Chango Bars Monkey Man

Indulge your sweet tooth with Chango Bars Monkey Man, a delightful fusion of ripe bananas, warm cinnamon, and rich chocolate chips baked into chewy, golden perfection. These easy-to-make banana dessert bars are made even better with the optional crunch of chopped pecans or walnuts, creating a texture that’s both soft and satisfying. Perfect for a quick snack, potluck treat, or weeknight dessert, this recipe comes together in just 45 minutes, making it a go-to for busy bakers. With a moist, cake-like consistency and sweet caramel undertones from brown sugar, these crowd-pleasing bars are a delicious way to use overripe bananas. Serve them warm for maximum flavor, and enjoy a dessert that’s as comforting as it is irresistible! Keywords: banana bars, chocolate chip dessert, easy baking recipe, banana dessert bars.

Nutriscore Rating: 51/100

Prep Time:15 mins

Cook Time:30 mins

Total Time:45 mins

Servings: 12

Ingredients

• 0.5 cups unsalted butter
• 1 cups granulated sugar
• 0.5 cups light brown sugar, packed
• 2 large ripe bananas, mashed
• 1 teaspoons vanilla extract
• 2 large eggs
• 2 cups all-purpose flour
• 1 teaspoons baking powder
• 1 teaspoons ground cinnamon
• 0.25 teaspoons salt
• 1 cups semi-sweet chocolate chips
• 0.5 cups chopped pecans or walnuts (optional)

Directions

Step 1

Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease a 9x13-inch baking dish or line it with parchment paper for easy removal.

Step 2

In a large mixing bowl, beat the butter, granulated sugar, and brown sugar together until creamy and well combined.

Step 3

Add the mashed bananas, vanilla extract, and eggs to the bowl. Mix until smooth and fully incorporated.

Step 4

In a separate bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, ground cinnamon, and salt.

Step 5

Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, mixing gently until just combined. Do not overmix.

Step 6

Fold in the chocolate chips and chopped nuts if using, ensuring they are evenly distributed throughout the batter.

Step 7

Pour the batter into the prepared baking dish, spreading it out evenly with a spatula.

Step 8

Bake in the preheated oven for 25-30 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out with a few moist crumbs but no wet batter.

Step 9

Remove from the oven and allow the bars to cool completely in the pan on a wire rack before cutting into squares or bars.

Step 10

Serve and enjoy! Store leftovers in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3 days.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(1206.9g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	4013.6

Total Fat 146.4g	0%
Saturated Fat 63.5g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat g
Cholesterol 496mg	0%
Sodium 1221.9mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 671.0g	0%
Dietary Fiber 32.3g	0%
Total Sugars 424.6g
Protein 57.8g	0%

Vitamin D 80IU	0%
Calcium 263.6mg	0%
Iron 20.3mg	0%
Potassium 1766.9mg	0%

*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.

Source of Calories

Fat: 31.1%

Protein: 5.5%

Carbs: 63.4%