Description
Bake these simple banana bars for a rich, moist, and truly gooey dessert experience.
Ingredients
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- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 cup (1 stick) unsalted butter, softened
- 1 cup packed light brown sugar
- 2 large eggs
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 1/2 cups mashed ripe bananas (about 3 medium)
- 1/2 cup chopped pecans or walnuts (optional)
- 1/2 cup semi-sweet chocolate chips (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350 degrees F. Grease and flour a 9×13 inch baking pan.
- In a medium bowl, whisk together the flour, baking soda, and salt. Set aside.
- In a large bowl, cream together the softened butter and brown sugar until light and fluffy.
- Beat in the eggs one at a time, then mix in the vanilla extract.
- Stir in the mashed bananas until just combined. Do not overmix.
- Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, mixing on low speed until just incorporated.
- Fold in the optional nuts or chocolate chips if you are using them.
- Spread the batter evenly into the prepared baking pan.
- Bake for 25 to 30 minutes, or until the edges are set and a toothpick inserted near the center comes out with moist crumbs attached. For extra gooeyness, slightly underbake.
- Let the bars cool completely in the pan before cutting into squares.
Notes
- Use very ripe, spotty bananas for the best flavor and moisture.
- For a richer topping, sprinkle 1/4 cup of extra brown sugar mixed with 1 tablespoon of melted butter over the batter before baking.
- These bars store well in an airtight container at room temperature for up to three days.
- Prep Time: 15 min
- Cook Time: 30 min
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bar
- Calories: 210
- Sugar: 18
- Sodium: 150
- Fat: 10
- Saturated Fat: 5
- Unsaturated Fat: 5
- Trans Fat: 0
- Carbohydrates: 30
- Fiber: 1
- Protein: 3
- Cholesterol: 45