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Banana Chocolate Chip Bars

Deliciously Soft Banana Chocolate Chip Bars to Satisfy Cravings

These Banana Chocolate Chip Bars are an easy dessert made with ripe bananas and chocolate, offering a soft, chewy texture that satisfies cravings.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Total Time 40 minutes
Servings: 16 bars
Course: Desserts
Cuisine: American
Calories: 150
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Batter
  • 3 large Very Ripe Bananas Look for bananas with brown spots.
  • 1/2 cup Unsalted Butter Melted before mixing.
  • 1/2 cup Brown Sugar Light or dark sugar can be used.
  • 1/4 cup Granulated Sugar Essential for balancing sweetness.
  • 2 large Eggs Use room temperature for best results.
  • 1 teaspoon Vanilla Extract Enhances flavor.
For the Dry Mix
  • 1 cup All-Purpose Flour Can substitute with gluten-free blend.
  • 1 teaspoon Baking Soda Vital leavening agent.
  • 1 teaspoon Cinnamon Adds warmth and depth.
  • 1/2 teaspoon Salt Balances sweetness.
For the Chocolate
  • 1 cup Semi-Sweet Chocolate Chips Reserve some for topping.

Equipment

  • 8x8 inch baking pan
  • mixing bowl
  • Fork or potato masher
  • Whisk or spatula

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line an 8x8-inch baking pan with parchment paper.
  2. Mash the very ripe bananas until mostly smooth in a large mixing bowl.
  3. Add melted butter, brown sugar, granulated sugar, eggs, and vanilla to the mashed bananas and mix until fully combined.
  4. Sprinkle flour, baking soda, cinnamon, and salt over the wet mixture and gently fold until combined.
  5. Fold in three-quarters of the chocolate chips, reserving the rest for topping.
  6. Pour the batter into the prepared pan, spreading evenly, and scatter reserved chocolate chips on top.
  7. Bake for 25-30 minutes until golden brown and a toothpick comes out with moist crumbs.
  8. Cool in the pan for 10 minutes, then lift out and cool completely on a wire rack before slicing into 16 bars.

Nutrition

Serving: 1barCalories: 150kcalCarbohydrates: 23gProtein: 2gFat: 6gSaturated Fat: 4gMonounsaturated Fat: 2gCholesterol: 40mgSodium: 100mgPotassium: 120mgFiber: 1gSugar: 10gVitamin A: 150IUVitamin C: 2mgCalcium: 20mgIron: 0.5mg

Notes

Ensure bananas are very ripe for the best flavor. Avoid overmixing to maintain a soft texture. Bars can be stored at room temperature for up to 4 days or refrigerated for up to a week.

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