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Chocolate Chip Banana Bars Recipe

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  • Author: admin
  • Prep Time: 10 minutes
  • Cook Time: 30 minutes
  • Total Time: 40 minutes
  • Yield: 12 bars
  • Category: Dessert
  • Method: Baking
  • Cuisine: American
  • Diet: Vegetarian

Description

These Chocolate Chip Banana Bars are a delicious and wholesome treat perfect for breakfast, snacks, or dessert. Made with ripe bananas, peanut butter, maple syrup, and rolled oats, these bars provide a naturally sweet and satisfying option. The addition of chocolate chips adds a delightful touch of indulgence. Easy to prepare and bake, they offer a nutritious and flavorful way to enjoy a classic flavor combination in bar form.

Ingredients

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Wet Ingredients

  • 2 ripe bananas, mashed
  • 1/2 cup peanut butter
  • 1/4 cup maple syrup
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract

Dry Ingredients

  • 1 1/2 cups rolled oats
  • 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
  • 1/2 teaspoon cinnamon
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt

Add-ins

  • 1/2 cup chocolate chips

Instructions

  1. Preheat Oven: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease a 9×9-inch baking pan to ensure the bars do not stick during baking.
  2. Mix Wet Ingredients: In a large bowl, mash the ripe bananas thoroughly, then mix in the peanut butter, maple syrup, and vanilla extract until the mixture is smooth and combined.
  3. Combine Dry Ingredients: Add the rolled oats, baking soda, cinnamon, and salt to the wet mixture. Stir well until all ingredients are evenly incorporated and form a consistent batter.
  4. Add Chocolate Chips: Gently fold in the chocolate chips to distribute them evenly throughout the batter without breaking them.
  5. Prepare for Baking: Pour the batter into the greased baking pan, spreading it out evenly to ensure uniform cooking.
  6. Bake the Bars: Place the pan in the preheated oven and bake for 25–30 minutes, or until the bars turn golden brown and are set in the center. A toothpick inserted in the middle should come out mostly clean.
  7. Cool and Slice: Remove the pan from the oven and let the bars cool completely in the pan before slicing into 12 equal bars for serving.

Notes

  • Use very ripe bananas for optimal sweetness and moisture.
  • Peanut butter can be substituted with almond butter or any nut/seed butter of choice.
  • Ensure the baking pan is well greased to prevent sticking or use parchment paper liners.
  • The bars can be stored in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3 days or refrigerated for up to a week.
  • For a vegan version, confirm the chocolate chips are dairy-free and use maple syrup as the sweetener.

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