Description
Indulge in the delightful taste of Banana Chocolate Chip Bars, the perfect solution for overripe bananas. These easy-to-make bars are soft, chewy, and packed with rich chocolate chips, making them a favorite among kids and adults alike. Ready in just under an hour, they’re ideal for any occasion—be it a quick dessert or a sweet snack. With their moist texture and delicious flavor, they’ll surely become a staple in your dessert repertoire. Serve them warm with ice cream or as part of a dessert platter, and watch as they disappear!
Ingredients
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- 1/2 cup unsalted butter (softened)
- 1 cup packed brown sugar
- 1 large egg (room temperature)
- 1 1/2 tsp vanilla extract
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 1 cup mashed overripe bananas (about 2 large)
- 3/4 cup chocolate chips
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Line an 8×8 baking pan with parchment paper.
- Cream together softened butter and brown sugar until light and fluffy (about 2 minutes).
- Beat in the egg, followed by vanilla extract and salt until well combined.
- Gently fold in flour until just incorporated.
- Mix in mashed bananas and chocolate chips until evenly distributed.
- Pour batter into the prepared pan; sprinkle additional chocolate chips on top.
- Bake for 33-37 minutes or until edges are golden brown and center is set.
- Allow to cool completely before slicing into bars.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 35 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bar (40g)
- Calories: 160
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 75mg
- Fat: 7g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 23g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 20mg