Chocolate Chip Banana Bars Recipe
Chocolate chip banana bars are soft, moist, and packed with rich chocolate flavor. This easy chocolate chip banana bars recipe is perfect for using ripe bananas and makes a delicious snack, dessert, or quick breakfast.
Ingredients
- 2 –3 ripe bananas mashed
- 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
- 3/4 cup sugar or brown sugar
- 1/2 cup butter melted or oil
- 2 eggs
- 1 tsp baking soda
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 3/4 cup chocolate chips
- Optional Add-Ins:
- 1/2 cup chopped walnuts or pecans
- 1/2 tsp cinnamon
- 1/4 cup white chocolate chips
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease or line a baking pan.
- Mash ripe bananas in a large bowl until smooth.
- Add melted butter (or oil), sugar, eggs, and vanilla extract. Mix well.
- Stir in flour and baking soda until just combined.
- Fold in chocolate chips and any optional add-ins.
- Pour batter into prepared pan and spread evenly.
- Bake for 20–25 minutes or until a toothpick comes out clean.
- Let cool before slicing into bars.
Notes
- Use very ripe bananas for best flavor and moisture.
- Do not overmix the batter to keep bars soft.
- Slightly underbake for extra moist texture.
- Store at room temperature for 2–3 days or refrigerate up to 1 week.
- Freeze up to 3 months for longer storage.