Banana and Chocolate Chip Bars
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Banana and Chocolate Chip Bars
Description
The Banana and Chocolate Chip Bars recipe focuses on ripe bananas mashed and mixed with plant-based milk, oil, and ground flaxseed forming a flax egg as a binder. Spices like cinnamon and vanilla enhance the flavor alongside semi-sweet vegan chocolate chips folded into the batter. Baking in a single pan creates evenly cooked bars with a soft crumb and little chewiness, supported by careful mixing to avoid overworking flour gluten. Chocolate chips distributed inside and sprinkled on top add melty pockets of sweetness.
These bars provide a textured, slightly dense but moist treat that highlights the natural sugar and moisture from bananas. The inclusion of ground flaxseed meal introduces a subtle nuttiness and helps hold the bars together. Cinnamon and vanilla extract influence the aroma and flavor, complementing the fruit and chocolate notes.
They can be served as a snack or casual dessert, suitable for those who prefer a plant-based or egg-free option. The bars cut nicely into squares and are ideal for sharing or packing as a portable treat. This recipe balances sweet and slight spice without overpowering.
Measuring the flour correctly and using very ripe bananas are important to avoid dense bars. Minimal mixing keeps the bars tender rather than chewy, ensuring a pleasant texture. Baking time is about 50 minutes, testing doneness by a toothpick inserted into the center.
Ingredients
- 2 tablespoons ground flaxseeds
- 6 tablespoons of water
- 4 large banana peeled, ripe
- ¼ cup vegetable oil or canola oil
- ½ cup plant-based milk any variety
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 ¾ cups all-purpose flour
- ½ cup brown sugar
- 1 ½ teaspoons baking powder
- ½ teaspoon salt
- 1 teaspoon cinnamon
- 1 cup non-dairy semi-sweet chocolate chips divided, or chunks
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F and lightly grease a 9x13 baking pan or dish.
- In a small bowl, beat together the flaxseed meal and water for 1 minute. Place in the refrigerator for 10 minutes.
- Using a fork or potato masher, mash the bananas and stir in the oil, plant-based milk, vanilla, flour, sugar, baking powder, salt, cinnamon, and flaxseed mixture until it’s well-combined. Fold in ¾ cup of the vegan chocolate chips (or chunks).
- Pour the batter into the prepared baking pan, sprinkle the remaining chocolate chips on top, and bake for 50 minutes. Test by sticking a toothpick in the middle of the loaf. If the toothpick comes out dry, the loaf is done. If it’s not, bake in 5 minute increments until the toothpick comes out dry.
Notes
- Measure flour by fluffing, spooning, and leveling to avoid dense texture.
- Use very ripe bananas for sweeter flavor and easier mashing.
- Mix batter gently to prevent tough bars from overdeveloping gluten.
Nutrition Information
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Serving: 10bars
Amount Per Serving
Calories 401 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 401kcal | 20% |
| Carbohydrates | 64g | 21% |
| Protein | 6g | 12% |
| Fat | 16g | 25% |
| Saturated Fat | 5g | 25% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 3g | 18% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 5g | 25% |
| Trans Fat | 0.03g | 2% |
| Sodium | 251mg | 10% |
| Potassium | 307mg | 7% |
| Fiber | 5g | 20% |
| Sugar | 32g | 64% |
| Vitamin A | 44IU | 1% |
| Vitamin C | 6mg | 7% |
| Calcium | 118mg | 12% |
| Iron | 3mg | 17% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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