Best 7 Cocoa Banana Bars Recipes

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Calling all chocolate and banana enthusiasts! If you're craving a delectable treat that combines the richness of cocoa with the sweetness of bananas, then look no further than these delectable cocoa banana bars. These indulgent bars offer the perfect balance of flavors, textures, and aromas, making them an ideal dessert for any occasion. Whether you're hosting a dinner party, preparing for a potluck, or simply seeking a sweet snack to satisfy your cravings, this recipe is sure to deliver a culinary experience that will leave your taste buds wanting more.

Check out the recipes below so you can choose the best recipe for yourself!

COCOA BANANA BARS



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

Provided by Lisa

Categories     Desserts     Fruit Dessert Recipes     Banana Dessert Recipes

Time 40m

Yield 24

Number Of Ingredients 10

½ cup butter, softened
1 cup white sugar
1 egg
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1 ½ cups mashed bananas
1 ½ cups all-purpose flour
1 teaspoon baking soda
1 teaspoon baking powder
½ teaspoon salt
¼ cup unsweetened cocoa powder

Steps:

  • Preheat an oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Grease a 9x13 inch baking pan.
  • 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.
  • 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.
  • 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.
  • Bake in the preheated oven until the edges are golden, about 25 minutes. Allow to cool before cutting into 24 pieces.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 112.8 calories, Carbohydrate 18.1 g, Cholesterol 17.9 mg, Fat 4.3 g, Fiber 0.9 g, Protein 1.4 g, SaturatedFat 2.6 g, Sodium 151.9 mg, Sugar 10.1 g

BANANA BARS



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Wonderful, soft banana bars with banana frosting. Yum, yum!

Provided by LORI Q

Categories     Desserts     Fruit Dessert Recipes     Banana Dessert Recipes

Time 45m

Yield 24

Number Of Ingredients 16

½ cup shortening
1 cup white sugar
½ cup milk
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1 ½ cups all-purpose flour
½ teaspoon baking soda
½ teaspoon salt
1 very ripe banana, mashed
1 teaspoon lemon juice
½ cup chopped walnuts
2 tablespoons butter, melted
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
2 cups confectioners' sugar
½ ripe banana
½ teaspoon salt
¼ teaspoon lemon juice

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Grease a 9x13 inch baking pan.
  • In a large bowl, cream together the shortening and sugar until smooth. Stir in the milk and 1 teaspoon vanilla. Combine the flour, baking soda and 1/2 teaspoon salt; stir into the sugar mixture. Mix in 1 banana, 1 teaspoon lemon juice and walnuts. Spread evenly into the prepared pan.
  • Bake for 25 to 30 minutes in the preheated oven, until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean. Let bars cool in the pan on a wire rack.
  • To make the frosting: In a medium bowl, mix together the melted butter, 1 teaspoon vanilla, confectioners' sugar, 1/2 banana, 1/2 teaspoon of salt and 1/4 teaspoon lemon juice using an electric mixer. Beat until smooth. Spread over cooled bars and then cut into squares.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 172 calories, Carbohydrate 26.6 g, Cholesterol 3 mg, Fat 7 g, Fiber 0.6 g, Protein 1.4 g, SaturatedFat 1.9 g, Sodium 132.4 mg, Sugar 19.4 g

BANANA BARS



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We've all been there. You let your bananas get a little too ripe, and now it's time to figure out what to do with them. Our favorite way to use them is in Banana Bars! With a tender, cake-like base and mouthwatering cream cheese frosting, our Banana Bars recipe is a must-make. You didn't hear it from us, but Banana Bars with cream cheese frosting will fly off the plate, so make sure to save yourself a few before serving them.

Categories     Dessert

Time 1h45m

Yield 24

Number Of Ingredients 13

1 cup granulated sugar
1 cup mashed very ripe bananas (2 medium)
1/3 cup vegetable oil
2 eggs
1 cup Gold Medal™ all-purpose flour
1 teaspoon baking powder
1/2 teaspoon baking soda
1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1/4 teaspoon salt
1 package (3 ounces) cream cheese, softened
1/3 cup butter or margarine, softened
1 teaspoon vanilla
2 cups powdered sugar

Steps:

  • Heat oven to 350°F. Grease bottom and sides of rectangular pan, 13x9x2 inches, with shortening. In large bowl, mix granulated sugar, bananas, oil and eggs with spoon. Stir in flour, baking powder, baking soda, cinnamon and salt. Spread in pan.
  • Bake bars 25 to 30 minutes or until toothpick inserted in center comes out clean. Cool completely, about 1 hour.
  • Meanwhile, in medium bowl, mix cream cheese, butter and vanilla with electric mixer on medium speed until blended. Gradually beat in powdered sugar with spoon, scraping bowl occasionally, until smooth and spreadable.
  • Spread cooled bars with Cream Cheese Frosting. For bars, cut into 6 row by 4 rows. Store covered in refrigerator.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 165, Carbohydrate 25 g, Cholesterol 30 mg, Fat 1, Fiber 0 g, Protein 1 g, SaturatedFat 3 g, ServingSize 1 Bar, Sodium 105 mg

SPLENDA COCOA BOTTOM BANANA BARS



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Make and share this Splenda Cocoa Bottom Banana Bars recipe from Food.com.

Provided by Shy617

Categories     Bar Cookie

Time 35m

Yield 16 bars, 16 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 10

1/2 cup light margarine
1 cup Splenda sugar substitute
2 egg whites
1 teaspoon vanilla
1 1/2 cups mashed bananas
1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
1 teaspoon baking powder
1 teaspoon baking soda
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/4 cup cocoa

Steps:

  • Preheat oven 350.
  • Spray 13x9 pan with cooking spray.
  • Cream margarine and splenda.
  • Add egg whites and vanilla, beat until combined.
  • Blend in bananas.
  • Combine flour, baking soda, baking powder and salt.
  • Add to creamed mixture.
  • Divide batter in half and add cocoa.
  • Mix well, Spread cocoa batter into pan.
  • Spread remaining batter over this and swirl with knife
  • Bake 25-30 min till toothpick comes out clean.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 67.5, Fat 0.4, SaturatedFat 0.1, Sodium 181.6, Carbohydrate 14.6, Fiber 1.3, Sugar 2.7, Protein 2.1

BANANA BARS



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Make and share this Banana Bars recipe from Food.com.

Provided by Lavender Lynn

Categories     Bar Cookie

Time 1h45m

Yield 24 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 13

1 cup granulated sugar
1 cup mashed banana, very ripe (2 medium)
1/3 cup vegetable oil
2 eggs
1 cup flour
1 teaspoon baking powder
1/2 teaspoon baking soda
1/2 teaspoon cinnamon, ground
1/4 teaspoon salt
1 (3 ounce) package cream cheese, softened
1/3 cup butter or 1/3 cup margarine, softened
1 teaspoon vanilla
2 cups powdered sugar

Steps:

  • Heat oven to 350 degrees F.
  • Grease bottom and sides of 13 x 9 pan.
  • In large bowl, mix granulated sugar, bananas, oil, and eggs with spoon.
  • Stir in flour, baking powder, baking soda, cinnamon, and salt.
  • Spread in pan.
  • Bake bars 25 to 30 minutes or until toothpick inserted in center comes out clean.
  • Cool completely, about 1 hour.
  • In medium bowl, mix cream cheese, butter, and vanilla with electric mixer on medium speed until blended.
  • Gradually beat in powdered sugar with spoon, scraping bowl occasionally, until smooth and spreadable.
  • Spread cooled bars with cream cheese frosting.
  • Store in refrigerator.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 166.6, Fat 7.3, SaturatedFat 2.8, Cholesterol 26.2, Sodium 105.9, Carbohydrate 24.7, Fiber 0.4, Sugar 19.4, Protein 1.4

BLACK-BOTTOM BANANA BARS



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These bars stay very moist, and their rich banana and chocolate flavor is even better the second day. My mother-in-law gave me this recipe, and it's a big favorite with both my husband and two sons.-Rene Wright, Ferryville, Wisconsin

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Desserts

Time 45m

Yield 3 dozen.

Number Of Ingredients 10

1/2 cup butter, softened
1 cup sugar
1 large egg
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1-1/2 cups mashed ripe bananas (about 3 medium)
1-1/2 cups all-purpose flour
1 teaspoon baking powder
1 teaspoon baking soda
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/4 cup baking cocoa

Steps:

  • In a large bowl, cream butter and sugar until light and fluffy. Beat in egg and vanilla. Stir in the bananas. Combine the flour, baking powder, baking soda and salt; add to creamed mixture and mix well. , Divide batter in half. Add cocoa to half; spread into a greased 13x9-in. baking pan. Spoon remaining batter on top and, if desired, swirl with a knife to marble batter. , Bake at 350° until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean, about 25 minutes. Cool on a wire rack.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 76 calories, Fat 3g fat (2g saturated fat), Cholesterol 12mg cholesterol, Sodium 104mg sodium, Carbohydrate 12g carbohydrate (7g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 1g protein.

BANANA COCOA BROWNIES



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-Rebecca Luginbill, Pandora, Ohio

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Desserts

Time 35m

Yield 4 dozen.

Number Of Ingredients 12

1 cup quick-cooking oats
1 cup boiling water
4 large egg whites, room temperature
1-1/2 cups mashed ripe bananas (about 3 medium)
3/4 cup packed brown sugar
1/2 cup sugar
2 tablespoons vegetable oil
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1 cup all-purpose flour
1/4 cup baking cocoa
1 teaspoon baking soda
1/2 teaspoon salt

Steps:

  • In a small bowl, combine oats and boiling water; let stand for 5 minutes. In a large bowl, beat the egg whites, bananas, sugars, oil and vanilla until blended. Combine the dry ingredients; gradually add to creamed mixture. Stir in the oat mixture. , Spread into a 13x9-in. pan coated with cooking spray. Bake at 350° for 20-25 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean (do not overbake). Cool on a wire rack. Cut into bars.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 51 calories, Fat 1g fat, Cholesterol 0 cholesterol, Sodium 57mg sodium, Carbohydrate 10g carbohydrate, Fiber 1g protein.

Tips:

  • Use ripe bananas: The riper the bananas, the sweeter and more flavorful your cocoa banana bars will be.
  • Don't overmix the batter: Overmixing will make the bars tough. Mix just until the ingredients are combined.
  • Bake the bars until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean: This will ensure that the bars are cooked through.
  • Let the bars cool completely before frosting them: This will help the frosting to set properly.
  • Store the bars in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3 days: You can also freeze the bars for up to 2 months.

Conclusion:

Cocoa banana bars are a delicious and easy-to-make treat that are perfect for any occasion. They're moist, chocolatey, and have a sweet banana flavor. Plus, they're packed with nutrients, making them a healthy snack or dessert option. So next time you're looking for a sweet treat, give cocoa banana bars a try!

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