Description
Indulge in the delightful flavors of these Banana Chocolate Chip Bars, a perfect solution for those overripe bananas sitting on your counter. These bars are soft, chewy, and bursting with chocolatey goodness, making them an ideal treat for any occasion—whether you’re hosting a gathering, enjoying a cozy night in, or simply craving something sweet. With quick prep and easy cleanup, you’ll find this recipe a go-to delight that everyone will adore!
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 the oven to 350°F. Line and grease an 8×8 baking pan with parchment paper.
- In a mixing bowl, cream together the softened butter and brown sugar until light and fluffy.
- Add the egg, vanilla extract, and salt; mix until combined.
- Gently fold in the flour until just incorporated.
- Fold in the mashed bananas and three-quarters of the chocolate chips.
- Pour into the prepared pan and sprinkle the remaining chocolate chips on top.
- Bake for 33-37 minutes until edges are golden brown and center is set but soft.
- Allow cooling completely before slicing into squares.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 35 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 square (45g)
- Calories: 180
- Sugar: 12g
- Sodium: 80mg
- Fat: 8g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 26g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 30mg