Banana Chocolate Chip Bars
Deliciously soft and chewy Banana Chocolate Chip Bars perfect for a sweet treat.
Equipment
- baking dish
- mixing bowl
- Stand Mixer
Ingredients
Chocolate Chip Banana Bars
- ½ cup unsalted butter room temperature
- 1 cup light brown sugar packed
- 1 large egg room temperature
- 1 ½ teaspoon vanilla extract or vanilla bean paste
- ½ teaspoon fine salt
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 1 cup mashed overripe banana about 2 large bananas
- ¾ cup chocolate chips chopped
Instructions
Chocolate Chip Banana Bars
- Preheat the oven to 350°F / 175°C. Line an 8×8-inch baking dish with parchment paper and spray with cooking spray. Set aside.
- In a large bowl or the bowl of a stand mixer, cream together the butter and brown sugar with a stand mixer or hand mixer on medium-high speed for about 2 minutes.
- Add in the egg, vanilla extract, and salt. Mix on medium-low speed until combined.
- Mix in the flour on low until just combined.
- Fold the mashed banana into the batter until fully incorporated.
- Fold in the chocolate chips, saving a few to sprinkle on top.
- Pour the batter into the prepared pan and sprinkle additional chocolate chips on top.
- Bake for 33-37 minutes, until the edges are golden brown and the center is baked through.
Notes
These bars can be stored in an airtight container for a few days or frozen for up to a month. Ensure parchment is placed between layers to prevent sticking.
Nutrition
Serving: 1barCalories: 193kcalCarbohydrates: 29gProtein: 2gFat: 9gSaturated Fat: 5gPolyunsaturated Fat: 3gCholesterol: 27mgSodium: 82mgFiber: 1gSugar: 19g
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