Chocolate Chip Banana Bars
Delightful bars made with overripe bananas and rich chocolate chips, perfect for a cozy treat.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Total Time: 40 minutes
- Yield: 12 bars 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
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- 3 ripe bananas, mashed
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, melted
- 1 cup brown sugar, packed
- 1/2 cup granulated sugar
- 2 large eggs
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1 cup semi-sweet chocolate chips
- 1/2 cup chopped walnuts or pecans (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease a 9×13-inch baking pan or line it with parchment paper.
- Mash the bananas in a large mixing bowl with the melted butter until well combined.
- Add the brown sugar and granulated sugar, stirring until smooth.
- Incorporate the eggs one at a time, mixing well after each addition, followed by the vanilla extract.
- Mix the flour, baking soda, and salt in a separate bowl.
- Combine the wet and dry ingredients, stirring until just combined.
- Fold in the chocolate chips and nuts, if using.
- Pour the batter into the prepared pan and spread it out evenly.
- Bake for 20-25 minutes, until a toothpick comes out clean.
- Cool in the pan for 10 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack to cool completely.
- Slice into bars and serve.
Notes
Make sure your bananas are very ripe for the best flavor. Store in an airtight container for up to 3 days or refrigerate for up to a week.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bar
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 18g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 38g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 60mg
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