Description
Indulge in the delightful combination of flavors with these Chocolate Chip Banana Bars. They are a perfect solution for using up overripe bananas while satisfying your sweet tooth. With a soft, chewy texture and gooey chocolate chips, each bite is a burst of comfort. These bars are versatile enough to enjoy at breakfast, as an afternoon pick-me-up, or even as a satisfying dessert, they are quick and easy to prepare with just a few pantry staples.
Ingredients
Scale
- 3 ripe bananas
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 1/2 cup granulated sugar
- 1/2 teaspoon baking powder
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 cup melted butter
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1/2 cup chocolate chips
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease an 8×8-inch baking dish or line it with parchment paper.
- In a bowl, whisk together flour, baking powder, and salt; set aside.
- In another bowl, mash the ripe bananas until smooth. Stir in melted butter and sugar until combined.
- Mix in vanilla extract, then add dry ingredients gradually until just combined; avoid over-mixing.
- Fold in chocolate chips gently.
- Pour batter into the prepared dish, spreading evenly. Bake for 25-30 minutes or until golden brown and a toothpick comes out clean.
- Let cool before cutting into squares.
Notes
- For added crunch, consider mixing in chopped nuts such as walnuts or pecans.
- Experiment with spices like cinnamon for an extra flavor boost.
- These bars can be stored in an airtight container for up to three days or frozen for up to three months.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bar (50g)
- Calories: 150
- Sugar: 9g
- Sodium: 75mg
- Fat: 6g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 22g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 15mg