CHOCOLATE CHIP BANANA BARS

Of all the things I bake, my favorites are the simple ones that I find myself making again and again. Don’t get me wrong. I like a beautiful, elaborate dessert as much as the next person. But, I prefer simpler things for everyday baking.

This Chocolate Chip Banana Bars recipe is a perfect example of baking simplicity. Simple flavors with crowd-pleasing appeal. Simple preparation with a quick mixing time. All that comes together for a sweet treat that’s sure to please both the baker and the eater.

These bars are soft and moist and packed with plenty of chocolate chips. I’ll admit that the combination of bananas and chocolate was a little less than appealing to me in my younger years. Of course, taste preferences change, and I’m happy to say that I’ve definitely embraced it now. The sweetness of the bananas with the richness of the chocolate is such a great flavor experience.

Their texture and flavor make them a bit like a mashup of banana bread and a snack cake. While they’re soft, they’re still sturdy enough to be served in bar form and eaten out of hand. I love to make these just to grab one whenever we want a little something sweet. Wrap one up to stick in a packed lunch. Or pack them up and take them to work to share with your co-workers or to a gathering with friends.

INGREDIENTS:

• 1 & 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
• 1 teaspoon baking powder
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 3/4 cup firmly packed light brown sugar 
• 1/4 cup granulated sugar
• 1/2 cup unsalted butter, melted and slightly cooled
• 1 medium banana, mashed (about 1/2 cup)
• 2 large eggs
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
• 1 cup semisweet chocolate chips

DIRECTIONS:

1. Preheat oven to 350°F. Lightly grease an 8-inch square baking pan.
2. Whisk together the flour, baking powder, and salt. Set aside.
3. Using an electric mixer on medium speed or mixing by hand, combine the brown sugar, sugar, butter, and banana. Add the eggs, one at a time, mixing well after each addition. Mix in the vanilla.
4. If using an electric mixer, reduce the mixer speed to low. Gradually mix in the flour mixture.
5. ..................................

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