Dark Chocolate Banana Fudgy Bars

Are you Team Fudge or Team Cookie Dough? Either way, these Shakeology bars are the answer to your chocolatey fudgy dreams.

They’re super easy to make — all you need are 7 ingredients and 25 minutes!

We created this recipe especially for our latest seasonal flavor, Chocolate Caramel Brownie Shakeology.

Chocolate Caramel Brownie Shakeology, cashew butter, and banana create a wonderfully creamy flavor foundation, while cocoa powder boosts the chocolatey goodness.

Dates add a touch of sweetness; vanilla extract and a pinch of salt provide the finishing touches.

Chocolate Caramel Brownie Shakeology is only available for a limited time, so don’t miss out!

Pro tip: To make this recipe nut-free, substitute sunflower butter for the cashew butter.

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Dark Chocolate Banana Fudgy Bars

These Shakeology bars are the answer to your chocolatey fudgy dreams. They're super easy to make — all you need are 7 ingredients and 25 minutes! 

Course Snack

Keyword Shakeology

Prep Time 10 minutes

Cook Time 0 minutes

Soaking time 15 minutes

Total Time 25 minutes

Servings 12 servings, 1 piece each

Calories 115kcal

Author Beachbody

Ingredients

• Nonstick cooking spray
• 4 large pitted dates
• 1 large ripe banana
• ½ cup / 45 g unsweetened cocoa powder
• ¼ cup + 2 Tbsp. / 95 g all-natural cashew butter (or peanut butter)
• 2 scoops Chocolate Caramel Brownie Plant-Based Vegan Shakeology
• 1 tsp. pure vanilla extract
• 1 pinch sea salt (or Himalayan salt)

Instructions

• Line an 8 x 8-inch (20 x 20-cm) dish with parchment paper; coat lightly with spray. Set aside.
• Bring a small pot of water to a boil over medium-high heat. Remove from heat. Add dates; let soak for 15 minutes. Strain dates; reserve liquid.
• Add dates, banana, cocoa powder, cashew butter, Shakeology, extract, salt, and 2 Tbsp. reserved liquid (or water) to a food processor; cover. Process on high until a smooth dough forms. Press dough into prepared dish.
• Cut into 12 equal pieces. Enjoy immediately, or cover and refrigerate for 30 minutes or until firm. Refrigerate leftovers in an airtight container for up to 4 days.

Notes

Gluten-Free (GF), No Dairy (ND), Vegan (V), Vegetarian (VG)

The Nutrition Facts box below provides estimated nutritional information for this recipe.*

*Total Sugars 6 g, Added Sugars 1 g

Nutrition

Serving: 1serving | Calories: 115kcal | Carbohydrates: 14g | Protein: 5g | Fat: 5g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Sodium: 82mg | Fiber: 3g | Sugar: 6g

Container Equivalents (Regular)
½ Purple
½ Yellow
1½ tsp

Container Equivalents (Vegan)
½ Purple
½ Yellow B
1½ tsp

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Makes a great FFC.

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