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Chocolate Chip Banana Bars Recipe

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  • Author: Molly
  • Total Time: 45 minutes
  • Yield: 16 bars

Description

These Chocolate Chip Banana Bars are moist, tender, and bursting with banana flavor, tasting just like banana blondies. Perfect for using up ripe bananas, they combine the richness of brown sugar and butter with gooey chocolate chips for a delightful treat any time of day.

Ingredients

Chocolate Chip Banana Bars

  • 1/2 cup (1 stick) unsalted butter, room temperature (113g)
  • 1 cup packed light brown sugar (200g)
  • 1 large egg, room temperature (56g)
  • 1 1/2 tsp vanilla extract or vanilla bean paste (6g)
  • 1/2 tsp fine salt (3g)
  • 1 cup all-purpose flour (125g)
  • 1 cup mashed overripe banana – about 2 large bananas (250g)
  • 3/4 cup chocolate chips, chopped (125g)

Instructions

  1. Preheat Oven and Prepare Pan: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Line an 8×8-inch baking dish with parchment paper and spray it with cooking spray to prevent sticking. Set aside.
  2. Cream Butter and Sugar: In a large bowl or the bowl of a stand mixer, cream together the softened unsalted butter and packed light brown sugar using a stand or hand mixer at medium-high speed for about 2 minutes, until the mixture turns lighter in color. Alternatively, use a whisk if mixing by hand, ensuring the butter is very soft.
  3. Add Egg, Vanilla, and Salt: Mix in the large egg, vanilla extract, and fine salt at medium-low speed until all ingredients are combined. Scrape down the sides and bottom of the bowl as needed with a rubber spatula to ensure even mixing.
  4. Incorporate Flour: Add the all-purpose flour to the mixture and mix on low speed just until combined—do not overmix to maintain a tender texture.
  5. Fold in Mashed Banana: Gently fold the mashed overripe bananas into the batter until fully incorporated, adding moisture and natural sweetness.
  6. Add Chocolate Chips: Fold in the chopped chocolate chips, reserving a few to sprinkle on top of the batter before baking to create a lovely chocolatey crust.
  7. Transfer Batter and Garnish: Pour the batter into the prepared baking dish, smoothing the top and sprinkling the reserved chocolate chips evenly over the surface.
  8. Bake: Bake in the preheated oven for 33 to 37 minutes. Rotate the pan halfway through baking to ensure even cooking. The bars are done when the edges are golden brown and the center is set.
  9. Cool and Cut: Remove the pan from the oven and cool it on a wire rack. Allow the bars to cool completely in the pan for best texture. Once cool, carefully lift them out using the parchment paper, then cut into 16 squares using a sharp, warm knife. Wipe the knife blade clean between cuts to achieve neat edges.
  10. Storage: Store the bars at room temperature in an airtight container for a few days, or refrigerate for up to one week, covered tightly with plastic wrap or in a sealed container.

Notes

  • Use overripe bananas for the best flavor and moisture.
  • A sharp, warm knife helps cut clean bars without crumbling.
  • You can substitute mini chocolate chips if preferred.
  • Allow bars to cool completely before cutting to maintain shape.
  • These bars can be stored at room temperature or refrigerated.
  • Prep Time: 10 minutes
  • Cook Time: 35 minutes
  • Category: Brownies & Bars
  • Method: Baking
  • Cuisine: American

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