Flourless Peanut Butter Banana Chocolate Chip Bars Recipe
These Flourless Peanut Butter Banana Chocolate Chip Bars are a wholesome, gluten-free treat combining the natural sweetness of ripe bananas with creamy peanut butter and melty chocolate chips. Perfect for a quick breakfast or a satisfying snack, these bars are easy to make with minimal ingredients and no flour required.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Total Time: 35 minutes
- Yield: 9 bars 1x
- Category: Snack
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Gluten Free
Ingredients
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Bars:
- 3 ripe bananas, mashed
- 1 cup creamy peanut butter
- 1/2 cup chocolate chips
Instructions
- Preheat the oven: Set your oven to 350°F (175°C) to ensure it is hot and ready for baking the bars evenly.
- Mix ingredients: In a medium bowl, thoroughly combine the mashed bananas and peanut butter until smooth. Fold in the chocolate chips evenly throughout the batter.
- Prepare the baking dish: Lightly grease an 8×8 inch baking pan or line it with parchment paper to prevent sticking.
- Pour and spread: Transfer the mixture into the prepared pan and spread it evenly to form a uniform layer.
- Bake: Place the pan in the preheated oven and bake for 20-25 minutes, or until the bars are set and lightly golden on top.
- Cool and serve: Remove from the oven and allow to cool completely in the pan before cutting into bars. This helps them firm up for easy slicing.
Notes
- Use very ripe bananas for maximum sweetness and moisture.
- You can substitute peanut butter with almond or cashew butter if desired.
- For a nut-free version, sunflower seed butter can be used instead of peanut butter.
- Store bars in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3 days, or refrigerate for up to a week.
- Adding a pinch of cinnamon or vanilla extract can enhance flavor.
Keywords: flourless bars, peanut butter bars, banana bars, chocolate chip bars, gluten free snack, no flour dessert
