Gooey Peanut Butter Chocolate Chip Banana Bars

Peanut butter was first introduced to the mainstream market in the late 19th century and quickly became a popular ingredient in various recipes, including desserts.

This is vegetarian recipe. Dish can be prepared in 70 minutes. Recipe requires some culinary experience (medium difficulty). Number of ingredients: 11.

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Gooey Peanut Butter Chocolate Chip Banana Bars

Cooking Method: Baking Cuisine: American Courses: Dessert, Snack Recipe Keys: Vegetarian

Difficulty: Intermediate Prep Time 15 min Cook Time 25 min Rest Time 30 min Total Time 1 hr 10 mins

Servings: 12 Calories: 3720

Best Season: Suitable throughout the year

Ingredients

Servings

• 1.5 cup All-purpose flour
• 1 teaspoon Baking powder
• 0.25 teaspoon Salt
• 1 cup Ripe bananas, mashed
• 1 cup Creamy peanut butter
• 0.5 cup Unsalted butter, melted
• 0.75 cup Granulated sugar
• 0.25 cup Brown sugar
• 1 large Egg
• 1 teaspoon Vanilla extract
• 0.75 cup Semi-sweet chocolate chips

Instructions

1. Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease a 9x9-inch baking pan.
2. In a medium bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, and salt.
3. In a large bowl, combine the mashed bananas, peanut butter, melted butter, granulated sugar, brown sugar, egg, and vanilla extract. Mix until well combined.
4. Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, mixing until just combined.
5. Fold in the chocolate chips.
6. Pour the batter into the prepared baking pan and spread it evenly.
7. Bake for 25-30 minutes, or until the edges are golden brown and a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
8. Remove from the oven and let the bars cool in the pan for 30 minutes.
9. Cut into squares and serve.

Nutrition Facts

Servings 12

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Amount Per Serving

Calories 310kcal

% Daily Value *

Total Fat 16g25%

Total Carbohydrate 38g13%

Sugars 21g

Protein 6g12%

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* The Percentage Daily Values are calculated from a 2,000 calorie diet. Your specific daily value may vary, depending on your individual calorie requirements.