Marbled Banana Bars

Elevate your banana-based baking game with these irresistible Marbled Banana Bars, a delightful fusion of moist banana bread and rich chocolate swirls. Perfectly sweet and buttery thanks to ripe bananas and a touch of brown sugar, these bars are easy to prepare in just 15 minutes of prep time. The eye-catching marbled design, created with melted semi-sweet chocolate, adds a gourmet touch to this simple dessert. Ideal for casual snacking, sharing at gatherings, or even as a lunchbox treat, these banana bars are baked to golden perfection in under 30 minutes. Soft, flavorful, and visually stunning, this recipe is a must-have for banana and chocolate lovers alike!

Nutriscore Rating: 43/100

Prep Time:15 mins

Cook Time:25 mins

Total Time:40 mins

Servings: 16

Ingredients

• 3 pieces ripe bananas
• 0.5 cup unsalted butter, melted
• 0.75 cup granulated sugar
• 0.25 cup brown sugar, packed
• 1 piece large egg
• 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
• 1 cup all-purpose flour
• 1 teaspoon baking powder
• 0.5 teaspoon salt
• 0.5 cup semi-sweet chocolate chips

Directions

Step 1

Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease or line an 8x8-inch baking pan with parchment paper for easy removal.

Step 2

In a medium bowl, mash the bananas until smooth and set aside.

Step 3

In a large mixing bowl, whisk together the melted butter, granulated sugar, and brown sugar until well combined.

Step 4

Add the egg and vanilla extract to the sugar mixture and whisk until smooth and creamy.

Step 5

Gently stir in the mashed bananas until fully incorporated.

Step 6

In a separate bowl, sift together the flour, baking powder, and salt.

Step 7

Gradually fold the dry ingredients into the wet ingredients until just combined; do not overmix.

Step 8

Melt the chocolate chips in the microwave in 15-second intervals, stirring until smooth.

Step 9

Pour the banana batter into the prepared pan and smooth it out evenly.

Step 10

Drizzle the melted chocolate over the batter, then use a knife or skewer to swirl it into the batter, creating a marbled pattern.

Step 11

Bake in the preheated oven for 25-30 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out with only a few moist crumbs.

Step 12

Cool the bars in the pan for 10 minutes, then transfer them to a wire rack to cool completely before slicing into 16 squares.

Step 13

Serve and enjoy your marbled banana bars!

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	943.3 grams (943.3g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	2861

Total Fat 125.50g	161%
Saturated Fat 77.00g	385%
Polyunsaturated Fat NaNg
Cholesterol 444mg	148%
Sodium 1728mg	75%
Total Carbohydrate 431.90g	157%
Dietary Fiber 18.20g	65%
Total Sugars 288.80g
Protein 29.30g	59%

Vitamin D 41IU	205%
Calcium 130mg	10%
Iron 10mg	54%
Potassium 1573mg	33%

*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: 38.0%

Protein: 3.9%

Carbs: 58.1%