Chewy Banana Bars (Print Version)
# Ingredients:
→ Liquid Ingredients
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1 cup mashed ripe bananas (about 2 medium)
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1 large room-temp egg
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1/2 cup softened unsalted butter
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3/4 cup packed light brown sugar
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2 teaspoons pure vanilla
→ Dry Ingredients
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1/2 teaspoon table salt
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1 cup plain flour
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3/4 cup mini chocolate chips (save a handful for the top)
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1/2 teaspoon baking powder
# Instructions:
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Set your oven to 350°F (177°C). Line an 8x8 pan with parchment so it hangs over the sides.
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Microwave the butter till liquid—it should take about 60 seconds. Let it cool a bit, roughly 10-15 minutes.
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In a mixing bowl, whisk together the salt, flour, and baking powder.
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Mix together the slightly cooled butter and sugar. Add mashed bananas, vanilla, and the egg, gently stirring till it's all mixed.
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Stir the dry mixture into the wet ingredients little by little. Fold in most of the chocolate chips, saving some for the top.
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Pour the batter into the pan, sprinkle the extra chips on top. Bake for around 30-35 minutes until the center feels set and a toothpick comes out clean.
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Cool completely. Use the parchment to lift out the bars, then slice them up.
# Notes:
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Keep in an airtight container at room temperature up to 4 days.
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You can refrigerate for up to a week or freeze for a month.