Ingredients for Banana Crunch Bars
- Chocolate Wafers
- 1/2 cup granulated sugar
- 1/4 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1/2 cup (1 stick) plus 2 tablespoons unsalted butter
- 1/2 cup light corn syrup
- 2 ripe bananas, mashed (about 1 cup)
- 1/2 teaspoon rum flavoring
- 1 cup semi-sweet chocolate chips
- 1/2 cup peanut butter chips
- 2 tablespoons shortening
- 1 1/2 cups crushed graham crackers
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How to Make Banana Crunch Bars
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C).
- In a medium bowl, combine 1 ½ cups crushed graham crackers, ½ cup granulated sugar, ¼ cup unsweetened cocoa powder, and 1 teaspoon vanilla extract.
- Stir in ½ cup (1 stick) melted unsalted butter.
- Press mixture into the bottom of a greased 8x8-inch baking pan.
- Bake for 10 minutes. Cool slightly on a wire rack for 10 minutes.
- In a small saucepan, combine ½ cup light corn syrup and 2 tablespoons unsalted butter.
- Stir over medium heat until melted and bubbly.
- Remove from heat and stir in 2 ripe, mashed bananas (about 1 cup) and ½ teaspoon rum flavoring (optional).
- Spread banana mixture evenly over the baked crust.
- In another small saucepan, combine 1 cup semi-sweet chocolate chips, ½ cup peanut butter chips, and 2 tablespoons shortening.
- Stir over low heat until melted and smooth.
- Drizzle melted chocolate mixture over the banana layer.
- Cover and chill in the refrigerator for at least 4 hours, or until set.
- Let stand at room temperature for 20 minutes before cutting into bars.
- Serve and enjoy!
Nutrition Information (Approximate per serving)
Sodium
5 g
Sugar
71g
Fat
34g
Carbs
9g
