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Banana Chocolate Chip Bars Recipe

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Deliciously moist Banana Chocolate Chip Bars made with ripe bananas, melted butter, and rich chocolate chips. These bars offer a perfect balance of sweet banana flavor with the indulgence of chocolate, baked to a gooey yet set texture in just over half an hour. Ideal for an easy snack or dessert, they come together quickly and require minimal preparation.

  • Total Time: 42-45 minutes
  • Yield: 9 bars (cut into 3x3 pieces)

Ingredients

Wet Ingredients

  • 1/2 cup unsalted butter (112 grams), melted and slightly cooled
  • 3/4 cup light brown sugar (157 grams), or 1/2 cup white sugar and 1/4 cup dark brown sugar
  • 1 large egg
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla bean paste
  • 3/4 cup mashed bananas (180 ml), about 2 bananas, depending on size

Dry Ingredients

  • 1 cup all-purpose flour (125 grams)
  • 1/2 teaspoon cinnamon
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt

Add-ins

  • 1 cup chocolate chips (180 grams)

Instructions

  1. Prepare the Pan: Preheat your oven to 350°F (180°C). Lightly grease an 8×8 inch (20×20 cm) baking pan and line it with parchment paper, allowing an overhang on the sides for easy removal, or simply grease the pan if not using parchment.
  2. Mix Butter and Sugar: In a large bowl, whisk together the melted butter and light brown sugar until fully combined.
  3. Add Egg and Vanilla: Whisk in the egg and vanilla bean paste until the mixture is smooth and well incorporated.
  4. Incorporate Dry Ingredients: Gently stir in the all-purpose flour, cinnamon, and salt with a rubber spatula just until there are no streaks or lumps of flour remaining; avoid overmixing.
  5. Add Bananas: Fold in the mashed bananas until evenly distributed throughout the batter.
  6. Fold in Chocolate Chips: Carefully fold in the chocolate chips to the batter, ensuring an even spread.
  7. Bake: Spoon the batter into the prepared baking pan, spreading it evenly. Bake in the center of the preheated oven for 32-35 minutes. The top should appear set and a toothpick inserted should come out clean or with melted chocolate chips, but not raw batter.
  8. Cool and Slice: Allow the bars to cool in the pan for at least one hour. If lined with parchment, use the overhang to lift the bars out onto a cutting board before slicing. If not lined, slice directly in the pan.

Notes

  • For a chewier, gooey texture, bake closer to 32 minutes; for a more cake-like texture, bake a few minutes longer.
  • You can substitute light brown sugar with a mix of white and dark brown sugar for a slightly different sweetness profile.
  • Ensure bananas are ripe for the best flavor and natural sweetness.
  • Use room temperature eggs to help the batter mix evenly.
  • Line the pan with parchment paper for easy removal and cleaner slicing.
  • Store bars in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3 days, or refrigerate for up to a week.
  • Author: Maya
  • Prep Time: 10 minutes
  • Cook Time: 32-35 minutes
  • Category: Dessert
  • Method: Baking
  • Cuisine: American

Find it online: https://recipeteach.com/banana-chocolate-chip-bars-recipe/