Best 7 Chocolate Chip Banana Bars Recipes

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Indulge in the delectable goodness of Chocolate Chip Banana Bars, a symphony of flavors that will tantalize your taste buds. These irresistible treats are a perfect blend of sweet, gooey bananas, rich chocolate chips, and a hint of cinnamon, all encased in a tender, moist crumb. With three variations to choose from, you can create classic, gluten-free, or vegan Chocolate Chip Banana Bars to suit your dietary preferences.

The classic recipe is a beloved staple, featuring simple ingredients that come together effortlessly to create a timeless dessert. The gluten-free version offers a lighter, healthier alternative, using almond flour and coconut sugar to maintain the same delectable taste and texture. And for those seeking a plant-based option, the vegan recipe swaps out butter and eggs for plant-based alternatives, resulting in a guilt-free treat that's just as satisfying.

No matter which variation you choose, these Chocolate Chip Banana Bars are sure to become a favorite. They're perfect for breakfast, brunch, or as an afternoon snack, and they're always a hit at potlucks and parties. So gather your ingredients and preheat your oven, because these irresistible bars are just a few steps away from becoming a reality.

Check out the recipes below so you can choose the best recipe for yourself!

SPICED CHOCOLATE CHIP BANANA COOKIE BARS



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A very moist banana cookie bar. These never last long in my house. Dust with powdered sugar before cutting. I love these as a frozen treat. After cutting, package the bars in snack bags and freeze. Then just pull out a bag and munch whenever you want!

Provided by Lonewolf419

Categories     Desserts     Fruit Dessert Recipes     Banana Dessert Recipes

Time 40m

Yield 16

Number Of Ingredients 14

1 ½ cups white sugar
1 cup sour cream
¾ cup butter, melted
2 eggs
1 ½ cups mashed banana
2 teaspoons vanilla extract
½ teaspoon rum flavoring
2 ½ cups all-purpose flour
1 teaspoon salt
1 teaspoon baking soda
1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1 teaspoon ground ginger
½ teaspoon ground nutmeg
1 cup chocolate chips

Steps:

  • Preheat the oven to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C). Grease and flour a 9x13-inch baking pan.
  • Mix sugar, sour cream, butter, and eggs in a large bowl using an electric mixer on low speed for 2 to 3 minutes. Scrape bowl and add bananas, vanilla extract, and rum flavoring; beat well.
  • Combine flour, salt, baking soda, cinnamon, ginger, and nutmeg in a bowl; mix well. Stir flour mixture into banana mixture and beat on medium speed until well mixed, 1 to 2 minutes. Fold in chocolate chips. Spread batter into the prepared pan.
  • Bake in the preheated oven until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean, 20 to 25 minutes. Cool completely before cutting into bars.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 331.8 calories, Carbohydrate 46.1 g, Cholesterol 52.5 mg, Fat 15.7 g, Fiber 1.8 g, Protein 4 g, SaturatedFat 9.5 g, Sodium 303.5 mg, Sugar 27.3 g

CHOCOLATE CHIP BANANA BARS



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Make and share this Chocolate Chip Banana Bars recipe from Food.com.

Provided by Theresa Thunderbird

Categories     Bar Cookie

Time 40m

Yield 6 Dozen Bars

Number Of Ingredients 11

2 cups all-purpose flour
2 teaspoons baking powder
1/2 teaspoon salt
3/4 cup butter or 3/4 cup margarine, softened
2/3 cup sugar
2/3 cup packed brown sugar
1 teaspoon vanilla
1 cup mashed ripe banana
1 egg
2 cups semisweet mini chocolate chips (12 oz pkg)
siften powdered sugar

Steps:

  • Combine flour,baking powder and salt in a medium size bowl.
  • Beat butter,sugar,brown sugar and vanilla in a large mixer bowl until creamy.
  • Beat in Banana and egg.
  • Gradually beat into flour mixture.
  • Stir in chocolate chips.
  • Spread into greased 15x10 inch jelly roll pan.
  • Bake in preheated 350 degree oven for 20-30 minutes.
  • or until toothpick inserted in center comes out clean.
  • Cool completely in the pan.
  • Sprinkle with powdered sugar.
  • Cut into bars.

CHOCOLATE CHIP BANANA COOKIE BARS



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These cookie bars came about when I had a few extra bananas that needed to be used. They are super yummy and really easy to make! After baking they should still be a bit soft and a little gooey. These have been a definite hit!

Provided by FoodfortheSoulPS33

Categories     Desserts     Fruit Dessert Recipes     Banana Dessert Recipes

Time 40m

Yield 16

Number Of Ingredients 7

1 (18.25 ounce) package yellow cake mix
1 (3.4 ounce) package instant vanilla pudding mix
1 cup vegetable oil
1 egg, beaten
2 ripe bananas, mashed
1 cup semisweet chocolate chips, or more to taste
1 cup walnuts, chopped

Steps:

  • Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
  • Mix cake mix and pudding mix together in a large bowl by hand. Add oil; mix well. Mix in egg. Add banana and mix until combined. Stir in chocolate chips and nuts until evenly distributed. Spread into a 9x13-inch baking pan.
  • Bake in the preheated oven until golden brown, puffed, and slightly soft to the touch, about 25 minutes. Place on a cooling rack until set, at least 10 minutes.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 398.9 calories, Carbohydrate 41.8 g, Cholesterol 12.3 mg, Fat 25.8 g, Fiber 1.9 g, Protein 3.6 g, SaturatedFat 5.1 g, Sodium 303.9 mg, Sugar 26.2 g

CHOCOLATE CHIP BANANA BARS



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My family loves these - they are very cake like!

Provided by Leslie Holt

Categories     Chocolate

Time 45m

Number Of Ingredients 10

2 c all purpose flour
2 tsp baking powder
1/2 tsp salt
3/4 c butter, softened
2/3 c sugar
2/3 c brown sugar
1 tsp vanilla extract
1 c banana, ripe and mashed (about 2 bananas)
1 egg
2 c chocolate chip morsels

Steps:

  • 1. Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Combine flour, baking powder and salt in a medium bowl. Beat butter, sugar, brown sugar and vanilla in a large bowl until creamy. Add bananas and egg to butter mixture and beat until combined. Gradually add flour mixture, beating until well combined. Stir in chocolate chips. Spread batter into a greased 9x13 (or 10x15) pan. Bake for 20-30 minutes or until wooden toothpick inserted in center comes out clean. Cool completely. If desired, sprinkle with powdered sugar (I put a litte in a sifter and shake it over the cake, just lightly dusting it). Cut into bars. Enjoy!!

HONEY PEANUT BUTTER BANANA CHOCOLATE CHIP BARS



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Banana and chocolate is a fantastic flavor combination. Add honey roasted peanut butter and, oh my! These bars are heavenly and similar in texture to a blondie. They are fluffy, chewy, and totally addictive.

Provided by Tiffany Young

Categories     Chocolate

Time 40m

Number Of Ingredients 10

1/4 c margarine (softened)
3/4 c Peter Pan Honey Roasted Creamy Peanut Butter
2 eggs
3/4 c sugar
3/4 c packed light brown sugar
1-2 ripe bananas, mashed (1/2 cup total needed)
1 tsp baking soda
1/2 tsp salt
1 1/2 c all-purpose flour
2 c semi-sweet chocolate chips

Steps:

  • 1. Pre-heat oven to 350 F.
  • 2. In a mixing bowl, add margarine, peanut butter, sugar, brown sugar, and eggs. Mix together until creamed.
  • 3. Add in the mashed bananas, baking soda, and salt. Give it another good mix.
  • 4. Add flour 1/2 cup at a time. Mix in well.
  • 5. Then add the chocolate chips and give it another quick stir.
  • 6. Place in a non-stick 9x13 cake pan. Smooth it all the way around the pan evenly.
  • 7. Then place in oven to bake around 25-30 minutes until golden brown.

NUTTY BANANA CHOCOLATE CHIP BARS



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Blogger Brooke McLay from Cheeky Kitchen packs a powerful punch of protein into homemade banana breakfast bars.

Provided by Brooke Lark

Categories     Breakfast

Time 1h5m

Yield 9

Number Of Ingredients 9

1 very ripe banana
1 cup Bisquick™ Complete pancake & waffle mix
1/2 cup vanilla protein powder
1 egg
2 tablespoons brown rice syrup or real maple syrup
1/2 cup miniature semisweet chocolate chips
1 bag (2 oz) pecan chips
1/2 cup Betty Crocker™ Rich & Creamy vanilla frosting (from 1-lb container)
18 dried banana chips, if desired

Steps:

  • Heat oven to 350°F. Spray 9-inch square pan with cooking spray.
  • In medium bowl, beat banana with electric mixer on medium speed until pureed. Add Bisquick mix, protein powder, egg and syrup; beat until well combined. Stir in chocolate chips and half of the pecan chips. Spread in pan. Sprinkle with remaining pecan chips.
  • Bake 18 to 25 minutes or just until center is set. Cool completely in pan on cooling rack, at least 30 minutes. Cut into 3 rows by 3 rows. Remove bars to cooling rack or plate.
  • Spoon frosting into small resealable freezer plastic bag; microwave on High 10 to 15 seconds. Cut off tiny corner of bag; squeeze bag to drizzle frosting over bars. Gently press 2 dried banana chips on top of each bar.

Nutrition Facts : ServingSize 1 Serving

BANANA MINI CHOCOLATE CHIP BARS



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Bars flecked with mini chips. Children love them.

Provided by Anita Hoffman

Categories     Cookies

Time 45m

Number Of Ingredients 10

2 c flour
2 tsp baking powder
1/2 tsp salt
3/4 c butter, softened
2/3 c sugar
2/3 c brown sugar, firmly packed
1 tsp vanilla
1 c mashed ripe bananas (3 medium)
1 egg
1-2/3 c mini chocolate chips

Steps:

  • 1. Combine dry ingredients in medium bowl. Beat butter, sugar, brown sugar and vanilla in a large bowl until creamy.
  • 2. Beat in bananas and egg. Gradually beat in flour mixture; stir in mini chips.
  • 3. Spread into greased 15 X 10 inch jelly roll pan. .
  • 4. Bake at 350 degrees for 20 to 30 minutes. Cool completely in pan on wire rack. Sprinkle with powdered sugar.

Tips:

  • Use ripe bananas. The riper the bananas, the sweeter and more flavorful your banana bars will be.
  • Don't overmix the batter. Overmixing can make your banana bars tough.
  • Bake the banana bars until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean. Overbaking can make them dry.
  • Let the banana bars cool completely before frosting them. This will help the frosting set properly.
  • Store the banana bars in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3 days, or in the refrigerator for up to 5 days.

Conclusion:

Chocolate chip banana bars are a delicious and easy-to-make treat that are perfect for any occasion. They are moist, flavorful, and packed with chocolate chips. With a few simple tips, you can make the perfect chocolate chip banana bars every time.

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