Moist and Delicious Banana Chocolate Chip Bars for a Quick Treat
These Banana Chocolate Chip Bars are soft, chewy, and packed with sweet banana flavor, with melty chocolate chips in every bite! They’re super easy to make, perfect for a snack, breakfast, or dessert. Plus, they’re a great way to use up ripe bananas!
Ingredients
- 2 ripe bananas mashed
- ½ cup 1 stick unsalted butter, melted
- ¾ cup brown sugar
- 1 large egg
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 ½ cups all-purpose flour
- ½ teaspoon baking soda
- ½ teaspoon salt
- ½ teaspoon cinnamon optional
- ¾ cup chocolate chips semi-sweet or milk chocolate
Instructions
- Step 1: Preheat And Prep
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
- Grease or line an 8x8-inch or 9x9-inch baking pan with parchment paper.
- Step 2: Make the Batter
- In a mixing bowl, whisk together melted butter and brown sugar until smooth.
- Add in the mashed bananas, egg, and vanilla extract, mixing well.
- In a separate bowl, whisk together flour, baking soda, salt, and cinnamon.
- Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, stirring until just combined.
- Fold in chocolate chips, saving a few to sprinkle on top.
- Step 3: Bake And Cool
- Pour the batter into the prepared pan and spread evenly.
- Sprinkle the remaining chocolate chips on top.
- Bake for 25-30 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.
- Let cool for 10 minutes before slicing into bars.
Notes
- Want extra texture? Add chopped walnuts or pecans for a crunch!
- For a fudgier texture: Slightly underbake and let them cool in the pan.
- Make them healthier: Swap ½ cup flour for oat flour or use coconut sugar instead of brown sugar.
Nutrition
Calories: 180kcalCarbohydrates: 28gProtein: 2gFat: 7g
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