Banana Bars
Banana Bars are the perfect solution for using up overripe bananas! Moist and flavorful, these bars feature golden-brown edges and a delightful balance of banana sweetness and vanilla. Ideal for snacks or dessert, they’re sure to impress family and friends. Enjoy them plain or jazzed up with nuts or chocolate chips for extra flair!
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Total Time: 45 minutes
- Yield: Approximately 12 servings 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
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- 3 ripe bananas (mashed)
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1/2 cup brown sugar
- 1 tsp baking powder
- 1/4 tsp salt
- 2 large eggs
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter (melted)
- 2 tsp vanilla extract
- Optional: 1/2 cup nuts or chocolate chips
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease a 9×13-inch baking pan.
- In a mixing bowl, mash the ripe bananas until smooth but slightly chunky.
- In another bowl, whisk together melted butter, granulated sugar, brown sugar, eggs, and vanilla until well combined.
- Gradually add the wet mixture to the dry ingredients (flour, baking powder, salt) and fold gently until just combined. Avoid overmixing.
- If desired, fold in nuts or chocolate chips.
- Pour the batter into the prepared pan and bake for 25-30 minutes or until golden brown. Use a toothpick to check for doneness.
- Allow to cool slightly before cutting into bars.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bar (about 70g)
- Calories: 180
- Sugar: 20g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 7g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 27g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 40mg
Keywords: For added nutrition, consider substituting half of the all-purpose flour with whole wheat flour. Spice it up by adding a dash of cinnamon or nutmeg.