Description
Indulge in the delightful sweetness of Banana Chocolate Chip Bars, a perfect way to use up overripe bananas! These moist and chewy blondies combine the natural flavor of ripe bananas with rich chocolate chips, creating an irresistible treat that’s great for any occasion. Whether you’re looking for a quick snack, a dessert for gatherings, or a special breakfast option, these bars will satisfy your sweet cravings. Easy to prepare with simple ingredients, they also freeze well—so you can always have a delicious treat on hand.
Ingredients
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- 1/2 cup unsalted butter (softened)
- 1 cup packed brown sugar
- 1 large egg
- 1 1/2 tsp vanilla extract
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 1 cup mashed overripe bananas (about 2 large)
- 3/4 cup chocolate chips
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C) and line an 8×8 baking pan with parchment paper.
- Cream together softened butter and brown sugar until light and fluffy.
- Mix in the egg, vanilla extract, and salt until fully combined.
- Gently fold in all-purpose flour until just incorporated.
- Add mashed bananas and chocolate chips; fold carefully.
- Pour the batter into the prepared pan and sprinkle remaining chocolate chips on top.
- Bake for 33–37 minutes until edges are golden and center is set.
- Allow to cool completely before cutting into squares.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 35 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 square (45g)
- Calories: 178
- Sugar: 12g
- Sodium: 91mg
- Fat: 7g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 26g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 22mg