Cocoa Banana Bars Recipe
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Cocoa Banana Bars

By: Lisa  
"These bars are very moist with a rich banana and chocolate flavor. They are an after-school snack that the kids will beg for."

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Prep Time:
15 Min
Cook Time:
25 Min
Ready In:
40 Min

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Original Recipe Yield 1 9x13 inch pan
 

Ingredients

  • 1/2 cup butter, softened
  • 1 cup white sugar
  • 1 egg
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 1 1/2 cups mashed bananas
  • 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1 teaspoon baking soda
  • 1 teaspoon baking powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1/4 cup unsweetened cocoa powder

Directions

  1. Preheat an oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Grease a 9x13 inch baking pan.
  2. Beat the butter and sugar with an electric mixer in a large bowl until light and fluffy. Add the egg and the vanilla and beat until well combined. Stir in the mashed banana, set aside.
  3. Stir together the flour, baking soda, baking powder, and salt in a separate large bowl, and make a well in the center. Pour the banana mixture into the well and stir just until combined.
  4. Remove half of the batter from the bowl. Mix the cocoa powder into the batter remaining in the bowl and stir well. Spread the cocoa batter in the bottom of the prepared pan. Spoon the remaining batter on top and use a knife to swirl the batter into a marbled design.
  5. Bake in the preheated oven until the edges are golden, about 25 minutes. Allow to cool before cutting into 24 pieces.

Nutritional Information open nutritional information

Amount Per Serving  Calories: 113 | Total Fat: 4.3g | Cholesterol: 19mg

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The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Jan. 29, 2009 by pinkypink 
Wow!!! This really is "the Best!" I followed the recipe with amazing results. The only minor... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Jan. 28, 2009 by carol 
This is a great recipe! Don't change anything! Too many people add and/or change recipes -... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Jan. 28, 2009 by Cherrychip 
I make these all the time for Potluck...the only bad thing about them is keeping DH from... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Jan. 30, 2009 by P-Barc 
These were a hit, I would make them again, but with chocolate chips in the light batter MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Jan. 27, 2009 by adgtiger 
I asked my Husband if he liked it, he said, "give this to noone and make more", I think that... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on May 28, 2009 by Reyna 
These are great! I do agree with the others about not changing a thing. Also, I noticed that ... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Feb. 5, 2009 by RONNIE102369 
Heavenly! A perfect blending of chocolate and banana. I agree about not changing a recipe,... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Feb. 19, 2009 by kimwins 
Delicious cake. I halved the recipe and baked in an 8X8 for 25 min. I also used dutch... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Feb. 18, 2009 by TOADSTOOLPOND 
very moist and tasty, not very chocolate-y but a nice change MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Jan. 28, 2009 by ghost33 
i needed to bake something for my dads birthday.so, before i just handed it over i needed a... MORE

 
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