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Decadent Chocolate Chip Banana Bars

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These decadent chocolate chip banana bars combine ripe bananas and gooey melted chocolate for a soft, tender, and indulgent treat that’s quick and easy to make.

Ingredients

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  • 3 medium ripe bananas, mashed
  • 1 ¾ cups (220g) all-purpose flour
  • 1 teaspoon baking soda
  • ½ teaspoon ground cinnamon
  • ¼ teaspoon salt
  • ½ cup (115g) unsalted butter, melted
  • ½ cup (100g) granulated sugar
  • ¼ cup (50g) packed brown sugar
  • 1 large egg, room temperature
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 1 cup (175g) semi-sweet chocolate chips

Instructions

  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease a 9×9-inch pan or line it with parchment paper.
  2. Mash the bananas in a medium bowl until mostly smooth with a few small lumps remain.
  3. In a large bowl, whisk together the flour, baking soda, cinnamon, and salt.
  4. In the banana bowl, stir in the melted butter (cooled slightly), granulated sugar, brown sugar, egg, and vanilla extract. Whisk until smooth and glossy.
  5. Gradually fold the dry ingredients into the wet banana mixture until just combined; avoid overmixing.
  6. Fold in the chocolate chips gently to keep some intact for gooey pockets.
  7. Pour the batter into the prepared pan and spread evenly.
  8. Bake for 25-30 minutes, checking at 25 minutes with a toothpick; it should come out with a few moist crumbs.
  9. Cool completely in the pan on a wire rack for at least 30 minutes before slicing.

Notes

For extra gooeyness, sprinkle additional chocolate chips on top halfway through baking. Avoid overmixing the batter to keep bars tender. Let melted butter cool before mixing with egg to prevent scrambling. Use ripe bananas with brown spots for best sweetness and moisture. Substitute coconut oil for dairy-free and flax egg for vegan versions.

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