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Banana Chocolate Chip Bars

Irresistibly Chewy Banana Chocolate Chip Bars You'll Love

These Banana Chocolate Chip Bars are an easy baking treat, combining moisture from bananas with rich chocolate, perfect for any occasion.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 35 minutes
Cooling Time 10 minutes
Total Time 55 minutes
Servings: 16 squares
Course: Desserts
Cuisine: American
Calories: 180
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Batter
  • 1/2 cup Unsalted Butter room temperature
  • 1 cup Light Brown Sugar can be replaced with white sugar
  • 1 Large Egg room temperature
  • 1 1/2 tsp Vanilla Extract or substitute with vanilla bean paste
  • 1/2 tsp Fine Salt balances sweetness
  • 1 cup All-Purpose Flour no suitable substitutions recommended
  • 1 cup Mashed Overripe Banana approx. 2 large bananas
  • 3/4 cup Chocolate Chips mini chocolate chips work best
Optional Toppings
  • Additional Chocolate Chips for topping
  • Nuts or Dried Fruits for substituting chocolate chips

Equipment

  • Oven
  • Mixing Bowl
  • Stand mixer or hand mixer
  • Baking pan
  • Parchment Paper

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and prepare an 8x8-inch baking pan with parchment paper and grease it.
  2. Cream together the room-temperature unsalted butter and light brown sugar in a mixing bowl until fluffy.
  3. Add in one large egg and vanilla extract with salt, mixing until well combined.
  4. Incorporate all-purpose flour gently until just combined, avoiding over-mixing.
  5. Fold in the mashed overripe bananas and chocolate chips, reserving some chocolate for topping.
  6. Pour the batter into the baking pan and smooth out the surface; sprinkle reserved chocolate chips on top.
  7. Bake for 33-37 minutes until the edges turn golden brown and a toothpick comes out clean.
  8. Let the bars cool in the pan for 10 minutes before lifting out and slicing into 16 squares.

Nutrition

Serving: 1squareCalories: 180kcalCarbohydrates: 24gProtein: 2gFat: 8gSaturated Fat: 5gMonounsaturated Fat: 3gCholesterol: 30mgSodium: 100mgPotassium: 150mgFiber: 1gSugar: 12gVitamin A: 300IUVitamin C: 2mgCalcium: 10mgIron: 1mg

Notes

Ensure butter is at room temperature and mix gently after adding flour to avoid dense bars. Store leftovers in an airtight container for freshness.

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