Chocolate Banana Bars Recipe

Prep Time: 10 minutes
Cook Time: 20 minutes
Total Time: 30 minutes

These Chocolate Banana Bars are a delightful dessert that combines the rich flavor of chocolate with the natural sweetness of ripe bananas. Perfect for satisfying your sweet tooth, this recipe is simple and quick to prepare.

Ideal for a snack or a dessert, these bars are a great way to use up overripe bananas and make a delicious treat that everyone will love. Enjoy them as a part of your dessert recipe collection.

Easy Chocolate Banana Bars Recipe

This recipe yields soft and moist bars packed with chocolate and banana flavor. It takes about 30 minutes from start to finish and serves 12 people, making it perfect for sharing at gatherings or enjoying at home.

Ingredients

2 ripe bananas, mashed
1/2 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
1/2 cup granulated sugar
1/4 cup brown sugar, packed
1/3 cup vegetable oil
2 large eggs
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1 cup all-purpose flour
1 teaspoon baking powder
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/2 cup chocolate chips (optional)

Instructions

Preheat the Oven: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease a 9×9 inch baking pan.
Mix Wet Ingredients: In a large bowl, combine the mashed bananas, cocoa powder, granulated sugar, brown sugar, vegetable oil, eggs, and vanilla extract. Mix until well combined.
Combine Dry Ingredients: In another bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, and salt.
Combine Mixtures: Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet mixture, stirring until just combined. If using, fold in the chocolate chips.
Bake: Pour the batter into the prepared baking pan and spread it evenly. Bake for 20-25 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.
Cool and Serve: Allow the bars to cool in the pan for a few minutes before transferring them to a wire rack. Cut into squares and serve.