Choco Banana Squares

Indulge in the irresistibly moist and fudgy delight of Choco Banana Squares, a decadent dessert that perfectly marries the sweetness of ripe bananas with the rich, velvety goodness of cocoa and semi-sweet chocolate chips. This easy-to-make recipe takes only 15 minutes of prep time and uses pantry-friendly ingredients like all-purpose flour, unsalted butter, and vanilla extract. The magic happens in a single baking pan, making cleanup a breeze. These squares bake to perfection in just 25 minutes, emerging with a soft, cake-like texture and pockets of melted chocolate in every bite. Ideal for snack time, dessert, or casual gatherings, these banana-infused chocolate squares are a crowd-pleasing treat that stays fresh for days. Whether you're a fan of banana bread or a chocolate lover, this recipe is sure to satisfy all your cravings.

Nutriscore Rating: 58/100

Prep Time:15 mins

Cook Time:25 mins

Total Time:40 mins

Servings: 16

Ingredients

• 2 large ripe bananas
• 0.5 cup unsalted butter
• 0.75 cup granulated sugar
• 0.25 cup brown sugar
• 2 units large eggs
• 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
• 1.5 cups all-purpose flour
• 0.5 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
• 1 teaspoon baking powder
• 0.5 teaspoon baking soda
• 0.25 teaspoon salt
• 0.75 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.

Step 2

Peel the ripe bananas and mash them in a mixing bowl until smooth. Set aside.

Step 3

In a large bowl, melt the unsalted butter. Allow it to cool slightly, then whisk in the granulated sugar and brown sugar until combined.

Step 4

Add the eggs to the butter-sugar mixture one at a time, whisking well after each addition. Stir in the vanilla extract and mashed bananas until smooth.

Step 5

In a separate bowl, sift together the all-purpose flour, cocoa powder, baking powder, baking soda, and salt.

Step 6

Gradually mix the dry ingredients into the wet ingredients, stirring until just combined. Be careful not to overmix.

Step 7

Fold in the semi-sweet chocolate chips for added texture and chocolatey goodness.

Step 8

Pour the batter into the prepared baking pan and spread it evenly with a spatula.

Step 9

Bake in the preheated oven for 25-28 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out with only a few moist crumbs.

Step 10

Remove the pan from the oven and let the choco banana squares cool completely in the pan before slicing into 16 squares.

Step 11

Serve and enjoy! Store leftovers in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3 days.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(1057.6g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	3063.7

Total Fat 111.1g	0%
Saturated Fat 62.3g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat g
Cholesterol 496mg	0%
Sodium 1832.6mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 549.1g	0%
Dietary Fiber 63.4g	0%
Total Sugars 290.2g
Protein 66.3g	0%

Vitamin D 80IU	0%
Calcium 280.5mg	0%
Iron 33.4mg	0%
Potassium 3191.4mg	0%

*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: 28.9%

Protein: 7.7%

Carbs: 63.5%