Description
Soft chewy and packed with melty chocolate these Gooey Banana Chocolate Bars are the ultimate dessert or snack Perfectly sweet with a rich banana flavor and gooey chocolate pockets in every bite these bars are quick and easy to make using simple ingredients Great for using up overripe bananas and a delicious treat for any occasion
Ingredients
Wet Ingredients
Ripe bananas mashed
Melted butter
Brown sugar
Eggs
Vanilla extract
Dry Ingredients
All-purpose flour
Baking powder
Salt
Mix-ins & Extras
Chocolate chips semi-sweet or dark
Walnuts or pecans optional
Instructions
Preheat oven to 350°F 175°C and grease a 9×9-inch baking pan or line with parchment paper
Mash the bananas in a large mixing bowl until smooth
Add melted butter and brown sugar whisking until combined
Mix in eggs and vanilla extract until smooth
In a separate bowl whisk together flour baking powder and salt
Slowly fold dry ingredients into wet ingredients until just combined do not overmix
Gently stir in chocolate chips and optional nuts
Pour batter into the prepared pan and spread evenly
Sprinkle extra chocolate chips on top for a richer flavor
Bake for 25-30 minutes or until edges are golden and a toothpick inserted into the center comes out with moist crumbs
Let cool in the pan for at least 15 minutes before slicing into squares
Serve warm or at room temperature for the best gooey texture
Notes
Use very ripe bananas for the best sweetness and moisture
For extra gooey bars bake for 25 minutes instead of 30
To make it vegan substitute butter with coconut oil and eggs with flax eggs
Store leftovers in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3 days or refrigerate for up to a week
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bar
- Calories: ~250 kcal
- Sugar: 18g
- Sodium: ~120mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 32g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 35mg
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