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Irresistible Chocolate Chip Banana Bars for Quick Bliss

Delicious Chocolate Chip Banana Bars made with overripe bananas, perfect for any dessert lover.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 33 minutes
Cooling Time 30 minutes
Total Time 45 minutes
Servings: 16 bars
Course: Desserts
Cuisine: American
Calories: 180
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Batter
  • 1/2 cup Unsalted Butter Ensures moisture and richness—let it sit at room temperature for easy mixing.
  • 1 cup Light Brown Sugar Adds sweetness and caramel notes—feel free to swap with white sugar.
  • 1 large Egg Acts as a binder for all your ingredients, giving a lovely texture.
  • 1 1/2 tsp Vanilla Extract Infuses depth of flavor—almond extract works well as a substitute.
  • 1/2 tsp Fine Salt Enhances the sweetness of the bars—switch to kosher salt but measure carefully.
  • 1 cup All-Purpose Flour Provides necessary structure—gluten-free flour blends can work as a substitute.
  • 1 cup Mashed Overripe Banana The star of the show for moisture and rich flavor—bake fresh bananas to ripen if needed.
  • 3/4 cup Chocolate Chips Brings a gooey texture and bursts of chocolate flavor; mini chocolate chips ensure even distribution.

Equipment

  • 8x8-inch Baking Pan
  • Mixing Bowl
  • Electric mixer
  • Spatula

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions for Moist Chocolate Chip Banana Bars
  1. Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C) and line an 8x8-inch baking pan with parchment paper.
  2. In a large mixing bowl, cream the softened unsalted butter and light brown sugar together for about 2 minutes.
  3. Add the egg, vanilla extract, and fine salt to the butter-sugar mixture and mix until fully combined and smooth.
  4. Gradually add the all-purpose flour and fold it gently into the mixture until just combined.
  5. Gently fold in the chocolate chips and reserve a handful for topping.
  6. Pour the batter into the prepared baking pan and sprinkle the reserved chocolate chips on top.
  7. Bake for 33-37 minutes until the edges turn golden brown and the center is set.
  8. Allow the bars to cool completely in the pan before slicing into 16 squares.

Nutrition

Serving: 1barCalories: 180kcalCarbohydrates: 24gProtein: 2gFat: 8gSaturated Fat: 5gMonounsaturated Fat: 3gCholesterol: 25mgSodium: 100mgPotassium: 140mgFiber: 1gSugar: 12gVitamin A: 200IUVitamin C: 3mgCalcium: 15mgIron: 1mg

Notes

For best results, use overripe bananas and ensure to not overmix the batter.

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