Flourless Peanut Butter Banana Bars (Printable)
Moist, gluten-free bars combining ripe bananas and creamy peanut butter for a naturally sweet treat.
# What You'll Need:
→ Wet Ingredients
01 - 2 large ripe bananas, mashed
02 - 1 cup creamy peanut butter
03 - 2 large eggs
04 - 1/4 cup pure maple syrup or honey
05 - 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
→ Spices & Add-ins
06 - 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
07 - 1/4 teaspoon fine sea salt
08 - 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
09 - 1/3 cup dark chocolate chips
# How to Make It:
01 - Preheat oven to 350°F and line an 8x8-inch baking pan with parchment paper.
02 - In a large mixing bowl, combine mashed bananas, peanut butter, eggs, maple syrup, and vanilla extract. Mix until smooth and fully incorporated.
03 - Add cinnamon, salt, and baking soda to the wet mixture. Stir well until no dry pockets remain.
04 - Gently fold dark chocolate chips into the batter until evenly distributed.
05 - Pour batter into the prepared pan and spread evenly with a spatula, ensuring the surface is level.
06 - Bake for 20-22 minutes until the center is set and a toothpick inserted into the middle comes out clean.
07 - Allow bars to cool completely in the pan before slicing into 8 equal portions.
# Expert Advice:
01 -
- They come together in one bowl with no flour, no mixer, and absolutely no complicated techniques
- The texture is somehow both fudgy and light, like a cross between a cookie and a cake
02 -
- Underbaking slightly is better than overbaking, as these continue to set while cooling
- The batter will seem thick and almost doughlike, which is exactly how it should be
03 -
- Use the parchment paper overhang as handles to lift the entire batch out at once for neat slicing
- If your peanut butter has been sitting in the cabinet, give it a good stir first to redistribute the oils