Deliciously Chewy Chocolate Chip Banana Bars You’ll Love
These Chocolate Chip Banana Bars turn overripe bananas into a delightful treat that will brighten your day.
Equipment
- Mixing bowl
- Baking Pan
- Spatula
- Oven
Ingredients
For the Batter
- 3 whole ripe bananas perfect for mashing
- ½ cup unsalted butter melted
- 1 cup brown sugar packed tightly
- ½ cup granulated sugar
- 2 large eggs
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
For the Dry Ingredients
- 1 ½ cups all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- ½ teaspoon salt
For the Mix-ins
- 1 cup semi-sweet chocolate chips
- ½ cup chopped walnuts or pecans optional
Instructions
Step-by-Step Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and prepare a 9x13-inch baking pan.
- Mash the bananas until smooth and mix with melted butter.
- Add both sugars to the banana and butter mixture, stir until smooth.
- Incorporate eggs and vanilla, mixing until fully blended.
- Whisk together dry ingredients in a separate bowl, then combine with wet ingredients.
- Fold in chocolate chips and nuts if desired.
- Pour batter into the prepared pan and spread evenly.
- Bake for 20-25 minutes, or until a toothpick comes out clean.
- Cool for 10 minutes in the pan, then transfer to a wire rack.
- Cut into squares and serve.
Notes
For best results, use overripe bananas and avoid overmixing the batter to maintain chewiness.
Nutrition
Serving: 1barCalories: 200kcalCarbohydrates: 30gProtein: 2gFat: 8gSaturated Fat: 5gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 2gCholesterol: 30mgSodium: 150mgPotassium: 150mgFiber: 1gSugar: 15gVitamin A: 5IUVitamin C: 10mgCalcium: 2mgIron: 4mg
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