Banana Chocolate Chip Snack Bars
These Banana Chocolate Chip Snack Bars are a delightful and easy-to-make dessert, perfect for satisfying your sweet tooth. Moist, fluffy, and packed with ripe bananas and rich chocolate chips, these bars are an ideal treat for breakfast, snacks, or dessert. With simple ingredients and a quick baking method, they’re not only delicious but also a great way to use up overripe bananas. Make a batch to share with friends and family; they will surely become a favorite!
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Servings
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Calories
10
Ingredients
Ingredients
all-purpose flour
1 1/4 cups (measured)
baking soda
1/2 teaspoon (measured)
salt
1/4 teaspoon (measured)
nutmeg
1/4 teaspoon (measured)
bananas
2 medium (3/4 - 1 cup mashed) (mashed)
butter
2 tablespoons (melted)
eggs
2 (beaten)
sugar
3/4 cup (measured)
vanilla extract
1 teaspoon (measured)
chocolate chips
1/2 cup (measured)
Instructions
1
Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and lightly grease a 9-inch square baking pan.
2
In a medium mixing bowl, whisk together the all-purpose flour, baking soda, salt, and nutmeg until well combined.
3
In the bowl of a food processor, blend the ripe bananas until they are smooth. Add the melted butter, eggs, sugar, and vanilla extract, then blend until the mixture is smooth and fully combined.
4
Pour the banana mixture into the bowl with the dry ingredients, stirring gently until just combined. Be careful not to overmix. Fold in the chocolate chips until evenly distributed.
5
Pour the batter into the prepared baking pan, spreading it into an even layer with a spatula.
6
Bake in the preheated oven for 20 to 25 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
7
Allow the bars to cool completely in the pan before slicing them into squares for serving.
Nutrition Information
Frequently Asked Questions
Frequently Asked Questions
What are Banana Chocolate Chip Snack Bars?
Banana Chocolate Chip Snack Bars are a moist and fluffy dessert or snack packed with ripe bananas and rich chocolate chips.
How many bananas do I need for this recipe?
You will need 2 medium bananas, which should yield approximately 3/4 to 1 cup when mashed.
Can I use overripe bananas?
Yes, these bars are an excellent way to use up overripe bananas.
What temperature should the oven be set to?
Preheat your oven to 350 degrees Fahrenheit (175 degrees Celsius).
What size baking pan is required?
The recipe requires a 9-inch square baking pan.
Should the baking pan be greased?
Yes, you should lightly grease the baking pan before adding the batter.
What dry ingredients are used in these bars?
The dry ingredients include all-purpose flour, baking soda, salt, and nutmeg.
How much flour is needed for the recipe?
The recipe calls for 1 1/4 cups of measured all-purpose flour.
Is there any spice added to the banana bars?
Yes, 1/4 teaspoon of nutmeg is added for flavor.
How should I prepare the bananas?
The bananas should be blended in a food processor until they are completely smooth.
How much butter is required?
The recipe uses 2 tablespoons of melted butter.
Does this recipe contain eggs?
Yes, the recipe requires 2 beaten eggs.
How much sugar is added?
The recipe calls for 3/4 cup of measured sugar.
How much vanilla extract should I use?
You should add 1 teaspoon of measured vanilla extract.
How many chocolate chips are in the recipe?
The recipe uses 1/2 cup of chocolate chips.
What tools are used to mix the wet ingredients?
A food processor is used to blend the bananas, butter, eggs, sugar, and vanilla together.
How should I combine the wet and dry ingredients?
Pour the banana mixture into the bowl with the dry ingredients and stir gently until just combined.
Can I overmix the batter?
No, you should be careful not to overmix the batter to ensure the bars stay moist and fluffy.
When do I add the chocolate chips?
The chocolate chips should be folded into the batter after the wet and dry ingredients are combined.
How do I ensure the batter is even in the pan?
Use a spatula to spread the batter into an even layer in the prepared baking pan.
How long do the bars need to bake?
The bars should bake for 20 to 25 minutes.
How do I know when the bars are finished baking?
They are done when a toothpick inserted into the center of the pan comes out clean.
Should I slice the bars while they are hot?
No, you should allow the bars to cool completely in the pan before slicing them into squares.
What is the texture of these snack bars?
The texture is described as moist and fluffy.
Are these bars suitable for breakfast?
Yes, they are an ideal treat for breakfast, as well as snacks or dessert.
How much baking soda is used?
The recipe requires 1/2 teaspoon of baking soda.
How much salt is included in the recipe?
The recipe includes 1/4 teaspoon of salt.
Is this a difficult recipe to make?
No, it is a delightful and easy-to-make dessert with simple ingredients and a quick baking method.
Can I share these bars with others?
Absolutely, they are a great treat to share with friends and family.
What are the main flavor profiles?
The primary flavors are ripe banana, rich chocolate, and a hint of nutmeg.