Cinnamon Chip Banana Bars
Soft, moist, and bursting with warm cinnamon and banana flavors, these Cinnamon Chip Banana Bars are the ultimate treat to satisfy your sweet tooth. Perfectly ripe bananas combine with a tender, buttery batter that’s infused with vanilla and a hint of ground cinnamon, creating a dessert that’s both comforting and irresistible. The star of the show? Sweet and spiced cinnamon chips, which melt into pockets of gooey goodness with every bite. Ready in just 40 minutes with minimal prep time, these easy banana bars are ideal for potlucks, afternoon snacks, or a cozy dessert to pair with coffee or tea. Slice them into squares or rectangles, and you’ve got a crowd-pleasing recipe that strikes the perfect balance between soft banana bread and indulgent dessert bar. Don’t miss this recipe for a delightful way to use up ripe bananas!
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Ingredients
- 2 large ripe bananas
- 0.5 cup unsalted butter
- 0.75 cup granulated sugar
- 0.25 cup brown sugar
- 1 large egg
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1.5 cups all-purpose flour
- 0.5 teaspoon baking soda
- 0.25 teaspoon salt
- 0.5 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 1 cup cinnamon chips
Directions
Step 1
Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and line a 9x13-inch baking pan with parchment paper for easy removal.
Step 2
In a large mixing bowl, mash the ripe bananas until smooth using a fork or potato masher.
Step 3
Melt the butter and let it cool slightly. Add the melted butter, granulated sugar, brown sugar, and vanilla extract to the mashed bananas. Mix until well combined.
Step 4
Beat in the egg until the mixture is smooth.
Step 5
In a separate bowl, whisk together the all-purpose flour, baking soda, salt, and ground cinnamon.
Step 6
Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, stirring until just combined. Do not overmix.
Step 7
Fold in the cinnamon chips evenly throughout the batter.
Step 8
Spread the batter into the prepared baking pan, leveling it out with a spatula.
Step 9
Bake in the preheated oven for 22–25 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
Step 10
Remove the pan from the oven and allow the bars to cool completely in the pan before cutting into squares or rectangles.
Step 11
Serve and enjoy these delicious cinnamon chip banana bars!
Nutrition Facts
| Serving size | (990.8g) |
|---|
| Amount per serving | % Daily Value* |
|---|---|
| Calories | 3288.1 |
| Total Fat 106.1g | 0% |
| Saturated Fat 51.3g | 0% |
| Cholesterol 310mg | 0% |
| Sodium 1992.3mg | 0% |
| Total Carbohydrate 556.6g | 0% |
| Dietary Fiber 21.2g | 0% |
| Total Sugars 321.4g | |
| Protein 36.8g | 0% |
| Vitamin D 41IU | 0% |
| Calcium 206.8mg | 0% |
| Iron 12.9mg | 0% |
| Potassium 1563.8mg | 0% |
Source of Calories