Description
Savor easy irresistible Chocolate Chip Banana Bars that blend rich chocolate with ripe bananas for a decadent treat you cant resist
3 ripe bananas1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened1 cup brown sugar2 large eggs1 teaspoon vanilla extract1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour1 teaspoon baking powder1 teaspoon baking soda1/2 teaspoon salt1 cup chocolate chipsOptional: Nuts (e.g., walnuts or pecans)Optional: CinnamonOptional: Dried fruits (e.g., cranberries or raisins)
Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease a 9×13-inch baking pan or line it with parchment paper.In a large mixing bowl, mash the ripe bananas with a fork until smooth.Add the softened butter to the bananas and mix well until combined.Stir in the brown sugar, eggs, and vanilla extract until well blended.In a separate bowl, whisk together the all-purpose flour, baking powder, baking soda, and salt.Gradually add the dry ingredients to the banana mixture, stirring until just combined.Fold in the chocolate chips until evenly distributed.Pour the batter into the baking pan and spread it out evenly.Bake for 25-30 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.Let the bars cool in the pan for 10 minutes before transferring to a wire rack to cool completely. - Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cool time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Calories: 180 calories
- Sugar: 12 grams
- Fat: 7 grams
- Saturated Fat: 7 grams
- Carbohydrates: 29 grams
- Fiber: 1 gram
- Protein: 2 grams
