Chocolate Chip Banana Bars
Soft, chewy, and utterly irresistible, these Chocolate Chip Banana Bars combine the natural sweetness of ripe bananas with the gooey decadence of melted chocolate chips for a dessert you’ll crave again and again. With just 10 minutes of prep time, these bars are quick, easy, and perfect for using up overripe bananas. The buttery batter is infused with vanilla and rich brown sugar to create a moist and flavorful base, while a sprinkle of chocolate chips on top adds an Instagram-worthy touch. Ideal for snacks, potlucks, or simple weeknight treats, this one-pan wonder is baked to golden perfection in under 30 minutes. Serve these banana bars warm or let them cool completely for easy slicing and sharing—either way, they’re sure to disappear in no time!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 2 pieces ripe bananas
- 0.5 cup unsalted butter, melted
- 0.75 cup granulated sugar
- 0.25 cup light brown sugar, packed
- 1 piece large egg
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1.5 cups all-purpose flour
- 0.5 teaspoon baking soda
- 0.25 teaspoon salt
- 1 cup chocolate chips
Instructions
Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C). Line a 9x9-inch (or 8x8-inch for thicker bars) baking pan with parchment paper, leaving an overhang for easy removal.
In a large mixing bowl, mash the ripe bananas with a fork until smooth.
Stir in the melted butter, granulated sugar, and brown sugar until well combined.
Add the egg and vanilla extract, whisking until fully incorporated.
In a separate medium bowl, combine the all-purpose flour, baking soda, and salt. Mix well.
Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, stirring until just combined. Do not overmix.
Fold in the chocolate chips, reserving a small handful to sprinkle on top of the batter for presentation.
Pour the batter into the prepared pan and spread it evenly with a spatula. Sprinkle the reserved chocolate chips over the top.
Bake for 25-30 minutes, or until the edges are golden brown and a toothpick inserted into the center comes out with only a few moist crumbs (not wet batter).
Remove from the oven and let the bars cool completely in the pan on a wire rack.
Once cooled, use the parchment paper overhang to lift the bars out of the pan. Slice into 12 squares or rectangles and serve. Enjoy!
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
3641 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 170.6 g | 219% | |
| Saturated Fat | 102.8 g | 514% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 2.2 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 444 mg | 148% | |
| Sodium | 1343 mg | 58% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 535.2 g | 195% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 24.4 g | 87% | |
| Total Sugars | 351.3 g | ||
| Protein | 38.0 g | 76% | |
| Vitamin D | 1.0 mcg | 5% | |
| Calcium | 204 mg | 16% | |
| Iron | 17.2 mg | 96% | |
| Potassium | 2028 mg | 43% | |
*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.
