Description
Indulge in the deliciousness of Chocolate Chip Banana Bars, a perfect blend of ripe bananas and rich chocolate chips. These bars are moist, tender, and an excellent way to utilize overripe bananas that might go to waste. Whether enjoyed as a sweet snack, a dessert for gatherings, or even breakfast, their unique blondie-like texture will leave every banana lover craving more. With minimal preparation time and simple ingredients, this recipe is not just quick but also a delightful treat for any occasion.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter (113g)
- 1 cup packed light brown sugar (200g)
- 1 large egg (56g)
- 1 1/2 tsp vanilla extract (6g)
- 1/2 tsp fine salt (3g)
- 1 cup all-purpose flour (125g)
- 1 cup mashed overripe banana (about 2 large bananas) (250g)
- 3/4 cup chocolate chips, chopped (125g)
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease a 9×9 inch baking pan.
- In a mixing bowl, cream together the butter and brown sugar until smooth.
- Add the egg and vanilla extract; mix well.
- In another bowl, whisk together flour and salt. Gradually incorporate into the wet mixture until just combined.
- Fold in the mashed bananas and chocolate chips gently using a rubber spatula.
- Pour the batter into the prepared baking pan and spread evenly.
- Bake for about 35 minutes or until a toothpick inserted comes out clean.
- Allow to cool before slicing into bars.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 35 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 170
- Sugar: 12g
- Sodium: 90mg
- Fat: 7g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 25g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 27mg