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Chocolate Chip Banana Bread Bars
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5 from 10 votes

Chocolate Chip Banana Bread Bars

Chocolate Chip Banana Bread Bars offer all there is to love about a moist slice of banana bead in a grab-n-go bar. Gluten free, made with wholesome ingredients, and perfect for weekday breakfasts or snacks.
Prep Time15 minutes
Cook Time35 minutes
Total Time50 minutes
Course: Breakfast, Snack
Cuisine: American
Servings: 16 bars

Equipment

  • 1 Mixing Bowl
  • 8x8" or 9x9" baking pan

Ingredients

  • 1 1/2 cups mashed ripe banana (from 3 to 4 brown specked bananas)
  • 1/2 cup creamy almond butter (sub peanut or cashew butter)
  • 2 eggs
  • 1/4 cup maple syrup or honey
  • 1 cup almond flour
  • 1/2 cup oat flour
  • 1 tsp. ground cinnamon
  • 1 tsp. baking soda
  • 1/2 tsp. kosher salt
  • 1 cup chocolate chips or chunks, divided
  • 1/4 cup finely chopped walnuts

Instructions

  • Preheat oven to 350º F. Line an 8x8" or 9x9" baking pan with parchment paper and spray with non-stick cooking spray.
  • Place bananas in a large bowl and use a potato masher or fork to throughly mash until the bananas are pureed. Add almond butter, eggs, and maple syrup; whisk to combine.
  • Add almond flour, oat flour, cinnamon, baking soda, and salt; stir to combine. Fold in 3/4 cup of the chocolate chips. Transfer batter to prepared baking dish; smooth the top with a spatula. Sprinkle remaining 1/4 cup chocolate chips and chopped walnuts overtop.
  • For 8x8" baking dish, bake for 32 to 35 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out mostly clean. For 9x9" baking dish, bake for about 25 minutes. Let cool in the pan for 30 minutes.
    Transfer to a cooling rack and let cool completely. Slice into 16 bars.
    *Store leftovers in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 5 days. (The bars get even better and more moist as they sit!)

Notes

*Nutrition facts calculated using Lily's brand of chocolate chips.
To Serve: These bars are delicious spread with extra nut butter or a dollop of full-fat yogurt.
To Store: Once the bars fully cool, store them in an airtight container lined with paper towels at room temperature for up to 5 days.
To Freeze: Freeze leftover bars in an airtight freezer-safe storage container for up to 3 months. Let thaw overnight at room temperature before serving.

Nutrition

Serving: 1bar | Calories: 175kcal | Carbohydrates: 17g | Protein: 5g | Fat: 11g | Saturated Fat: 2g | Sodium: 150mg | Fiber: 3g | Sugar: 7g