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Irresistibly Soft Chocolate Chip Banana Bread Bars

These Chocolate Chip Banana Bread Bars are soft, chewy, and perfect for any occasion, combining the comfort of bananas and chocolate.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Cooling Time 30 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 10 minutes
Servings: 12 bars
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: American
Calories: 200
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

Batter Ingredients
  • 3-4 large ripe bananas mashed
  • ½ cup butter melted
  • 1 cup brown sugar or white sugar
  • 2 large eggs or flax eggs for vegan option
  • 1 cup all-purpose flour or whole wheat or gluten-free blend
  • 1 teaspoon baking powder
  • ½ teaspoon baking soda
  • 1 teaspoon cinnamon optional
  • ¼ teaspoon salt
  • 1 cup semi-sweet chocolate chips reserve some for topping
  • ½ cup nuts optional, like walnuts or pecans

Equipment

  • 9x13 inch baking pan
  • large mixing bowl
  • spatula
  • whisk
  • parchment paper

Method
 

Baking Instructions
  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a 9x13-inch baking pan with parchment paper.
  2. Mash 3-4 ripe bananas in a large mixing bowl until smooth.
  3. Stir in the melted butter, brown sugar, eggs, and vanilla extract until combined.
  4. Gently fold in the flour, baking powder, cinnamon, and salt until just combined.
  5. Fold in the chocolate chips, reserving a handful for later.
  6. Pour the batter into the prepared baking pan and sprinkle reserved chocolate chips on top.
  7. Bake for 25-30 minutes until edges are golden and a toothpick comes out with a few moist crumbs.
  8. Cool for at least 30 minutes before lifting from the pan and slicing into squares.

Nutrition

Serving: 1barCalories: 200kcalCarbohydrates: 30gProtein: 2gFat: 8gSaturated Fat: 5gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 2gCholesterol: 30mgSodium: 150mgPotassium: 200mgFiber: 1gSugar: 12gVitamin A: 300IUVitamin C: 3mgCalcium: 30mgIron: 1mg

Notes

Use very ripe bananas for optimal sweetness. Avoid overmixing for best texture.

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