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These bars stay very moist, and their rich banana and chocolate flavor is even better the second day. My mother-in-law gave me this recipe, and it's a big favorite with both my husband and two sons.—Rene Wright, Ferryville, Wisconsin
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Nutritional Facts 1 serving (2 each) equals 181 calories, 7 g fat (4 g saturated fat), 31 mg cholesterol, 256 mg sodium, 29 g carbohydrate, 1 g fiber, 2 g protein.
Originally published as Black-Bottom Banana Bars in Taste of Home April/May 1994, p27
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Reviewed on Feb. 03, 2012 by MomNErin
I really like these bars! They're moist and delicious; a nice change from typical banana bread when I'm trying to use up over-ripe bananas.
Reviewed on Jan. 21, 2012 by Polkadotpajamas
Fantastic recipe!!
Reviewed on Oct. 22, 2011 by mom23kids
Reduced the sugar by half, as my bananas were very ripe, and added an extra 1/2 cup banana. Very moist and delicious. Big hit with family.
Reviewed on Oct. 16, 2011 by s_pants
These were very good, but next time I think I might add a little mayo to the cocoa layer to make that part as moist as the top. I like the suggestion of adding chocolate chips to the cocoa layer, too. An excellent alternative for over-ripe bananas!
Reviewed on Sep. 15, 2011 by Holmescsh
Better second day than first. More chocolate than banana. More cake than bar. I was expecting something more like a brownie in consistency and texture. Our group didn't eat them...
Reviewed on Jul. 31, 2011 by edjohnn
Have made this and taken to work and to church, and the only thing, the recipe must be doubled or will be quite thin for a 9 X 13 pan. Very good and moist..Loved by all.
Reviewed on Jul. 21, 2011 by jonesy85
I love these as an alternative to the frosted banana bars, I add chocolate chips also to the chocolate part for a little more flavor.. Very delicious and ALWAYS requested..
Reviewed on Jun. 20, 2011 by babsvo07
These are very moist and a good way to get a chocoholic to eat bananas.
Reviewed on Jun. 03, 2011 by smagal
Yum, it is kind of like a cake.
Reviewed on Apr. 13, 2011 by fordee
I would definitely make this again.It was very moist and pretty easy to make. I think the next time I'd make it I would add chocolate chips and walnuts. Very yummy!
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