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Chocolate Banana Bars


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  • Author: Chef John
  • Total Time: 35 minutes
  • Yield: 12 servings 1x
  • Diet: Vegetarian

Description

Delicious chocolate banana bars made with spotty bananas and almond butter.


Ingredients

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  • 3 spotty bananas
  • 1/2 cup almond butter
  • 1/3 cup cacao powder
  • 1/4 cup coconut sugar
  • 1 tsp baking powder
  • 1/2 cup chocolate chips (+ more for topping)

Instructions

  1. Preheat oven to 375F and prepare a 9×6 or 8×8 baking dish with parchment paper.
  2. In a medium bowl, add in the spotty bananas and mash until there are little to no chunks left.
  3. Next, add in the almond butter, cacao powder, coconut sugar, and baking powder. Mix well.
  4. Fold in the chocolate chips last, then add batter to prepared dish.
  5. Spread evenly and top with more chocolate chips if desired.
  6. Bake for 20-25 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.
  7. Let cool completely before slicing into and enjoy!

Notes

  • This recipe is perfect for using overripe bananas.
  • Store leftovers in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3 days.
  • Prep Time: 10 minutes
  • Cook Time: 25 minutes
  • Category: Dessert
  • Method: Baking
  • Cuisine: American

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1 bar
  • Calories: 180
  • Sugar: 7g
  • Sodium: 30mg
  • Fat: 10g
  • Saturated Fat: 2g
  • Unsaturated Fat: 8g
  • Trans Fat: 0g
  • Carbohydrates: 18g
  • Fiber: 2g
  • Protein: 4g
  • Cholesterol: 0mg