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Banana Chocolate Chip Bars

Deliciously Moist Banana Chocolate Chip Bars You’ll Love

These Banana Chocolate Chip Bars blend banana bread and blondies, offering a chewy texture and health boost.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 35 minutes
Cooling Time 30 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 20 minutes
Servings: 16 squares
Course: Desserts
Cuisine: American
Calories: 150
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

Batter Ingredients
  • 1/2 cup unsalted butter at room temperature
  • 1 cup light brown sugar can substitute with coconut sugar
  • 1 large egg at room temperature
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract can use vanilla bean paste
  • 1/2 teaspoon fine salt
  • 1 cup all-purpose flour can substitute with gluten-free blend
  • 2 large mashed overripe banana about 2 large bananas
  • 1 cup chocolate chips can use mini or dark chocolate

Equipment

  • Mixing bowl
  • Hand Mixer
  • 8x8-inch baking pan
  • Spatula
  • wire rack

Method
 

Baking Instructions
  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and prepare an 8x8-inch baking pan lined with parchment paper.
  2. Cream together room temperature unsalted butter and light brown sugar for about 2 minutes until fluffy.
  3. Add one large egg, vanilla extract, and fine salt; mix on low speed until combined.
  4. Sift in all-purpose flour and mix on low until just combined; then fold in the mashed overripe bananas.
  5. Fold in the chocolate chips gently, reserving a few for topping.
  6. Transfer the batter to the prepared pan, sprinkle reserved chocolate chips on top, and bake for 33-37 minutes.
  7. Allow the bars to cool completely in the pan before slicing them into 16 squares.

Nutrition

Serving: 1squareCalories: 150kcalCarbohydrates: 23gProtein: 2gFat: 6gSaturated Fat: 4gMonounsaturated Fat: 2gCholesterol: 30mgSodium: 100mgPotassium: 150mgFiber: 1gSugar: 10gVitamin A: 200IUVitamin C: 3mgCalcium: 20mgIron: 1mg

Notes

Use ripe bananas for the sweetest bars. Ensure butter and eggs are at room temperature for better mixing. Don't overmix to keep the bars tender.

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