Description
Soft, chewy, and irresistibly delicious, these chocolate chip banana bars are the perfect treat for breakfast, snack time, or dessert. A delightful way to use up ripe bananas and satisfy your sweet tooth!
Ingredients
- 3 ripe bananas, mashed
- 1 ½ cups all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- ½ teaspoon salt
- ½ cup unsalted butter, melted
- ¾ cup granulated sugar
- 1 large egg
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 cup chocolate chips
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease or line a 9×9-inch baking pan with parchment paper.
- In a large bowl, mash the ripe bananas until smooth.
- Stir in the melted butter, sugar, egg, and vanilla extract until well combined.
- In a separate bowl, whisk together the flour, baking soda, and salt.
- Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet mixture, stirring until just combined. Avoid overmixing.
- Fold in the chocolate chips evenly.
- Pour the batter into the prepared baking pan and spread it evenly.
- Bake for 25–30 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.
- Allow the bars to cool in the pan for 10 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack to cool completely.
- Slice into squares and enjoy!
Notes
1️⃣ Use Overripe Bananas: The riper the bananas, the better! They add natural sweetness and a moist texture to your bars. Look for bananas with brown spots for optimal flavor.
2️⃣ Don’t Overmix the Batter: When combining the wet and dry ingredients, mix just until incorporated. Overmixing can lead to dense, tough bars instead of soft and chewy ones.
3️⃣ Check for Doneness: Bake until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean or with a few moist crumbs. Overbaking can dry out the bars, so keep an eye on them in the last few minutes.
- Prep Time: 10 MIN
- Cook Time: 30 MIN