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Decadent Chocolate Chip Banana Bars

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Soft, moist banana bars with melty chocolate chips, perfect for a quick, comforting, and indulgent treat made from overripe bananas.

Ingredients

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  • 3 very ripe bananas, mashed
  • 1 ½ cups (190g) all-purpose flour (can substitute almond or oat flour for gluten-free)
  • 1 teaspoon baking soda
  • ¼ teaspoon salt
  • ¾ cup (150g) packed brown sugar (light preferred)
  • ½ cup (115g) unsalted butter, melted
  • 1 large egg, room temperature
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 1 cup (175g) semi-sweet or dark chocolate chips
  • Optional: ½ cup chopped walnuts or pecans

Instructions

  1. Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease a 9×9-inch baking pan with butter or nonstick spray.
  2. Mash the ripe bananas in a large bowl using a fork or potato masher until mostly smooth with a few small lumps.
  3. Add melted butter, brown sugar, egg, and vanilla extract to the mashed bananas and stir gently until combined.
  4. In a separate bowl, whisk together the all-purpose flour, baking soda, and salt.
  5. Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet banana mixture, stirring just until combined. Do not overmix.
  6. Fold in the chocolate chips and nuts if using, tossing chips in a little flour beforehand to prevent sinking.
  7. Pour the batter evenly into the prepared baking pan.
  8. Bake for 30-35 minutes, checking doneness with a toothpick inserted in the center; it should come out with a few moist crumbs but no raw batter.
  9. Cool the bars in the pan on a wire rack for at least 15 minutes before slicing.

Notes

Use very ripe bananas for natural sweetness. Do not overmix batter to avoid tough bars. Toss chocolate chips in flour before folding in to prevent sinking. Check baking time starting at 28 minutes to avoid overbaking. Bars taste better after resting overnight. For vegan version, use flax egg and coconut oil instead of butter.

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