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Chocolate Chip Banana Bars Recipe

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Delicious and moist Chocolate Chip Banana Bars made with ripe bananas, brown sugar, and chocolate chips. These bars combine the rich sweetness of bananas with gooey chocolate chips for a perfect treat that’s easy to make and perfect for snack time or dessert.

Ingredients

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Wet Ingredients

  • 1/2 cup (1 stick) unsalted butter, room temperature (113g)
  • 1 large egg, room temperature (56g)
  • 1 cup mashed overripe banana – about 2 large bananas (250g)
  • 1 1/2 tsp vanilla extract or vanilla bean paste (6g)

Dry Ingredients

  • 1 cup packed light brown sugar (200g)
  • 1/2 tsp fine salt (3g)
  • 1 cup all-purpose flour (125g)

Other

  • 3/4 cup chocolate chips, chopped (125g)

Instructions

  1. Preheat oven and prepare pan: Preheat the oven to 350°F / 175°C. Line an 8×8-inch baking dish with parchment paper and spray with cooking spray. Set aside.
  2. Cream butter and sugar: In a large bowl or the bowl of a stand mixer, cream together the unsalted butter and packed brown sugar using a stand or hand mixer on medium-high speed for about 2 minutes until the mixture becomes lighter in color. Alternatively, use a whisk and very soft butter.
  3. Add egg, vanilla, and salt: Mix in the large egg, vanilla extract, and fine salt on medium-low speed until fully combined, scraping the sides and bottom of the bowl as needed.
  4. Incorporate flour: Add the all-purpose flour and mix on low speed until just combined. Avoid overmixing to keep the bars tender.
  5. Fold in bananas: Gently fold the mashed bananas into the batter until fully incorporated.
  6. Add chocolate chips: Fold in most of the chocolate chips, reserving a few to sprinkle on top before baking.
  7. Transfer batter to pan: Pour the batter into the prepared baking dish and evenly spread it out. Sprinkle the reserved chocolate chips on top for extra chocolatey goodness.
  8. Bake: Bake for 33-37 minutes, or until the edges turn golden brown and the center is set. Rotate the pan halfway through baking for even cooking.
  9. Cool and slice: Remove the pan from the oven and allow the bars to cool completely in the pan on a wire rack. Once cooled, carefully remove the bars and cut into 16 squares using a warm knife for clean cuts, wiping the blade between cuts.
  10. Store: Store bars at room temperature covered or in an airtight container for a few days, or refrigerate for up to a week.

Notes

  • Use overripe bananas for maximum sweetness and moisture.
  • Be careful not to overmix once flour is added to prevent dense bars.
  • Using a warm knife and wiping it between cuts helps achieve clean slices.
  • Bars keep well refrigerated and can be warmed slightly before serving.
  • You can substitute mini chocolate chips if preferred for better distribution.

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