Description
Indulge in these delicious Chocolate Chip Banana Bars that are moist, flavorful, and packed with sweet banana and chocolate chip goodness. A perfect treat for any time of day!
Ingredients
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For the Banana Bars:
- 1/2 cup (113 g) unsalted butter
- 1 cup (120 g) all-purpose flour
- 1/2 teaspoon baking powder
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 3/4 cup (150 g) light brown sugar
- 1 large egg, room temperature
- 1 cup mashed bananas (about 2 medium bananas)
- 2 teaspoons (10 ml) vanilla extract
- 3/4 cup (128 g) mini chocolate chips, divided
Instructions
- Preheat the oven: Preheat the oven to 350°F (177°C) and line an 8×8 (20 cm) pan with parchment paper.
- Melt the butter: Melt the butter in a microwave-safe bowl for 1 minute, cool for 10-15 minutes.
- Combine dry ingredients: Whisk flour, baking powder, and salt in a separate bowl.
- Mix wet ingredients: Whisk cooled butter with sugar, then add egg, bananas, and vanilla.
- Combine wet and dry: Stir in dry ingredients, then fold in chocolate chips.
- Bake: Spread batter in the pan, top with more chocolate chips, and bake for 30-35 minutes.
- Cool and slice: Cool completely, then slice and enjoy!
Notes
- Store these bars in an airtight container at room temperature for 3-4 days, or refrigerate for up to a week, or freeze for up to one month.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bar
- Calories: 210
- Sugar: 15g
- Sodium: 110mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 28g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 30mg
