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Chocolate Chip Banana Bars Recipe

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These Chocolate Chip Banana Bars are deliciously moist and tender bars that taste just like banana blondies. Perfect for using ripe bananas, they combine the sweetness of brown sugar and bananas with melted chocolate chips for an irresistible treat.

  • Total Time: 45 minutes
  • Yield: 16 bars

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 and prepare pan: 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.
  2. Cream butter and sugar: In a large bowl or stand mixer bowl, cream together the 1/2 cup unsalted butter and 1 cup brown sugar on medium-high speed for about 2 minutes until the mixture is lighter in color. If mixing by hand, ensure butter is very soft before whisking.
  3. Add wet ingredients: Add the large egg, 1 1/2 tsp vanilla extract, and 1/2 tsp fine salt. Mix on medium-low speed until just combined, scraping the bowl sides and bottom as needed.
  4. Incorporate flour: Mix in 1 cup all-purpose flour on low speed until just combined, being careful not to overmix.
  5. Fold in bananas: Gently fold 1 cup mashed overripe bananas into the batter until fully incorporated.
  6. Add chocolate chips: Fold in 3/4 cup chocolate chips, reserving a few to sprinkle on top of the batter after pouring into the pan.
  7. Bake: Pour the batter into the prepared pan and sprinkle the reserved chocolate chips on top. Bake for 33-37 minutes, until edges are golden brown and the center is set. Rotate the pan halfway through baking for even cooking.
  8. Cool and cut: Remove the pan from the oven and cool on a wire rack. Once fully cooled, remove bars from the pan and cut into 16 squares using a sharp, warm knife, wiping the blade between cuts for clean slices.
  9. Store: Store the bars at room temperature for a few days, or in an airtight container in the fridge for up to one week.

Notes

  • Use very ripe bananas for maximum sweetness and moisture.
  • Butter should be softened but not melted for proper creaming.
  • Be careful not to overmix the batter once the flour is added to keep the bars tender.
  • Warming the knife between cuts helps achieve clean, neat slices.
  • Bars can be stored at room temperature or refrigerated to maintain freshness.
  • Author: Daisy
  • Prep Time: 10 minutes
  • Cook Time: 35 minutes
  • Category: Brownies & Bars
  • Method: Baking
  • Cuisine: American

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