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Chocolate Chip Banana Bars

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These Chocolate Chip Banana Bars are a delightful treat that combine the rich flavor of ripe bananas with the sweetness of chocolate chips. Tender, moist, and perfect for using up overripe bananas, they make for a delicious dessert or snack.

  • Total Time: 45 minutes
  • Yield: 16 bars

Ingredients

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

  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Line an 8×8-inch baking dish with parchment paper and lightly spray it with cooking spray. Set aside.
  2. Cream together the unsalted butter and brown sugar until the mixture is lighter in color (about 2 minutes).
  3. Add the egg, vanilla extract, and fine salt, and mix until fully combined.
  4. Gradually mix in the all-purpose flour, mixing on low speed until just combined.
  5. Fold in the mashed bananas until evenly incorporated into the batter.
  6. Gently fold in the chocolate chips, reserving a few to sprinkle on top of the batter before baking.
  7. Pour the batter into the prepared pan, spreading it evenly. Sprinkle the reserved chocolate chips on top of the batter.
  8. Bake for 33-37 minutes, or until the edges are golden brown and the center is set. Be sure to rotate the pan halfway through to ensure even baking.
  9. Let the bars cool in the pan on a wire rack before cutting into 16 squares with a sharp, warm knife.

Notes

  • These bars can be stored at room temperature for up to 3 days or in the fridge for up to a week.
  • For a vegan option, replace the butter with plant-based butter and the egg with a flax egg or chia egg.
  • Can be made ahead and stored in an airtight container for up to a week or frozen for up to a month.
  • For cleaner cuts, use a sharp, warm knife and wipe it with a paper towel after each cut.
  • Author: Julia
  • Prep Time: 10 minutes
  • Cook Time: 35 minutes
  • Category: Dessert
  • Method: Baking
  • Cuisine: American
  • Diet: Vegetarian

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1 bar
  • Calories: 220
  • Sugar: 20g
  • Sodium: 130mg
  • Fat: 10g
  • Saturated Fat: 6g
  • Unsaturated Fat: 3g
  • Trans Fat: 0g
  • Carbohydrates: 31g
  • Fiber: 2g
  • Protein: 2g
  • Cholesterol: 35mg

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