Banana Chocolate Chip Bars
These irresistible Banana Chocolate Chip Bars are the perfect way to transform overripe bananas into a soft, chewy, and decadent treat. Packed with the natural sweetness of bananas, a touch of brown sugar for depth, and pockets of melty semi-sweet chocolate chips in every bite, these bars strike the ideal balance between fruity and indulgent. Ready in just 40 minutes, this one-bowl recipe is as easy as it is delicious, making it perfect for busy weeknights or a quick dessert. With a golden top and a moist, tender crumb, these dessert bars are a delightful twist on classic banana bread, baked in convenient bar form and great for sharing. Whether enjoyed as an afternoon snack or an after-dinner dessert, these Banana Chocolate Chip Bars are guaranteed to disappear quickly!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 3 large ripe bananas
- 0.5 cup unsalted butter (melted)
- 0.5 cup granulated sugar
- 0.25 cup light brown sugar (packed)
- 1 large egg
- 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 0.5 teaspoon baking powder
- 0.25 teaspoon salt
- 0.75 cup semi-sweet chocolate chips
Instructions
Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Line an 8x8-inch baking pan with parchment paper, leaving a slight overhang for easy removal, and lightly grease the parchment paper.
In a large mixing bowl, mash the ripe bananas until smooth using a fork or potato masher.
Add the melted butter, granulated sugar, and light brown sugar to the mashed bananas. Mix until well-combined.
Stir in the egg and vanilla extract until fully incorporated.
In a separate bowl, whisk together the all-purpose flour, baking powder, and salt.
Gradually add the dry ingredients to the banana mixture, mixing gently until just combined. Be careful not to overmix.
Fold in the semi-sweet chocolate chips, distributing them evenly through the batter.
Pour the batter into the prepared baking pan and spread it out evenly with a spatula.
Bake in the preheated oven for 25-30 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean or with just a few moist crumbs attached.
Remove the pan from the oven and let the bars cool completely in the pan on a wire rack.
Once cooled, lift the bars out using the parchment paper overhang, transfer them to a cutting board, and slice into 12 squares or rectangles.
Serve and enjoy your Banana Chocolate Chip Bars! Store leftovers in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3 days.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
2934 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 137.0 g | 176% | |
| Saturated Fat | 84.1 g | 420% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 444 mg | 148% | |
| Sodium | 915 mg | 40% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 431.1 g | 157% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 22.5 g | 80% | |
| Total Sugars | 277.7 g | ||
| Protein | 32.7 g | 65% | |
| Vitamin D | 1.0 mcg | 5% | |
| Calcium | 120 mg | 9% | |
| Iron | 10.7 mg | 59% | |
| Potassium | 1758 mg | 37% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
