Banana Chocolate Chip Bars

Breakfast? Dessert? Snack? Sometimes a food is so nice you'll want it at every meal: these banana chocolate chip bars include plenty of chocolate goodness while being just the right amount of sweet.

Banana Chocolate Chip Bars

Depending on where you grew up, banana bread might be among the first things you learned to bake. Bananas getting too ripe? Mash 'em up and give them new life!

This ain't your grandma's banana bread, though. In fact, as you can see from the title, it isn't banana bread at all. These are banana chocolate chip bars.

But what's a bar?

Everything's a bar... if you cut it right. These might end up becoming banana chocolate chip squares, circles, stars, or just a big ol' loaf. The point is: they're darn tasty, any way you slice it.

You may not be a fan of bananas, but I'd still challenge you to taste these bars and tell me you don't want to take another bite.

Banana Bars with Chocolate Chips

Adding something to that batter you just finished whipping up? There's a good chance it'll be chocolate chips. I'd reckon they're just about the most popular baking ingredient to mix in.

Here, chocolate chips take center stage. But make no mistake: these bars aren't just a vehicle for your favorite chocolate morsels. The whole recipe is a great balance of texture and flavor.

Banana Chocolate Chip Bars Ingredients

Here's what goes into making these delicious bars:

• bananas (preferably ripe)
• 2 eggs (room temp)
• honey
• vanilla
• coconut oil (melted)
• baking soda
• whole wheat flour
• cinnamon
• salt
• chocolate chips

Not too bad, right? I bet you don't have to pick up too much from the store to have these cooking in no time.

How to Make Banana Bars with Chocolate Chips

Here's the cooking process, which is pretty straightforward stuff:

Prep

• Get eggs out of the fridge before starting this recipe so they can get to room temperature.
• Preheat the oven to 350 degrees.
• Peel and place the bananas in a large bowl.
• Use a fork to mash the bananas well.
• Add the wet ingredients (honey, vanilla, and melted coconut oil) to the large bowl with the mashed bananas.
• Use a hand mixer or standing mixer and mix for 2-3 minutes.
• Add the dry ingredients to the bowl. Mix only until everything is combined (don’t overmix!)
• Fold in the chocolate chips.
• Spray a 9x9 baking dish really well with cooking spray.
• Pour the batter into the baking dish.

Bake

• Bake for 25-30 mins (until middle is cooked through).
• Best served right after baking! Enjoy.

Banana Chocolate Chip Bars Recipe

How to Store Banana Chocolate Chip Bars

I store these bars in a sealed container. I also like to keep them in the fridge, as they taste great when cooled down as well as warm, but this isn't necessary.

Healthy Banana Bars with Chocolate Chips

Here's the nutrition breakdown for each bar: 413 kcal; 54.6g carbs; 4.5g protein; 21.1g fat.

Looking for something new?

Need some more recipe inspiration? Why not try one of these Jordo's World staples:

• Protein Peanut Butter Cups
• Easy Peanut Butter Fudge
• Oreo Chocolate Parfait