Black Bottom Banana Bars

Get ready to indulge in the ultimate dessert hybrid with these Black Bottom Banana Bars! Perfectly moist and naturally sweetened with ripe bananas, these bars feature a luscious marbled layer of rich semisweet chocolate, making each bite irresistibly decadent. The recipe combines pantry staples like all-purpose flour, baking essentials, and a touch of vanilla to create a tender banana batter, which is layered with a silky chocolate mixture for a show-stopping swirl effect. Ready in under an hour with just 20 minutes of prep time, these bars are a crowd-pleasing treat ideal for potlucks, picnics, or an indulgent weekday dessert. Whether you’re a banana bread lover or a chocolate fanatic, these bars promise the best of both worlds in every chewy bite. Don't forget to share—though you might want to keep them all to yourself!

Nutriscore Rating: 44/100

Prep Time:20 mins

Cook Time:25 mins

Total Time:45 mins

Servings: 16

Ingredients

• 1.75 cups All-purpose flour
• 1 teaspoon Baking powder
• 0.5 teaspoons Baking soda
• 0.25 teaspoons Salt
• 0.5 cups Unsalted butter, softened
• 0.75 cups Granulated sugar
• 0.25 cups Light brown sugar, packed
• 1 Large egg
• 1 cup Ripe bananas, mashed (about 2 medium bananas)
• 1 teaspoon Vanilla extract
• 0.75 cups Semisweet chocolate chips
• 2 tablespoons Whole milk

Directions

Step 1

Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease a 9x13-inch baking pan or line it with parchment paper.

Step 2

In a medium bowl, whisk together the all-purpose flour, baking powder, baking soda, and salt. Set aside.

Step 3

In a large mixing bowl, cream the softened butter, granulated sugar, and brown sugar until the mixture is light and fluffy (about 3-4 minutes).

Step 4

Beat in the egg, mashed bananas, and vanilla extract until well combined.

Step 5

Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet mixture, mixing until just combined. Be careful not to overmix.

Step 6

In a microwave-safe bowl, combine the semisweet chocolate chips and milk. Microwave in 30-second intervals, stirring between each, until the chocolate is fully melted and smooth.

Step 7

Pour about half of the banana batter into the prepared pan, spreading it evenly.

Step 8

Stir the melted chocolate mixture into the remaining banana batter. Mix until well blended.

Step 9

Spoon the chocolate-banana mixture over the plain banana batter in the pan. Use a spatula to gently swirl the layers together for a marbled effect, or leave it as two distinct layers.

Step 10

Bake in the preheated oven for 22-25 minutes or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean (or with just a few moist crumbs).

Step 11

Remove the pan from the oven and let the bars cool completely in the pan on a wire rack.

Step 12

Once cooled, slice into squares or bars and serve. Enjoy!

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	1035.2 grams (1035.2g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	3523

Total Fat 152.40g	195%
Saturated Fat 93.40g	467%
Polyunsaturated Fat 0.00g
Cholesterol 448mg	149%
Sodium 1158mg	50%
Total Carbohydrate 522.80g	190%
Dietary Fiber 23.30g	83%
Total Sugars 325.40g
Protein 44.40g	89%

Vitamin D 55IU	273%
Calcium 292mg	22%
Iron 18mg	98%
Potassium 1847mg	39%

*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.

Source of Calories

Fat: 37.7%

Protein: 4.9%

Carbs: 57.4%