Chocolate Chip Banana Bars - Soft, Chewy Squares
Chocolate Chip Banana Bars are the ultimate treat for when you need something sweet, soft, and irresistibly chewy. These moist bars combine the natural sweetness of ripe bananas with the decadence of melty chocolate chips, creating a dessert that’s perfect for snacking, sharing, or enjoying with a cup of coffee.
Equipment
- Mixing bowls
- - Whisk or hand mixer
- - 9x13-inch baking pan
- Parchment paper
- Spatula
- Measuring cups and spoons
Ingredients
- - 2 large ripe bananas mashed
- - 1/2 cup 115g unsalted butter, melted
- - 3/4 cup 150g granulated sugar
- - 1/2 cup 100g light brown sugar, packed
- - 2 large eggs
- - 1 tsp vanilla extract
- - 1 3/4 cups 220g all-purpose flour
- - 1 tsp baking powder
- - 1/2 tsp baking soda
- - 1/2 tsp salt
- - 1 cup 175g semisweet chocolate chips
Instructions
- **Preheat Oven:** Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Line a 9x13-inch baking pan with parchment paper, leaving an overhang for easy removal.
- **Mix Wet Ingredients:** In a large bowl, whisk together the mashed bananas, melted butter, granulated sugar, brown sugar, eggs, and vanilla extract until smooth.
- **Combine Dry Ingredients:** In a separate bowl, mix the flour, baking powder, baking soda, and salt. Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, mixing until just combined.
- **Add Chocolate Chips:** Fold in the chocolate chips, reserving a handful to sprinkle on top.
- **Bake:** Pour the batter into the prepared pan, spreading it evenly. Sprinkle the reserved chocolate chips on top. Bake for 25–30 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean or with a few moist crumbs.
- **Cool and Serve:** Allow the bars to cool completely in the pan before lifting them out using the parchment paper. Slice into squares and enjoy!