Chocolate Chip Banana Bars Recipe

butter

🥗Healthier: coconut oil

💰Cheaper: margarine

Coconut oil adds healthy fats and is dairy-free.

chocolate chips

🥗Healthier: dark chocolate chips

💰Cheaper: chocolate bar chopped

Dark chocolate provides antioxidants.

walnuts

🥗Healthier: pecans

💰Cheaper: sunflower seeds

Sunflower seeds are nut-free and lower in cost.

granulated sugar

🥗Healthier: coconut sugar

💰Cheaper: brown sugar

Brown sugar can be less expensive and adds moisture.

Preheat oven to 350 degrees Fahrenheit. Set aside a parchment-lined or greased 8 x 8 baking dish.

In a large mixing bowl, whisk the banana, brown sugar, and butter with a mixer or whisk. Mix in the egg and vanilla extract. Set aside.

In a mixing bowl, combine the flour, salt, and cinnamon. Transfer the dry ingredients to the bowl of wet ingredients. Mix to combine, do not overmix. Fold in the chocolate chips. Pour the batter into the prepared baking dish.

Bake for 30-35 minutes or until the center is baked through. Cut into squares and enjoy!

Cooking Techniques

Equipment Needed

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