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Banana Chocolate Chip Bars

Irresistibly Chewy Banana Chocolate Chip Bars You’ll Love

Deliciously chewy Banana Chocolate Chip Bars that blend banana bread's heartiness with blondies' indulgence.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 35 minutes
Cooling Time 30 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 20 minutes
Servings: 16 squares
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: American
Calories: 180
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Batter
  • 1/2 cup Unsalted Butter softened
  • 1 cup Brown Sugar
  • 1 large Egg or flax egg for vegan option
  • 1 teaspoon Vanilla Extract
  • 1/2 teaspoon Salt essential
  • 1 cup All-Purpose Flour or gluten-free blend
  • 2 large Mashed Overripe Banana
  • 3/4 cup Chocolate Chips reserve some for topping

Equipment

  • 8x8-inch baking dish
  • Mixing bowl
  • Spatula
  • stand mixer

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line an 8x8-inch baking dish with parchment paper.
  2. Cream the softened unsalted butter and brown sugar together for about 2 minutes until fluffy.
  3. Incorporate the egg, vanilla extract, and salt, mixing until fully combined.
  4. Gradually add all-purpose flour, mixing on low speed until just combined.
  5. Fold in the mashed bananas and chocolate chips, saving some chocolate chips for the top.
  6. Pour the batter into the prepared baking dish and sprinkle reserved chocolate chips on top.
  7. Bake for 33–37 minutes until edges are golden and a toothpick comes out mostly clean.
  8. Cool completely in the pan before slicing into 16 squares.

Nutrition

Serving: 1squareCalories: 180kcalCarbohydrates: 25gProtein: 2gFat: 8gSaturated Fat: 5gMonounsaturated Fat: 3gCholesterol: 35mgSodium: 150mgPotassium: 130mgFiber: 1gSugar: 12gVitamin A: 200IUVitamin C: 1mgCalcium: 15mgIron: 0.5mg

Notes

Ensure that your butter is at room temperature for even mixing and using overripe bananas enhances flavor.

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