Description
These Chocolate Chip Banana Bars are a delightful twist on classic banana bread, offering a soft, moist texture with the perfect balance of sweet bananas and rich chocolate chips. Made with only 9 simple ingredients, these bars are easy to prepare and perfect for breakfast or dessert.
Ingredients
Wet Ingredients
- ½ cup butter, melted (dairy free or regular)
- 2 eggs
- 2 cups ripe mashed bananas (about 3-4 ripe bananas)
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Dry Ingredients
- ¾ cup granulated white sugar
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- ½ teaspoon salt
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
Add-ins
- ½-¾ cup mini chocolate chips
Instructions
- Preheat and Prepare Pan: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease a 9x13 inch baking pan or line it with parchment paper to prevent sticking.
- Melt Butter and Mix Wet Ingredients: Measure and melt the butter in a microwave-safe bowl. Whisk in the eggs and vanilla extract until well combined. Then whisk in the granulated white sugar thoroughly.
- Mash Bananas and Combine: Using a fork, mash the ripe bananas to remove any large lumps. Mix the mashed bananas into the wet mixture until evenly incorporated.
- Add Dry Ingredients: Whisk together the all-purpose flour, baking soda, and salt in a separate bowl. Gradually whisk these dry ingredients into the banana mixture to create a smooth batter.
- Mix in Chocolate Chips: Stir in ½ to ¾ cup mini chocolate chips evenly throughout the batter.
- Transfer Batter and Add Topping: Pour the batter into the prepared baking pan. Optionally, sprinkle additional chocolate chips on top for extra chocolatey goodness.
- Bake: Place the pan in the preheated oven and bake for 17-23 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.
- Cool and Serve: Allow the bars to cool for 5-10 minutes before slicing into 18 bars. Serve and enjoy your delicious banana bars!
Notes
- Use a kitchen scale to weigh dry ingredients for best accuracy.
- Proper flour measurement is crucial — use the scoop and level method or weigh with a kitchen scale.
- To make whole wheat chocolate chip banana bars, substitute whole wheat flour 1:1 for all-purpose flour.
- Store bars in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3 days.
- Freeze bars for up to 3 months in a Ziploc bag; thaw at room temperature or microwave before serving.
