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Chocolate Chip Banana Bread Bars

Irresistible Chocolate Chip Banana Bread Bars Everyone Loves

These Chocolate Chip Banana Bread Bars are a delicious, easy way to use overripe bananas, perfect for snacks and packed with chocolatey goodness.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Cooling Time 10 minutes
Total Time 55 minutes
Servings: 12 bars
Course: Snacks
Cuisine: Baking
Calories: 180
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Bars
  • 3 large ripe bananas very ripe for best sweetness and moisture
  • 1/2 cup coconut oil melted, refined for neutral flavor
  • 2 large eggs or use flax eggs for a vegan option
  • 1 tsp vanilla extract
  • 1/2 cup coconut sugar or brown sugar
  • 1/2 cup unsweetened almond milk or any plant-based milk
  • 1/4 cup maple syrup or honey for non-vegan option
  • 1 cup all-purpose flour or gluten-free flour blend
  • 1 tsp ground cinnamon to taste
  • 1 tsp baking powder
  • 1 tsp baking soda use fresh for best results
  • 1/2 tsp salt
  • 1 cup semi-sweet chocolate chips or dairy-free chips for variations

Equipment

  • Oven
  • mixing bowl
  • Baking sheet
  • Spatula
  • molds

Method
 

Instructions
  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Line or prepare granola bar molds on a baking sheet.
  2. Mash the ripe bananas in a large mixing bowl until smooth.
  3. Combine the melted coconut oil, eggs, coconut sugar, vanilla extract, almond milk, and maple syrup with the mashed bananas. Mix until well combined.
  4. Gradually mix in the dry ingredients: flour, cinnamon, baking powder, baking soda, and salt until just combined.
  5. Fold in the chocolate chips until evenly distributed.
  6. Scoop the batter into prepared molds, filling them about three-quarters full.
  7. Bake for 25-30 minutes, until a toothpick comes out clean or with a few moist crumbs.
  8. Allow to cool in molds for about 10 minutes before transferring to a wire rack to cool completely.

Nutrition

Serving: 1barCalories: 180kcalCarbohydrates: 25gProtein: 2gFat: 9gSaturated Fat: 6gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 2gSodium: 150mgPotassium: 200mgFiber: 2gSugar: 10gVitamin C: 10mgCalcium: 2mgIron: 4mg

Notes

For best results, use very ripe bananas and avoid overmixing to maintain a soft, chewy texture.

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