Description
Delicious and moist Chocolate Chip Banana Bars made with ripe bananas, brown sugar, and semi-sweet chocolate chips. Perfect as a snack, dessert, or quick breakfast treat, these bars combine the natural sweetness of bananas with the rich flavor of chocolate in a simple bake that’s easy to prepare.
Ingredients
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Wet Ingredients
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter (melted)
- 1 cup brown sugar
- 1 large egg
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 2 ripe bananas (mashed)
Dry Ingredients
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 1/2 teaspoon baking powder
- 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon cinnamon (optional)
Add-ins
- 3/4 cup semi-sweet chocolate chips
Instructions
- Preheat and Prepare Pan: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease or line an 8×8-inch baking pan with parchment paper to prevent sticking.
- Mix Wet Ingredients: In a large mixing bowl, whisk together the melted butter and brown sugar until the mixture is smooth and creamy.
- Add Egg, Vanilla, and Bananas: Stir in the egg, vanilla extract, and mashed ripe bananas until everything is well combined, creating a smooth batter.
- Combine Dry Ingredients: In a separate bowl, whisk together the all-purpose flour, baking powder, baking soda, salt, and cinnamon if using, ensuring even distribution of the leavening agents.
- Mix Wet and Dry Ingredients: Add the dry ingredients to the wet banana mixture and stir just until combined to avoid overmixing, which can make the bars tough.
- Fold in Chocolate Chips: Gently fold the semi-sweet chocolate chips into the batter, distributing them evenly throughout.
- Pour and Bake: Pour the batter into the prepared baking pan and spread it out evenly. Bake in the preheated oven for 25–30 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean or with only a few moist crumbs.
- Cool and Serve: Allow the bars to cool completely in the pan on a wire rack before slicing into 9 bars. Enjoy as a snack or dessert.
Notes
- For extra texture and flavor, stir in 1/4 cup chopped walnuts or pecans before baking.
- These bars freeze well, making them perfect for preparing in advance for quick snacks or breakfasts.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Dessert, Snack
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bar
- Calories: 260
- Sugar: 20 g
- Sodium: 140 mg
- Fat: 13 g
- Saturated Fat: 7 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 34 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 2 g
- Cholesterol: 35 mg
