Description
Chocolate Chip Banana Bars are a delightful treat that combines the rich flavors of ripe bananas and melted chocolate in every bite. This easy recipe transforms overripe bananas into moist, chewy bars that are perfect for snacking or dessert.
Ingredients
Scale
- 3 overripe bananas
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- ½ cup brown sugar
- ¼ cup granulated sugar
- 2 eggs
- ½ cup chocolate chips
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- ½ tsp baking soda
- ¼ tsp salt
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and prepare a baking pan by greasing it or lining it with parchment paper.
- In a large bowl, mash the overripe bananas until smooth.
- Add the sugars, eggs, and vanilla extract to the mashed bananas; mix until combined.
- In another bowl, whisk together flour, baking soda, and salt; gradually incorporate this dry mixture into the wet ingredients until just combined.
- Gently fold in the chocolate chips.
- Pour the batter into the prepared pan and spread evenly. Bake for 25-30 minutes or until golden brown and a toothpick comes out clean.
Notes
- Use bananas with plenty of brown spots for optimal sweetness.
- For added texture, fold in nuts like walnuts or pecans along with chocolate chips.
- Store leftovers in an airtight container; they can last up to three days at room temperature or up to a week in the refrigerator.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bar (50g)
- Calories: 160
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 70mg
- Fat: 5g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 25g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 30mg