Description
Indulge in the deliciousness of Chocolate Chip Banana Bars, a perfect blend of rich chocolate and sweet bananas. These bars are moist, chewy, and incredibly easy to make, making them an ideal treat for breakfast, snacks, or dessert. With just a handful of simple ingredients, you can whip up a batch that will impress your family and friends. Whether enjoyed warm with a scoop of ice cream or as an on-the-go snack, these Chocolate Chip Banana Bars promise to satisfy your cravings and bring smiles all around.
Ingredients
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- ½ cup unsalted butter
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- ½ teaspoon baking powder
- ½ teaspoon salt
- ¾ cup light brown sugar
- 1 large egg
- 1 cup mashed bananas (about 2 medium bananas)
- 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
- ¾ cup mini chocolate chips
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (177°C) and prepare an 8×8 baking pan with parchment paper.
- Melt the butter in a microwave-safe bowl and let it cool slightly.
- In another bowl, whisk together flour, baking powder, and salt.
- In a large mixing bowl, combine cooled butter and brown sugar until smooth. Mix in the egg, mashed bananas, and vanilla extract.
- Gradually fold in the dry ingredients until just combined; add mini chocolate chips.
- Pour the batter into the prepared pan, smoothing it out evenly. Bake for 30–35 minutes until set.
- Allow to cool before slicing into squares and enjoying.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 35 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 180
- Sugar: 12g
- Sodium: 120mg
- Fat: 7g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 27g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 25mg