Description
Indulge in the delightful taste of Banana Chocolate Chip Bars, a perfect solution for those overripe bananas sitting in your kitchen. These bars are soft, chewy, and packed with the luscious flavors of ripe bananas and rich chocolate. Ideal for breakfast, snacks, or dessert, they are bound to impress your family and friends. With just a few simple ingredients and an easy preparation process, these bars are perfect for both novice bakers and experienced cooks looking for a quick treat. Bake a batch today and enjoy the irresistible combination of banana and chocolate that will leave everyone craving more!
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 your oven to 350°F (175°C). Line an 8×8 baking pan with parchment paper and grease it lightly.
- In a mixing bowl, cream together softened butter and brown sugar until light and fluffy (about 2 minutes).
- Mix in the egg, vanilla extract, and salt until well combined.
- Gradually fold in the all-purpose flour until just incorporated.
- Gently fold in the mashed bananas along with three-quarters of the chocolate chips.
- Pour the batter into the prepared pan, spreading it evenly. Top with remaining chocolate chips.
- Bake for 33-37 minutes or until golden at the edges and set in the center.
- Allow to cool completely before slicing into squares.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 35 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bar (45g)
- Calories: 170
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 7g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 25g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 20mg