4.9 from 39 votes
Brown Butter Banana Chocolate Chip Bars
These easy banana bars are a family favorite dessert! The brown butter and chocolate chips make them extra special!
Prep Time
10 mins
Cook Time
30 mins
Total Time
40 mins
Servings:
12
Calories:
217 kcal
Course:
Dessert
Cuisine:
American
Ingredients
- 1/2 cup butter unsalted
- 3/4 cup brown sugar packed
- 1 egg large
- 1/2 cup banana from 1 large ripe banana, mashed
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1/2 teaspoon baking powder
- 1/8 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/4 teaspoon salt sea salt
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 1/2 cup chocolate chips semi-sweet
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350 degrees F. Grease an 8-by-8-inch square baking pan nonstick cooking spray and set aside.
- First, brown the butter. Cut the butter into tablespoons. Place in a medium skillet. Melt the butter over medium heat, swirling it in the pan occasionally. The butter will foam and pop, so be careful. Continue to swirl the pan often. Remove pan from heat once the butter starts to brown and smells nutty. There will be small brown bits on the bottom. The butter should be an amber color.
- In a large bowl, combine the browned butter and brown sugar. Stir until smooth. Add in the egg and stir until combined. Stir in the mashed banana and vanilla extract and stir until smooth.
- Add the baking powder, baking soda, sea salt, and flour. Stir until just combined. Don't over mix. Fold in the chocolate chips.
- Pour batter into prepared baking pan, spreading into an even layer. Bake for 30 to 35 minutes or until center is set and edges are light golden brown, and a toothpick inserted near the center comes out clean. Place pan on a wire rack and let cool completely before cutting into squares.
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Nutrition Information
Calories
217kcal
(11%)
Carbohydrates
28g
(9%)
Protein
2g
(4%)
Fat
11g
(17%)
Saturated Fat
7g
(35%)
Cholesterol
34mg
(11%)
Sodium
60mg
(3%)
Potassium
118mg
(3%)
Fiber
1g
(4%)
Sugar
18g
(36%)
Vitamin A
256IU
(5%)
Vitamin C
1mg
(1%)
Calcium
30mg
(3%)
Iron
1mg
(6%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 12 Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 217
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 217kcal | 11% |
| Carbohydrates | 28g | 9% |
| Protein | 2g | 4% |
| Fat | 11g | 17% |
| Saturated Fat | 7g | 35% |
| Cholesterol | 34mg | 11% |
| Sodium | 60mg | 3% |
| Potassium | 118mg | 3% |
| Fiber | 1g | 4% |
| Sugar | 18g | 36% |
| Vitamin A | 256IU | 5% |
| Vitamin C | 1mg | 1% |
| Calcium | 30mg | 3% |
| Iron | 1mg | 6% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.