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.
Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease or line an 8x8-inch baking pan with parchment paper.
Peel the ripe bananas and mash them in a mixing bowl until smooth. Set aside.
In a large bowl, melt the unsalted butter. Allow it to cool slightly, then whisk in the granulated sugar and brown sugar until combined.
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.
In a separate bowl, sift together the all-purpose flour, cocoa powder, baking powder, baking soda, and salt.
Gradually mix the dry ingredients into the wet ingredients, stirring until just combined. Be careful not to overmix.
Fold in the semi-sweet chocolate chips for added texture and chocolatey goodness.
Pour the batter into the prepared baking pan and spread it evenly with a spatula.
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.
Remove the pan from the oven and let the choco banana squares cool completely in the pan before slicing into 16 squares.
Serve and enjoy! Store leftovers in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3 days.
Calories |
3064 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
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| Total Fat | 111.1 g | 142% | |
| Saturated Fat | 62.3 g | 312% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 496 mg | 165% | |
| Sodium | 1833 mg | 80% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 549.1 g | 200% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 63.4 g | 226% | |
| Total Sugars | 290.2 g | ||
| Protein | 66.3 g | 133% | |
| Vitamin D | 2.0 mcg | 10% | |
| Calcium | 280 mg | 22% | |
| Iron | 33.4 mg | 186% | |
| Potassium | 3191 mg | 68% | |
*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.