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Chocolate Chip Banana Bars: The Best Easy Treat for Home Bakers

Chocolate Chip Banana Bars

A delicious and simple recipe for chocolate chip banana bars that are perfect for home bakers.

Ingredients

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  • 3 ripe bananas
  • 1/2 cup unsalted butter, melted
  • 1 cup brown sugar
  • 1 large egg
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1 teaspoon baking soda
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt
  • 1 cup chocolate chips

Instructions

  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease a 9×9 inch baking pan.
  2. In a mixing bowl, mash the ripe bananas with a fork until smooth.
  3. Add the melted butter to the mashed bananas and mix well.
  4. Stir in the brown sugar, egg, and vanilla extract until fully combined.
  5. In another bowl, whisk together the flour, baking soda, and salt.
  6. Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, mixing until no flour is visible.
  7. Fold in the chocolate chips.
  8. Pour the batter into the prepared baking pan and spread it evenly.
  9. Bake for 25-30 minutes or until a toothpick comes out clean.
  10. Let cool before cutting into bars.

Notes

  • For added flavor, you can mix in nuts or substitute half of the chocolate chips for peanut butter chips.
  • Ensure the bananas are very ripe for the best sweetness.

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Keywords: Chocolate Chip Banana Bars, easy banana bars, home baking