Chocolate Chip Banana Bars
Indulge in the delightful combination of flavors with these Chocolate Chip Banana Bars. Perfectly moist and rich, these bars are a fantastic way to use up overripe bananas, transforming them into a sweet treat that everyone will adore. With the sweetness of ripe bananas balanced by chocolate chips, each bite offers a satisfying experience whether enjoyed as a dessert, snack, or even breakfast. Easy to prepare in just a few steps, these bars are sure to be a hit at any gathering or simply as an everyday treat.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 35 minutes
- Total Time: 45 minutes
- Yield: Approximately 16 servings 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
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- 1/2 cup (1 stick) unsalted butter, room temperature (113g)
- 1 cup packed light brown sugar (200g)
- 1 large egg, room temperature (56g)
- 1 1/2 tsp vanilla extract or vanilla bean paste (6g)
- 1/2 tsp fine salt (3g)
- 1 cup all-purpose flour (125g)
- 1 cup mashed overripe banana – about 2 large bananas (250g)
- 3/4 cup chocolate chips, chopped (125g)
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease or line a 9×9-inch baking pan.
- In a mixing bowl, cream together the unsalted butter and brown sugar until smooth. Add in the egg and vanilla extract; mix well.
- In another bowl, whisk together the flour and salt before gradually adding it to the wet mixture until fully combined.
- Gently fold in the mashed bananas and chocolate chips until evenly distributed.
- Pour the batter into the prepared pan and spread it out evenly. Bake for about 35 minutes or until golden brown, testing with a toothpick for doneness.
- Let cool for 10 minutes before transferring to a wire rack. Cut into squares and serve.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 200
- Sugar: 12g
- Sodium: 100mg
- Fat: 8g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 25mg
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