Soft Banana Chocolate Chip Bars : A Crowd-Pleasing Treat
These Banana Chocolate Chip Bars are the ultimate chewy, gooey dessert with golden edges and melty chocolate chips in every bite. They come together fast with simple pantry ingredients and are a great way to use those extra bananas. Perfect for lunchboxes, bake sales, or late-night cravings—these bars disappear quick, so make a double batch if you’re sharing.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Total Time: 40 minutes
- Yield: 12 bars 1x
Ingredients
1/2 cup unsalted butter, melted
1 cup brown sugar, packed
1 large egg
2 teaspoons vanilla extract
2 ripe bananas, mashed
1 cup all-purpose flour
1/2 teaspoon baking powder
1/2 teaspoon salt
1 cup semi-sweet chocolate chips (plus extra for topping)
Instructions
Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Line an 8×8 or 9×9-inch baking pan with parchment paper or lightly grease.
In a large bowl, whisk together melted butter and brown sugar until smooth.
Add egg, vanilla, and mashed bananas. Mix until fully combined.
Stir in flour, baking powder, and salt until just incorporated.
Fold in chocolate chips.
Spread the batter evenly in the pan and sprinkle extra chocolate chips on top.
Bake for 25 to 30 minutes, or until the center is set and the edges are golden.
Cool completely before slicing into bars for the cleanest cuts.
Nutrition
- Calories: 230
- Fat: 10g
- Carbohydrates: 33g