Nutella Swirl-Banana Bars -Recipe- | Ep #106

butter

🥗Healthier: coconut oil

💰Cheaper: margarine

Coconut oil adds a subtle flavor and is dairy-free.

chocolate chips

🥗Healthier: dark chocolate

💰Cheaper: chocolate chunks

Dark chocolate has less sugar and more antioxidants.

walnuts

🥗Healthier: pecans

💰Cheaper: sunflower seeds

Sunflower seeds are nut-free and cost-effective.

all-purpose flour

🥗Healthier: whole wheat flour

💰Cheaper: self-rising flour

Whole wheat flour adds fiber and nutrients.

Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C).

Spray a 9 by 13 inch baking pan with Pam nonstick spray.

Mash the very ripe bananas and set aside.

In a mixing bowl, whisk the softened butter and brown sugar together.

Add the white granulated sugar to the butter and mix until combined.

Add the eggs to the mixture and continue mixing until well combined.

Stir in the mashed bananas and vanilla extract.

Switch to a spatula and mix in the flour and salt until no flour is visible.

Spread the batter evenly into the prepared baking pan using an offset spatula.

Dollop 2/3 cup of Nutella over the batter in small spoonfuls.

Use a butter knife to swirl the Nutella into the batter.

Place the pan in the preheated oven and bake for exactly 30 minutes.

Check doneness with a toothpick; it should come out clean.

Let the bars cool in the pan for 5 to 7 minutes before loosening the edges with a butter knife.

Allow the bars to cool in the pan for 10 minutes before cutting and serving.

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