Chango Bars Monkey Man
Indulge your sweet tooth with Chango Bars Monkey Man, a delightful fusion of ripe bananas, warm cinnamon, and rich chocolate chips baked into chewy, golden perfection. These easy-to-make banana dessert bars are made even better with the optional crunch of chopped pecans or walnuts, creating a texture that’s both soft and satisfying. Perfect for a quick snack, potluck treat, or weeknight dessert, this recipe comes together in just 45 minutes, making it a go-to for busy bakers. With a moist, cake-like consistency and sweet caramel undertones from brown sugar, these crowd-pleasing bars are a delicious way to use overripe bananas. Serve them warm for maximum flavor, and enjoy a dessert that’s as comforting as it is irresistible! Keywords: banana bars, chocolate chip dessert, easy baking recipe, banana dessert bars.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 0.5 cups unsalted butter
- 1 cups granulated sugar
- 0.5 cups light brown sugar, packed
- 2 large ripe bananas, mashed
- 1 teaspoons vanilla extract
- 2 large eggs
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoons baking powder
- 1 teaspoons ground cinnamon
- 0.25 teaspoons salt
- 1 cups semi-sweet chocolate chips
- 0.5 cups chopped pecans or walnuts (optional)
Instructions
Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease a 9x13-inch baking dish or line it with parchment paper for easy removal.
In a large mixing bowl, beat the butter, granulated sugar, and brown sugar together until creamy and well combined.
Add the mashed bananas, vanilla extract, and eggs to the bowl. Mix until smooth and fully incorporated.
In a separate bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, ground cinnamon, and salt.
Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, mixing gently until just combined. Do not overmix.
Fold in the chocolate chips and chopped nuts if using, ensuring they are evenly distributed throughout the batter.
Pour the batter into the prepared baking dish, spreading it out evenly with a spatula.
Bake in the preheated oven for 25-30 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out with a few moist crumbs but no wet batter.
Remove from the oven and allow the bars to cool completely in the pan on a wire rack before cutting into squares or bars.
Serve and enjoy! Store leftovers in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3 days.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
4014 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 146.4 g | 188% | |
| Saturated Fat | 63.5 g | 318% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 496 mg | 165% | |
| Sodium | 1222 mg | 53% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 671.0 g | 244% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 32.3 g | 115% | |
| Total Sugars | 424.6 g | ||
| Protein | 57.8 g | 116% | |
| Vitamin D | 2.0 mcg | 10% | |
| Calcium | 264 mg | 20% | |
| Iron | 20.3 mg | 113% | |
| Potassium | 1767 mg | 38% | |
*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.
