Experience the delightful blend of ripe bananas and rich chocolate with our Scrumptious Banana Bread Chocolate Chip Bars. This recipe transforms the classic banana bread into a more indulgent treat, studded with chocolate chips for a satisfying texture. Perfect for banana and chocolate lovers alike, these bars are a sure way to satisfy your sweet cravings.
Why You'll Love This: Our Banana Bread Chocolate Chip Bars are a crowd-pleaser with their moist texture, infused with the natural sweetness of ripe bananas and enhanced by the melt-in-your-mouth chocolate chips. These bars are not just delicious but also easy to make, ensuring a hassle-free baking experience that results in a delightful treat every time.
Perfect Occasion: These bars are perfect for a wide range of occasions - from a comforting snack on a lazy afternoon to a delightful dessert at family gatherings. They are also great for school lunches, potlucks, or as a homemade gift that is sure to impress.
Recipe:
Ingredients:
- 1 1/2 cups of thoroughly mashed bananas (about 3-4 bananas, ensure they're very ripe with black peels)
- 1/2 cup of your preferred milk (gluten-free option available)
- 1/4 cup of natural maple syrup
- 1/4 cup of smooth, 100% peanut butter
- 2 teaspoons of vanilla extract
- 1 teaspoon of apple cider vinegar
- 2 cups of gluten-free oat flour
- 2 teaspoons of cinnamon
- 1/4 teaspoon of allspice or nutmeg
- 1 teaspoon of baking powder
- 1 teaspoon of baking soda
- 1/2 teaspoon of salt
- 1/3 cup of mini chocolate chips (extra for topping, refined sugar-free option available)
Instructions:
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line an 8x8 inch baking dish with parchment paper.
- In a large bowl, combine the mashed bananas, milk, maple syrup, peanut butter, vanilla extract, and apple cider vinegar.
- Gradually mix in the oat flour, cinnamon, allspice or nutmeg, baking powder, baking soda, and salt until well blended. Fold in the chocolate chips.
- Pour the batter into the prepared baking dish and evenly spread it out. Sprinkle additional chocolate chips on top.
- Bake in the preheated oven for 30-35 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.
- Allow the bars to cool completely in the dish before cutting. Store them in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to a week. Enjoy these delicious bars chilled or at room temperature!