These Chocolate Chip Banana Bread Bars are a delightful twist on traditional banana bread, designed for convenience and fun. Baked using a silicone granola bar mold, they offer a portable, kid friendly snack that's perfect for breakfast, lunchboxes, or an after school treat. Freezer-friendly and easy to make, these bars are a great way to use up ripe bananas and satisfy chocolate cravings.

Full Recipe:

Ingredients

• 4 medium ripe bananas

• ½ cup melted coconut oil (refined for no coconut flavor)

• 2 large eggs

• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract

• ½ cup coconut sugar (or brown sugar)

• ½ cup unsweetened almond milk (or any milk)

• ¼ cup pure maple syrup

• 2 cups all purpose flour (or gluten-free flour)

• 2 teaspoons ground cinnamon

• 1 teaspoon baking powder

• ½ teaspoon baking soda

• ¼ teaspoon salt

• 1½ cups semi sweet chocolate chips

Directions

1. Preheat Oven: Set the oven to 350°F (175°C). Place silicone granola bar molds on a large baking sheet.

2. Prepare Wet Ingredients: In a large bowl, mash the ripe bananas until smooth. Add melted coconut oil, eggs, vanilla extract, coconut sugar, almond milk, and maple syrup. Mix until well combined.

3. Combine Dry Ingredients: In a separate bowl, whisk together flour, ground cinnamon, baking powder, baking soda, and salt.

4. Mix Wet and Dry Ingredients: Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet mixture, stirring until just combined.

5. Add Chocolate Chips: Fold in the chocolate chips gently.

6. Fill Molds: Scoop approximately ¼ cup of batter into each mold compartment. The batter should settle on its own.

7. Bake: Bake for 25–30 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean and the bars feel firm.

8. Cool: Allow the bars to cool in the mold for 10 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack to cool completely.

Nutritional Information (per bar)

• Calories: Approximately 180 kcal

• Total Fat: 9g

• Saturated Fat: 5g

• Cholesterol: 35mg

• Sodium: 50mg

• Total Carbohydrates: 25g

• Dietary Fiber: 2g

• Sugars: 14g

• Protein: 2g

• Vitamin D: 0mcg

• Calcium: 20mg

• Iron: 1mg

• Potassium: 150mg