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Banana Chocolate Chip Bars

5 from 1 vote
When you have overripe bananas lying around, there's no better way to use them up than in these irresistible banana chocolate chip blondies.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 35 minutes
Total Time 45 minutes
Servings: 16 Bars
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: American
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Bars:
  • 1/2 cup unsalted butter softened
  • 1 cup packed light or dark brown sugar
  • 1 large egg room temperature
  • 1 1/2 tsp vanilla extract
  • 1/2 tsp salt
  • 1 cup all-purpose flour
  • 1 cup mashed overripe bananas about 2 large
  • 3/4 cup chocolate chips or chopped chocolate

Method
 

  1. Preheat oven to 350°F. Line an 8x8 baking pan with parchment, grease with nonstick spray.
  2. Cream butter and brown sugar until light and fluffy, 2 minutes.
  3. Mix in egg, vanilla, and salt until combined.
  4. Gently mix in flour just until incorporated, don't overmix.
  5. Fold in mashed bananas, then fold in 3/4 of the chocolate chips.
  6. Pour into prepared pan, top with remaining chocolate chips.
  7. Bake for 33-37 minutes until edges are golden and center is set.
  8. Cool completely before slicing into 16 squares.

Notes

  • Use very ripe bananas with brown speckles for best flavor.
  • Store bars airtight at room temp for 3-4 days, fridge up to 1 week, or freeze for 1 month.
  • See blog post for substitutions and tips to make these healthier or gluten-free.

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