Banana Monkey Bars Recipe

Transform leftover bananas into irresistible Banana Monkey Bars! This easy recipe uses yellow cake mix for a quick and delicious base, then gets loaded with yummy toppings like butterscotch chips and coconut. A perfect treat for any occasion, inspired by Camilla Saulsbury's Cake Mix Cookies.

Prep Time 15 mins
Cook Time 35 mins
Calories 279.6 kcal
Protein 7g
Rating 4.3 (8 Reviews)
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Chef Forktionary, author of this recipe

Recipe adapted from Food.com. Standardized by Forktionary.

Ingredients for Banana Monkey Bars

  • 1 box (15.25 oz) yellow cake mix
  • 1/3 cup vegetable oil
  • 2 large eggs
  • 1/2 cup chopped nuts
  • 1 (14 oz) can sweetened condensed milk
  • 2 ripe bananas
  • 1 cup butterscotch chips
  • 1/2 cup shredded coconut
  • nonstick cooking spray

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How to Make Banana Monkey Bars

  1. Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C).
  2. Grease the bottom of a 13x9 inch metal baking pan with nonstick cooking spray.
  3. In a large bowl, combine 1 box (15.25 oz) yellow cake mix, 1/3 cup vegetable oil, and 2 large eggs. Beat until well blended and crumbly.
  4. Stir in 1/2 cup chopped nuts (your choice).
  5. Set aside 1 cup of the crumb mixture.
  6. Press the remaining crumb mixture firmly into the bottom of the prepared pan.
  7. In a small bowl, mash 2 ripe bananas and combine with 1 (14 oz) can sweetened condensed milk.
  8. Pour the banana mixture evenly over the crust.
  9. Top with 1 cup butterscotch chips and 1/2 cup shredded coconut.
  10. Press down firmly on the toppings.
  11. Sprinkle with the reserved 1 cup crumb mixture.
  12. Bake for 25-28 minutes, or until lightly browned.
  13. Let cool completely before cutting into bars.

Nutrition Information (Approximate per serving)

Sodium

9 g

Sugar

105g

Fat

27g

Carbs

11g

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