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Decadent Banana Chocolate Chip Bars Recipe

Decadent Banana Chocolate Chip Bars Recipe


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  • Total Time: 50 minutes
  • Yield: 12 1x

Description

Sinful banana chocolate chip bars bring heavenly comfort to dessert lovers, blending ripe bananas with rich chocolate in a mouthwatering treat. Delightful homemade goodness promises to satisfy sweet cravings with each indulgent, perfectly balanced bite you’ll savor.


Ingredients

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Main Ingredients:

  • 2 ripe bananas, sliced
  • 1 cup chocolate chips
  • 2 cups all-purpose flour

Wet Ingredients:

  • 1 cup unsalted butter, melted
  • 2 cups brown sugar
  • 2 large eggs
  • 2 teaspoons vanilla extract

Dry Ingredients:

  • 1 teaspoon baking powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt

Instructions

  1. Prepare the oven at 350°F (175°C) and thoroughly coat a 9×13-inch baking dish with cooking spray or butter.
  2. In a spacious mixing vessel, thoroughly combine melted butter with rich brown sugar until the mixture achieves a silky, uniform consistency.
  3. Incorporate eggs individually, ensuring each is fully integrated before adding the next, then gently blend in fragrant vanilla extract.
  4. Create a separate bowl to sift together flour, leavening agent, and mineral seasoning, ensuring no lumps remain.
  5. Delicately introduce dry ingredients into the butter mixture, stirring with minimal manipulation to prevent overworking the batter.
  6. Gently incorporate ripe, sliced bananas and decadent chocolate morsels, distributing them evenly throughout the mixture.
  7. Transfer the batter to the prepared baking dish, using a spatula to smooth the surface and ensure uniform thickness.
  8. Position the baking dish in the preheated oven and bake for 25-30 minutes, monitoring until a inserted testing implement emerges cleanly without raw batter.
  9. Remove from oven and allow the confection to cool completely before slicing into elegant squares for serving.

Notes

  • Swap ripe bananas with frozen ones for extra moisture and deeper flavor intensity.
  • Use whole wheat flour to boost nutritional value and add a nutty undertone to the bars.
  • Create gluten-free version by substituting regular flour with almond or oat flour for dietary flexibility.
  • Enhance texture by slightly underbaking to maintain a soft, gooey center that melts in your mouth.
  • Prep Time: 20 minutes
  • Cook Time: 30 minutes
  • Category: Desserts, Snacks
  • Method: Baking
  • Cuisine: American

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 12
  • Calories: 319 kcal
  • Sugar: 26 g
  • Sodium: 520 mg
  • Fat: 16 g
  • Saturated Fat: 9 g
  • Unsaturated Fat: 6 g
  • Trans Fat: 0.2 g
  • Carbohydrates: 44 g
  • Fiber: 2 g
  • Protein: 3 g
  • Cholesterol: 41 mg