Ingredients and Weight:
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1 cup unsalted butter (softened)
- 1 cup sugar
- 2 large eggs
- 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
- 3 ripe bananas (mashed)
- 1 package chocolate chips (optional)
Preparation Time:
- Preparation Time: 30 minutes
- Cooking Time: 25-30 minutes
Difficulty Level: Level 3 (Moderate)
Preparation Method Steps:
- Preheat the oven to 350°F.
- In a medium bowl, combine the flour, baking soda, and salt. Set aside.
- In a large bowl, cream together the softened butter and sugar until light and fluffy.
- Add the eggs one at a time, mixing well after each addition.
- Stir in the vanilla extract.
- Mix in the mashed bananas.
- Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients and mix well.
- Stir in the chocolate chips (if using).
- Pour the mixture into a greased 8x8-inch baking pan.
- Bake for 25-30 minutes or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
- Allow to cool before cutting into bars.
Nutritional Information: (Per Serving)
- Calories: 400-500 (depending on the size of the bars and whether chocolate chips are used)
- Fat: 20-25g
- Carbohydrates: 50-60g
- Protein: 5-7g
Dish Characteristics:
- A sweet and moist dessert bar with a rich banana flavor.
- The addition of chocolate chips provides a chocolatey contrast to the banana flavor.
- Suitable for American taste due to its sweet and rich flavor profile.
User Comments:
- "These banana bars are delicious! The combination of banana and chocolate is perfect."
- "My family loved this dessert. It was easy to make and turned out moist and flavorful."
- "I added walnuts to this recipe and it was even better. A great way to use up ripe bananas."
Special Precautions and Tips:
- Make sure to use ripe bananas for the best flavor and texture.
- If you want to add more flavor, consider using different types of nuts or even different types of chocolate chips.
- This recipe can be easily doubled or halved depending on the number of people you are serving.
