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Banana Chocolate Chip Bars

Banana Chocolate Chip Bars
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Banana Chocolate Chip Bars are soft, chewy bars combining the natural sweetness and moist texture of ripe bananas with melty semi-sweet chocolate chips. Perfect as a snack, breakfast, or dessert, these bars are easy to make with everyday ingredients and offer a comforting, flavorful treat that kids and adults will love.

Ingredients

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Main Ingredients

  • 3 ripe bananas (mashed)
  • 1 ½ cups all-purpose flour
  • ½ cup brown sugar
  • 1 teaspoon baking powder
  • ¼ teaspoon salt
  • ½ cup softened butter
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 1 cup semi-sweet chocolate chips

Instructions

  1. Prepare Your Ingredients: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease or line a baking dish. Mash your ripe bananas in a large mixing bowl until very smooth to ensure moistness and flavor.
  2. Mix Dry Ingredients: In a separate bowl, combine the all-purpose flour, brown sugar, baking powder, and salt. Stir thoroughly to evenly distribute all dry components.
  3. Combine Wet and Dry: Add softened butter and vanilla extract to the mashed bananas and mix well. Slowly fold in the dry ingredients until just combined, taking care not to overmix.
  4. Add for Chocolate Delight: Gently fold in the semi-sweet chocolate chips, ensuring they are evenly spread throughout the batter without breaking up.
  5. Bake to Perfection: Pour the batter into your prepared pan and smooth the top. Bake for 25 to 30 minutes or until a toothpick inserted comes out mostly clean with a few soft crumbs.
  6. Cool and Slice: Allow the bars to cool completely in the pan before slicing into squares. This helps them set perfectly and prevents crumbling when cutting.

Notes

  • Use overripe bananas with brown spots for maximum sweetness and moistness.
  • Do not overmix the batter to avoid dense bars.
  • Toss chocolate chips in a little flour before folding to prevent sinking.
  • Check for doneness starting at 25 minutes to avoid overbaking and drying out the bars.
  • Use softened butter and room temperature bananas for smooth batter mixing.

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