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Banana Chocolate Chip Bars

Irresistibly Moist Banana Chocolate Chip Bars You’ll Love

These Banana Chocolate Chip Bars are a moist and fudgy treat, perfect for using up overripe bananas and indulgent yet guilt-free.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 37 minutes
Cooling Time 15 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 7 minutes
Servings: 12 bars
Course: Desserts
Cuisine: American
Calories: 200
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Batter
  • 1/2 cup Unsalted Butter softened
  • 1 cup Light Brown Sugar can be swapped for coconut sugar
  • 1 large Egg room temperature
  • 1.5 teaspoons Vanilla Extract or vanilla bean paste
  • 0.5 teaspoon Fine Salt
  • 1 cup All-Purpose Flour can be replaced with gluten-free flour
  • 1 cup Mashed Overripe Banana the more overripe, the better
  • 3/4 cup Chocolate Chips mini chips or dark chocolate chunks work well

Equipment

  • mixing bowl
  • electric mixer
  • 8x8-inch baking dish
  • parchment paper

Method
 

Step‑by‑Step Instructions
  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Line an 8x8-inch baking dish with parchment paper.
  2. Cream together softened unsalted butter and light brown sugar until fluffy, about 2 minutes.
  3. Mix in one large egg, 1½ teaspoons of vanilla extract, and ½ teaspoon of fine salt until combined.
  4. Gradually add 1 cup of all-purpose flour, mixing until just combined.
  5. Fold in 1 cup of mashed overripe banana and ¾ cup of chocolate chips, reserving some chips for topping.
  6. Pour the batter into the prepared baking dish and sprinkle reserved chocolate chips on top. Bake for 33–37 minutes.
  7. Let the bars cool in the pan for 10–15 minutes before lifting them out and cooling completely on a wire rack.

Nutrition

Serving: 1barCalories: 200kcalCarbohydrates: 30gProtein: 2gFat: 8gSaturated Fat: 5gMonounsaturated Fat: 3gCholesterol: 30mgSodium: 150mgPotassium: 120mgFiber: 1gSugar: 14gVitamin A: 250IUVitamin C: 3mgCalcium: 15mgIron: 1mg

Notes

For best results, use overripe bananas and ensure all ingredients are at room temperature. Check for doneness around 33 minutes baking time.

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