Description
Chocolate Chip Banana Bars are a delightful treat that perfectly marry the sweetness of ripe bananas with gooey chocolate chips. These bars evoke warm memories of family gatherings and are an easy-to-make dessert for any occasion. With a soft, chewy texture and rich flavor, they are sure to be a hit whether enjoyed as an afternoon snack or served at celebrations.
Ingredients
Scale
- 3 medium ripe bananas (mashed)
- 1 cup all-purpose flour (sifted)
- 1/2 cup granulated sugar
- 1/2 cup brown sugar (light or dark)
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter (melted)
- 2 large eggs (room temperature)
- 1 tsp baking powder
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 1 cup semi-sweet or dark chocolate chips
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease a 9×13 inch baking pan.
- In a large bowl, mash the ripe bananas until smooth, leaving some chunks for texture if desired.
- Mix in melted butter, granulated sugar, brown sugar, eggs, and vanilla extract until creamy.
- In another bowl, whisk together flour and baking powder, then gently fold into the wet mixture until just combined.
- Fold in chocolate chips evenly throughout the batter.
- Pour the batter into the prepared pan and bake for 25-30 minutes or until a toothpick inserted comes out clean.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 210
- Sugar: 15g
- Sodium: 130mg
- Fat: 9g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 32g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 40mg