Description
Indulge in these delightful Chocolate Chip Banana Bars that strike the perfect balance between the sweetness of bananas and the richness of chocolate chips. These bars are easy to make and great for a quick snack or dessert.
Ingredients
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Ingredients:
- 2 ripe bananas (mashed)
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter (melted)
- 1 cup brown sugar (packed)
- 1 large egg
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 1/2 teaspoon baking powder
- 1/4 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1 cup semi-sweet chocolate chips (divided)
Instructions
- Preheat oven: to 350°F (175°C).
- Prepare pan: Grease or line an 8×8-inch baking pan with parchment paper.
- Mix bananas and sugar: In a large mixing bowl, mash bananas, and mix in melted butter and brown sugar.
- Add egg and vanilla: Beat in the egg and vanilla extract.
- Combine dry ingredients: In a separate bowl, whisk together flour, baking powder, baking soda, and salt.
- Combine wet and dry ingredients: Gradually fold the dry ingredients into the banana mixture until just combined. Fold in 3/4 cup of the chocolate chips.
- Bake: Spread batter evenly in the prepared pan, sprinkle remaining chocolate chips on top, and bake for 25–30 minutes.
- Cool and slice: Cool completely before slicing into bars.
Notes
- For a nuttier flavor, add 1/2 cup chopped walnuts or pecans.
- These bars can also be made with whole wheat flour for extra fiber.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 28 minutes
- Category: Dessert, Snack
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bar
- Calories: 210
- Sugar: 20 g
- Sodium: 85 mg
- Fat: 10 g
- Saturated Fat: 6 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 30 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 2 g
- Cholesterol: 25 mg
