Description
Soft, chewy chocolate chip banana bars that are quick to make and perfect for using ripe bananas. A cozy treat for any day!
Ingredients
½ cup (113 g) unsalted butter, melted
1 cup (120 g) all-purpose flour
½ teaspoon baking powder
½ teaspoon salt
¾ cup (150 g) light brown sugar
1 large egg, room temperature
1 cup mashed ripe bananas (about 2 medium)
2 teaspoons (10 ml) vanilla extract
¾ cup (128 g) mini chocolate chips, divided
Instructions
1. Preheat oven to 350°F (177°C) and line an 8×8 inch pan with parchment paper.
2. Melt butter in microwave for 1 minute, stir, and cool for 10–15 minutes.
3. Whisk flour, baking powder, and salt in a bowl.
4. In another bowl, whisk cooled butter and brown sugar until smooth.
5. Whisk in egg, mashed bananas, and vanilla until combined.
6. Stir dry ingredients into wet in two additions until just combined.
7. Fold in mini chocolate chips, reserving some for topping.
8. Spread batter evenly in prepared pan, top with remaining chips.
9. Bake 30–35 minutes until edges are firm and a toothpick comes out clean or with a few moist crumbs.
10. Cool completely before lifting out and slicing.
Notes
Use ripe bananas with brown spots for best flavor.
Cool melted butter before mixing to help achieve blondie-like texture.
Cool bars fully before slicing for cleaner cuts.
Store at room temp 3–4 days, refrigerate up to a week, or freeze for up to a month.
Optional: add ½ cup chopped nuts for crunch.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 35 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bar
- Calories: 180
- Sugar: 15g
- Sodium: 90mg
- Fat: 9g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 24g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 30mg