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Banana Chocolate Chip Bars

Chewy Banana Chocolate Chip Bars for a Sweet Treat Fix

These Banana Chocolate Chip Bars are a perfect blend of banana bread and fudgy goodness, offering an irresistible treat that’s quick and easy to make.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 35 minutes
Total Time 50 minutes
Servings: 9 bars
Course: Desserts
Cuisine: American
Calories: 180
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Batter
  • 1/2 cup Unsalted Butter softened to room temperature
  • 1 cup Light Brown Sugar can substitute with coconut sugar
  • 1 large Egg acts as binder
  • 1 1/2 teaspoons Vanilla Extract or vanilla bean paste for bolder flavor
  • 1/2 teaspoon Fine Salt balances sweetness
  • 1 cup All-Purpose Flour can substitute with gluten-free flour
  • 1 cup Mashed Overripe Banana about 2 large bananas
  • 3/4 cup Chocolate Chips
For the Topping
  • 2 tablespoons Extra Chocolate Chips for sprinkling on top

Equipment

  • mixing bowl
  • Stand mixer
  • 8x8-inch baking dish

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions for Banana Chocolate Chip Bars
  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
  2. Line an 8x8-inch baking dish with parchment paper and lightly spray it with cooking spray.
  3. Cream together 1/2 cup of unsalted butter and 1 cup of light brown sugar in a large mixing bowl for about 2 minutes.
  4. Add 1 large egg, 1 1/2 teaspoons of vanilla extract, and 1/2 teaspoon of fine salt to the mixture and mix on low speed until just combined.
  5. Gradually add in 1 cup of all-purpose flour, mixing on low speed until just combined.
  6. Fold in 1 cup of mashed overripe bananas and 3/4 cup of chocolate chips gently.
  7. Pour the batter into the prepared baking dish and sprinkle reserved chocolate chips over the top.
  8. Bake for 33-37 minutes until edges are golden brown and center is set but soft.
  9. Allow to cool for about 10 minutes before transferring to a wire rack or cutting the bars directly in the pan.

Nutrition

Serving: 1barCalories: 180kcalCarbohydrates: 26gProtein: 2gFat: 8gSaturated Fat: 5gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 2gCholesterol: 25mgSodium: 150mgPotassium: 160mgFiber: 1gSugar: 12gVitamin A: 290IUVitamin C: 3mgCalcium: 20mgIron: 1mg

Notes

These bars are best stored at room temperature in an airtight container for up to 3 days. They can also be refrigerated for up to a week or frozen for up to a month.

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