Description
Delightful bars bursting with the sweet richness of ripe bananas and indulgent chocolate chips, offering a guilt-free treat for any time of the day.
Ingredients
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- 1 cup Unsalted Butter (softened)
- 1 cup Brown Sugar (or coconut sugar)
- 1 large Egg (room temperature)
- 1 teaspoon Vanilla Extract (pure for superior taste)
- 1/2 teaspoon Salt (essential ingredient)
- 1 cup All-Purpose Flour (or gluten-free blend)
- 2 large Mashed Overripe Bananas (very ripe for maximum flavor)
- 1 cup Chocolate Chips (or chopped nuts for texture)
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease a 9×13 inch baking pan.
- In a mixing bowl, cream together the softened butter and brown sugar until light and fluffy.
- Beat in the egg and vanilla extract, ensuring a smooth consistency.
- In a separate bowl, combine the flour and salt. Gradually mix this into the wet ingredients until just combined.
- Fold in the mashed bananas and chocolate chips, ensuring they are evenly distributed.
- Pour the batter into the prepared baking pan, spreading it evenly.
- Bake for 25-30 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted comes out clean. Allow to cool before slicing into bars.
Notes
For added texture, consider adding walnuts or pecans. Store in an airtight container for freshness.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bar
- Calories: 210
- Sugar: 14g
- Sodium: 200mg
- Fat: 9g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 30mg
Keywords: banana bars, chocolate chip, guilt-free dessert, healthy treats, easy baking