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Chocolate Chip Banana Bars

Decadent Chocolate Chip Banana Bars for Sweet Cravings

Indulge in Chocolate Chip Banana Bars, a delightful blend of ripe bananas and chocolate chips for a sweet craving.
Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 25 minutes
Cooling Time 10 minutes
Total Time 50 minutes
Servings: 12 bars
Course: Dessert Recipes
Cuisine: American
Calories: 200

Ingredients
  

For the Batter
  • 3 pieces ripe bananas Overripe bananas provide natural sweetness and moisture.
  • ½ cup unsalted butter Adds richness and a tender texture to your bars.
  • 1 cup brown sugar Gives your bars a deep, caramel-like sweetness.
  • ½ cup granulated sugar Balances the overall sweetness of the dessert.
  • 2 large eggs Helps bind the ingredients together and adds richness.
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract Enhances the flavor, making your bars taste homemade.
  • 1 ½ cups all-purpose flour The base for your batter, ensuring the perfect structure.
  • 1 teaspoon baking soda Provides leavening for a light and fluffy texture.
  • ½ teaspoon salt Balances sweetness and intensifies the flavors.
  • 1 cup semi-sweet chocolate chips The star ingredient that brings chocolate goodness.
  • ½ cup chopped walnuts or pecans Optional for added crunch.

Equipment

  • oven
  • mixing bowl
  • spatula
  • 9x13 inch baking pan

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and prepare a 9x13-inch baking pan by greasing it with butter or lining it with parchment paper.
  2. In a large mixing bowl, combine mashed ripe bananas and melted unsalted butter until well mixed.
  3. Add brown sugar and granulated sugar to the banana mixture, stirring until smooth, then mix in eggs one at a time and stir in vanilla extract.
  4. In a separate bowl, whisk together all-purpose flour, baking soda, and salt, then fold into the banana-sugar mixture.
  5. Gradually incorporate the dry ingredients into the wet mixture until just combined.
  6. Fold in chocolate chips and nuts, ensuring even distribution.
  7. Pour the batter into the prepared pan and spread it evenly.
  8. Bake for 20-25 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted comes out clean or with few crumbs.
  9. Remove from oven and cool in pan for about 10 minutes before transferring to a wire rack.
  10. Once cooled, slice into squares and serve.

Nutrition

Serving: 1barCalories: 200kcalCarbohydrates: 30gProtein: 3gFat: 8gSaturated Fat: 4gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 3gCholesterol: 50mgSodium: 150mgPotassium: 200mgFiber: 1gSugar: 15gVitamin A: 200IUVitamin C: 3mgCalcium: 20mgIron: 1mg

Notes

For best results, use overripe bananas, avoid overmixing, and allow the bars to cool before cutting.

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