Banana Bars NO EGGS | NO BAKING POWDER

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.

Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C).

Grease a baking pan with melted butter or cooking oil, or line with wax paper.

In a large bowl, mash the ripe bananas until smooth.

Add sugar to the mashed bananas and mix well.

In a separate bowl, whisk together flour, baking soda, salt, and ground cinnamon.

Add the dry ingredients to the banana mixture and stir until just combined.

Incorporate melted butter, fresh milk, and vanilla extract into the batter.

Fold in chocolate chips if using.

Pour the batter into the prepared baking pan and spread evenly.

Bake for 25-30 minutes or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.

Allow to cool in the pan for 10 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack to cool completely.

Cut into bars and serve.

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Equipment Needed

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Allergens