Description
Homemade chocolate chip banana bars blend sweet bananas with rich chocolate chips for a delightful treat. Moist, wholesome bars satisfy sweet cravings with simple ingredients and quick preparation.
Ingredients
Scale
- 3 bananas (ripe)
- 1 cup (240 ml) all-purpose flour
- 1/2 cup (100 g) granulated sugar
- 1/2 tsp baking powder
- 1/4 tsp salt
- 1/4 cup (60 ml) butter (melted)
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 1/2 cup (85 g) chocolate chips
Instructions
- Prepare the oven at 350°F and create a non-stick surface in an 8×8-inch baking dish using grease or parchment paper.
- Combine flour, baking powder, and salt in a mixing bowl, setting the dry ingredients aside for later use.
- Transform ripe bananas into a smooth puree using a fork or masher, ensuring no large chunks remain.
- Incorporate melted butter and sugar into the banana mixture, stirring until thoroughly blended.
- Infuse the mixture with vanilla extract, creating a fragrant base for the bars.
- Gradually integrate the dry ingredient mixture into the wet ingredients, stirring minimally to maintain a tender texture.
- Gently distribute chocolate chips throughout the batter, ensuring even dispersion without excessive mixing.
- Transfer the batter to the prepared baking dish, smoothing the surface with a spatula for uniform thickness.
- Slide the dish into the preheated oven and bake for 25-30 minutes, watching for a golden-brown surface and checking doneness with a toothpick.
- Allow the bars to cool completely in the dish before slicing into squares, enabling them to set and develop a perfect texture.
Notes
- Ripe bananas are key for maximum natural sweetness, so use bananas with brown speckles for deeper flavor development.
- Consider using whole wheat flour for added nutrition and a nuttier taste profile without compromising texture.
- Experiment with dark, milk, or white chocolate chips depending on personal preference or what’s available in your pantry.
- For a gluten-free version, substitute all-purpose flour with almond flour or a certified gluten-free blend to maintain similar moisture and consistency.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Breakfast, Snacks, Desserts
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 9
- Calories: 167 kcal
- Sugar: 10 g
- Sodium: 85 mg
- Fat: 7 g
- Saturated Fat: 4 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 25 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 2 g
- Cholesterol: 18 mg