Description
These Chocolate Chip Banana Bars are a deliciously moist and sweet treat perfect for using ripe bananas. With a tender crumb infused with cinnamon and loaded with semi-sweet chocolate chips, they make an easy dessert or snack that everyone will love.
Ingredients
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Wet Ingredients
- 2 ripe bananas (mashed)
- ½ cup unsalted butter (melted)
- ¾ cup brown sugar (packed)
- 1 large egg
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Dry Ingredients
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- ½ teaspoon baking soda
- ¼ teaspoon salt
- ½ teaspoon ground cinnamon
Add-ins
- ¾ cup semi-sweet chocolate chips
Instructions
- Prepare Pan: Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease or line an 8×8-inch baking pan with parchment paper for easy removal and cleanup.
- Mix Wet Ingredients: In a large bowl, combine the mashed bananas, melted butter, brown sugar, egg, and vanilla extract. Stir together until the mixture is smooth and evenly blended.
- Combine Dry Ingredients: In a separate bowl, whisk together the all-purpose flour, baking soda, salt, and ground cinnamon. This ensures even distribution of the leavening agent and spices.
- Combine Wet and Dry: Gradually add the dry ingredient mixture to the banana mixture. Stir gently until just combined to avoid overmixing which can make the bars tough.
- Add Chocolate Chips: Fold in the semi-sweet chocolate chips evenly throughout the batter to ensure every bite has a chocolatey surprise.
- Bake: Pour the batter into your prepared pan and spread it out evenly for consistent baking. Bake in the preheated oven for 25–30 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
- Cool and Serve: Let the bars cool completely in the pan before cutting into 9 squares for neat and easy serving.
Notes
- For a cakier texture, increase the flour to 1 ¼ cups.
- Optional additions: Add chopped walnuts for crunch or swap semi-sweet chocolate chips with dark chocolate chips for a richer flavor.
- Store bars in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3 days to maintain freshness.
