Description
Chocolate Chip Banana Bars are the perfect blend of sweet ripe bananas and rich chocolate chips, creating an irresistible treat that’s ideal for breakfast, snacks, or dessert. This easy recipe yields moist, chewy bars that stand out from traditional banana bread. With just 15 minutes of prep time, you can whip up these delicious bars that are sure to delight family and friends. Enjoy them warm or at room temperature, and feel free to customize with your favorite mix-ins!
Ingredients
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- ½ cup unsalted butter
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- ½ teaspoon baking powder
- ½ teaspoon salt
- ¾ cup light brown sugar
- 1 large egg
- 1 cup mashed bananas (about 2 medium)
- 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
- ¾ cup mini chocolate chips
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (177°C) and prepare an 8×8 inch baking pan with parchment paper.
- Melt the butter in a microwave-safe bowl, allowing it to cool slightly.
- In a mixing bowl, whisk together flour, baking powder, and salt.
- In another bowl, combine cooled butter and brown sugar until smooth. Add the egg, mashed bananas, and vanilla; mix well.
- Gradually stir dry ingredients into the wet mixture until just combined. Fold in mini chocolate chips.
- Pour batter into the prepared pan and top with extra chocolate chips if desired. Bake for 30-35 minutes.
- Cool completely before slicing into squares.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 35 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bar (45g)
- Calories: 165
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 90mg
- Fat: 7g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 23g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 20mg