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Banana Bars

Cultural Context

Banana bars are a delightful American dessert that showcases the versatility of ripe bananas. They are often enjoyed as a snack or dessert, making them a popular choice for potlucks and family gatherings. These bars are a delicious way to use overripe bananas, transforming them into a moist, cake-like treat that can be customized with nuts or chocolate chips. Today, banana bars are loved for their simplicity and comforting flavor, often found in home kitchens across the country.

AmericanUSdessert
45 min
medium
12 servings
Servings4
2 small ripe bananas
1 egg
1 cup oats
dark sugar-free chocolate
walnuts
sunflower seeds
pumpkin seeds

all-purpose flour

🥗Healthier: whole wheat flour

💰Cheaper: cake flour

Whole wheat flour adds fiber and nutrients.

brown sugar

🥗Healthier: coconut sugar

💰Cheaper: white sugar

Coconut sugar has a lower glycemic index.

nuts

🥗Healthier: seeds

💰Cheaper: omit

Seeds provide crunch without allergens.

chocolate chips

🥗Healthier: dark chocolate chips

💰Cheaper: chocolate chunks

Dark chocolate has less sugar.

1

Mash 2 small ripe bananas in a bowl.

2

Add 1 egg to the mashed bananas and mix well.

3

Incorporate 1 cup of oats into the mixture and mix until well combined.

4

Pour the mixture into a lined loaf tin and flatten it down with a fork.

5

Bake in the oven for about 10 to 15 minutes until golden.

6

Allow to cool after baking.

7

Drizzle dark sugar-free chocolate on top if desired.

8

Optionally add walnuts, sunflower seeds, or pumpkin seeds into the mix.

9

Chill in the fridge until cool, or enjoy immediately.

Cooking Techniques

mixingbaking

Equipment Needed

loaf tinmixing bowlfork

Spice Level:

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Dietary

dairy-freegluten-freenut-free

Allergens

milkeggswheattree-nuts

Also Known As

Banana Cake BarsBanana Bread Bars

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