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."

This Kitchen Approved Recipe has an average star rating of 4.5 Rate/Review | Read Reviews (121)

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 Powered by ESHA Nutrient Database

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The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.5 star rating.
Reviewed on Jan. 28, 2009 by Cherrychip   view full review
I make these all the time for Potluck...the only bad thing about them is keeping DH from...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.5 star rating.
Reviewed on Jan. 28, 2009 by carol   view full review
This is a great recipe! Don't change anything! Too many people add and/or change recipes -...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.5 star rating.
Reviewed on Jan. 29, 2009 by pinkypink   view full review
Wow!!! This really is "the Best!" I followed the recipe with amazing results. The only minor...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.5 star rating.
Reviewed on May 28, 2009 by Reyna   view full review
These are great! I do agree with the others about not changing a thing. Also, I noticed that ...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.5 star rating.
Reviewed on May 24, 2010 by cthornton   view full review
These are excellent! I cut the recipe in half and baked it in a pie pan. The only other...
The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 4.5 star rating.
Reviewed on Jan. 30, 2009 by P-Barc   view full review
These were a hit, I would make them again, but with chocolate chips in the light batter
The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 4.5 star rating.
Reviewed on Sep. 29, 2010 by Wyattdogster Supporting Member (Click to learn more about Supporting Membership)  view full review
This recipe makes a delicious chocolate flavored banana cake. If you are expecting a bar...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.5 star rating.
Reviewed on Sep. 27, 2010 by Nell   view full review
I am so glad to see others saying review the recipe as written...if you want to change it...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.5 star rating.
Reviewed on Jan. 27, 2009 by adgtiger   view full review
I asked my Husband if he liked it, he said, "give this to noone and make more", I think that...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.5 star rating.
Reviewed on Jan. 28, 2009 by ghost33   view full review
i needed to bake something for my dads birthday.so, before i just handed it over i needed a...

 

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