Description
Indulge in the delightful goodness of Banana Bars with Chocolate Chips, a perfect blend of flavor and nutrition! These moist and chewy bars are not only satisfying but also a healthier alternative to traditional desserts. Made with ripe bananas, whole wheat flour, and dark chocolate chips, they are ideal for any occasion—be it a quick breakfast, a sweet snack, or a light dessert. The natural sweetness of bananas pairs beautifully with rich chocolate, making these bars a hit among kids and adults alike. Plus, they’re easy to make and can be customized with your favorite mix-ins. Bake up a batch today and enjoy a guilt-free treat that everyone will love!
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup mashed ripe banana (about 3 medium bananas)
- 1/3 cup coconut sugar
- 3 tablespoons unsalted butter (melted and cooled to room temperature)
- 2 tablespoons unsweetened almond milk (or milk of choice)
- 1 large egg
- 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
- 3/4 cup white whole wheat flour
- 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 1/8 teaspoon ground nutmeg
- 1/4 teaspoon kosher salt
- 1/3 cup plus 2 tablespoons dark or semi-sweet chocolate chips (divided)
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C) and line an 8×8 inch baking pan with parchment paper.
- In a bowl, mash the ripe bananas until smooth. Add coconut sugar, melted butter, almond milk, egg, and vanilla extract; mix until combined.
- In another bowl, whisk together whole wheat flour, baking soda, cinnamon, nutmeg, and salt. Gradually incorporate the dry mixture into the wet ingredients until just combined; fold in 1/3 cup of chocolate chips.
- Pour batter into the prepared pan and sprinkle remaining chocolate chips on top. Bake for 16-20 minutes or until a toothpick comes out clean.
- Cool completely on a wire rack before slicing into squares.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 150
- Sugar: 9g
- Sodium: 80mg
- Fat: 6g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 23g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 10mg