Cocoa Banana Bars

Recipe View 5 mins Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). (5 minutes)

Recipe View 2 mins Grease a 9x13 inch baking pan with butter or cooking spray. (2 minutes)

Recipe View 5 mins In a large bowl, using an electric mixer, cream together the softened butter and granulated sugar until light and fluffy. (5 minutes)

Recipe View 2 mins Add the egg and vanilla extract to the butter mixture, beating until well combined. (2 minutes)

Recipe View 3 mins Gently stir in the mashed bananas until just incorporated. Be careful not to overmix. (3 minutes)

Recipe View 2 mins In a separate large bowl, whisk together the all-purpose flour, baking soda, baking powder, and salt. (2 minutes)

Recipe View 5 mins Create a well in the center of the dry ingredients. Pour the banana mixture into the well and stir gently until just combined. Avoid overmixing to maintain a tender crumb. (5 minutes)

Recipe View 3 mins Divide the batter in half. In the bowl with one half of the batter, add the unsweetened cocoa powder and stir until evenly combined. (3 minutes)

Recipe View 2 mins Spread the cocoa batter evenly into the bottom of the prepared baking pan. (2 minutes)

Recipe View 3 mins Spoon the remaining plain banana batter over the cocoa layer in dollops. Use a knife or skewer to swirl the batters together, creating a marbled effect. (3 minutes)

Recipe View 25 mins Bake in the preheated oven for 22-25 minutes, or until the edges are golden brown and a toothpick inserted into the center comes out with moist crumbs attached. (25 minutes)

Recipe View 1 hrs Let the bars cool completely in the pan before cutting into 24 squares. (60 minutes)