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Banana Chocolate Chip Bars

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The Method Behind My Madness: Why did I Decide to Make Banana Chocolate Chip Bars?

We all have those days where we buy a big bunch of bananas in the hopes that either we will eat one a day, or our children will start to eat them. Who are we kidding?! At my house, it stays in the exact same spot where we placed it after arriving home from the grocery, and my kids would much rather eat candy than bananas. Once in a blue moon, someone might just be brave enough to do the unthinkable: eat a plain banana on its own. Most of the time, at least in my experience, it ends up in a smoothie or becomes banana bread. I grew tired of these two recipes (and started wondering why everyone got so into banana bread baking during quarantine) and my bananas going bad. So, I decided to create something fresh and new. I present to you: Banana Chocolate Chip Bars.

If you are in search of a new recipe using your ripe bananas, this is it! Serve these delicious Banana Chocolate Chip Bars warm with a scoop of ice cream (I typically opt for a classic vanilla scoop). Or, you can keep the bars in the fridge for a cool treat on a hot summer day. Regardless of what occasion you make them for, the leftover will be perfect for a quick bite to eat in the morning to give you a little boost.

Banana Chocolate Chip Bars Ingredients:

Here is everything you need to stock in your kitchen to make the scrumptious Banana Chocolate Chip Bars.

  • Bananas
  • Brown Sugar
  • Vegetable Oil
  • Milk or Almond Milk
  • Eggs
  • Flour
  • Baking Soda
  • Salt
  • Chocolate Chips, Walnuts or Both

I fell in love with this recipe because you can always add pecans or walnuts, or even try it with butterscotch morsels. These Banana Chocolate Chip Bars are so versatile and they gave me the creativity space to add my own flair to each bite. Maybe, you even want to switch it up and add white chocolate or dark chocolate. The possibilities are endless with these perfect bars!

Another reason that this Banana Chocolate Chip Bar recipe is to die for is because it is so easy to make! The whole process takes less than half an hour. For comparison, you can make these in just one TV show episode. If this does not motivate you to make this delectable treat, I am not sure what will.

banana chocolate bars

If you are a mom like me, or anyone moving quickly and on-the-go in the mornings, these are the perfect sweet treat to have. You only need one bowl and a whisk, so it makes for an easy clean-up. A perfect baked good with minimal work, talk about a win-win situation!

How to Make the Perfect Banana Chocolate Chip Bars:

To make these amazing Banana Chocolate Chip Bars, mash the bananas in the bowl, add the sugar, oil, milk, and eggs. Then, whisk these ingredients to combine them. Next, add the flour, baking soda, and salt to the bowl. Whisk the ingredients to combine them. Lastly, fold in your chocolate chips, leave about a 1/4 of a cup in the side. If you choose to add any nuts, like pecans, add them now by folding them into the batter.

Now, you are ready to start baking your Banana Chocolate Chip Bars! You are just one step closer to that melt-in-your-mouth goodness. Spread the batter onto a 16 x 12 baking pan and sprinkle the rest of the chocolate chips on top. Bake for 20 minutes or until golden brown. To check, insert a toothpick and see if it comes out clean. If it does, your treats are ready! Finally, let cool and cut into squares or small rectangles.

You and your family are now ready to devour the Banana Chocolate Chip Bars! Since they have banana, these count as a fruit, right?

Check out the recipe below so you can get right to baking these sweets!

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easy banana bars

Banana Chocolate Chip Bars

  • Author: Rolled in Dough – Nicole Maman
  • Prep Time: 5 minutes
  • Cook Time: 20 minutes
  • Total Time: 25 minutes
  • Yield: 24 bars 1x
  • Category: Desserts
  • Method: Baking
  • Cuisine: American
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Description

These Banana Chocolate Chips Bars are a perfect treat or even an on-the-go breakfast. Put your old bananas to good use with this delicious bar.

Ingredients

Scale
  • 4–5 Ripe Bananas
  • 3/4 cup of Light Brown Sugar
  • 1/4 cup of Vegetable Oil
  • 1/4 cup of Milk
  • 2 Large Eggs
  • 1 3/4 cup of All-purpose Flour
  • 1 tsp of Baking Soda
  • 1/2 tsp of Salt
  • 1 cup of Chocolate Chips
  • 1 cup of Walnuts (optional)

Instructions

  1. Preheat the oven to 350 degrees Fahrenheit.
  2. Spray a 16×12 baking pan with baking spray 
  3. In a large bowl, add the bananas and mash them until they become a smoothie texture. Larger lumps are ok, too. 
  4. Add the sugar, oil, milk, and eggs and whisk until well combined. 
  5. Add the flour, baking soda, and salt. Mix until well combined. 
  6. Fold in the chocolate chip, leave 1/4 of a cup on the side. 
  7. Spread the batter onto the baking pan and top with the rest of the chocolate chips. 
  8. Bake for 20-25 minutes, until golden on the top and the toothpick comes out clean. 
  9. Let cool before cutting into bars. 
  10. Serve and enjoy!

Notes

Banana chocolate chip bars that are soft melt in your mouth goodness. Serve them with ice cream or on their own, they are sure to be a crowd pleaser!

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1 Bar
  • Calories: 133
  • Sugar: 10.6g
  • Sodium: 117mg
  • Fat: 5g
  • Saturated Fat: 2.1g
  • Carbohydrates: 20.2g
  • Fiber: 1g
  • Protein: 2.3g
  • Cholesterol: 17mg

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