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Banana Chocolate Chip Bars

Banana Chocolate Chip Bars
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Banana Chocolate Chip Bars are soft, moist, and chewy homemade bars combining the natural sweetness and moisture of very ripe bananas with melty chocolate chips. Easy to make with simple pantry staples, these bars are perfect for breakfast, snacks, or dessert and customizable to suit your taste and dietary needs.

Ingredients

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Wet Ingredients

  • 3 ripe bananas
  • 1/2 cup (115g) melted butter
  • 1 cup (200g) sugar (brown or white)
  • 2 large eggs
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract

Dry Ingredients

  • 1 1/2 cups (190g) all-purpose flour
  • 1 teaspoon baking soda
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt

Add-ins

  • 1 cup (175g) chocolate chips

Instructions

  1. Preheat and Prepare: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease or line an 8×8-inch baking pan with parchment paper for easy removal of the bars.
  2. Mash the Bananas: In a large bowl, mash the 3 ripe bananas until smooth but still slightly chunky to maintain texture.
  3. Mix Wet Ingredients: Add melted butter, sugar, eggs, and vanilla extract to the mashed bananas. Whisk everything together until well combined.
  4. Combine Dry Ingredients: In a separate bowl, sift together the all-purpose flour, baking soda, and salt to distribute the leavening evenly.
  5. Bring It All Together: Gradually fold the dry ingredients into the wet mixture until just combined, being careful not to overmix to keep the bars tender.
  6. Add Chocolate Chips: Gently fold in the chocolate chips, reserving a few to sprinkle on top if you want an extra chocolaty crust.
  7. Bake: Pour the batter into the prepared pan and spread evenly. Bake for 25-30 minutes or until a toothpick inserted comes out with a few moist crumbs.
  8. Cool and Slice: Let the bars cool completely in the pan before cutting into squares to keep them intact and chewy.

Notes

  • Use overripe bananas with plenty of brown spots or fully brown skins for enhanced sweetness and moisture.
  • Do not overmix the batter; fold ingredients gently to avoid tough bars.
  • Use room temperature ingredients to help everything blend smoothly.
  • Check baking time starting at 20 minutes as ovens vary to avoid overbaking.
  • Optionally, chill batter for 30 minutes before baking for firmer bars.

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