm or cold, they promise to impress everyone around your dessert table.

Ingredients

Scale

3 ripe bananas (mashed)
1 cup all-purpose flour
1/2 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
1 tsp baking soda
1/2 cup granulated sugar (or brown sugar)
1/2 cup unsalted butter (softened)
2 large eggs (room temperature)
1 cup semi-sweet chocolate chips

Instructions

Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease a 9×13 inch baking pan.
In a large bowl, mash ripe bananas until smooth.
In another bowl, whisk together flour, cocoa powder, baking soda, and sugar.
In a separate bowl, cream together softened butter and eggs until fluffy.
Fold mashed bananas into the butter mixture, then gradually add dry ingredients until just combined.
Stir in chocolate chips.
Pour batter into the prepared pan and bake for 25-30 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted comes out clean.
Let cool slightly before slicing.

Prep Time: 15 minutes
Cook Time: 30 minutes
Category: Dessert
Method: Baking
Cuisine: American

Nutrition

Serving Size: 1 bar (approximately 68g)
Calories: 210
Sugar: 12g
Sodium: 85mg
Fat: 9g
Saturated Fat: 5g
Unsaturated Fat: 4g
Trans Fat: 0g
Carbohydrates: 32g
Fiber: 2g
Protein: 3g
Cholesterol: 30mg

Keywords: Use overly ripe bananas for maximum sweetness. Feel free to substitute all-purpose flour with whole wheat or gluten-free options for added nutrition. For a crunchier texture, mix in chopped nuts or additional chocolate chips.