Chocolate Chip Banana Bars Recipe

Moist, chewy, and utterly irresistible Chocolate Chip Banana Bars! This easy recipe delivers the perfect blend of sweet banana flavor and rich chocolate chips. A fantastic after-school snack, perfect for bake sales, or anytime you crave a delicious homemade treat. Get ready to devour these amazing bars!

Prep Time 20 mins
Cook Time 40 mins
Calories 848.7 kcal
Protein 16g
Rating 4.4 (14 Reviews)
Chocolate Chip Banana Bars 74

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Recipe adapted from Food.com. Standardized by Forktionary.

Ingredients for Chocolate Chip Banana Bars

  • 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1 teaspoon baking powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1/2 cup (1 stick) unsalted butter
  • 3/4 cup granulated sugar
  • 1/2 cup packed brown sugar
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 3 ripe bananas
  • 2 large eggs
  • 1 cup chocolate chips
  • powdered sugar, for sprinkling

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How to Make Chocolate Chip Banana Bars

  1. Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and flour a 15x10 inch jelly roll pan.
  2. In a medium bowl, whisk together 1 ½ cups all-purpose flour, 1 teaspoon baking powder, and ½ teaspoon salt.
  3. In a large bowl, cream together ½ cup (1 stick) unsalted butter, ¾ cup granulated sugar, and ½ cup packed brown sugar until light and fluffy.
  4. Beat in 2 large eggs one at a time, then stir in 1 teaspoon vanilla extract.
  5. Mash 3 ripe bananas with a fork and add them to the wet ingredients. Mix until just combined.
  6. Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, mixing until just combined. Be careful not to overmix.
  7. Stir in 1 cup chocolate chips.
  8. Spread the batter evenly into the prepared pan.
  9. Bake for 20-30 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
  10. Let cool completely in the pan before sprinkling with powdered sugar.
  11. Cut into bars and enjoy!

Nutrition Information (Approximate per serving)

Sodium

22 g

Sugar

323g

Fat

125g

Carbs

40g

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