Flourless Peanut Butter Banana Chocolate Chip Bars
Ingredients
- 2 ripe bananas
- 1 cup peanut butter
all natural, room temp.
- 1/4 cup almond flour
- 1/3 cup maple syrup)
(or honey
- 1 egg
- 1 tsp cinnamon
- 1 tsp baking soda
- pinch of salt
- 1/2 cup chocolate chips)
(plus more for garnish
Directions
- 1
Preheat your oven to 325° F. Line an 8x8" brownie pan with parchment paper.
- 2
In a large bowl, mash your bananas. Add in the PB, almond flour, maple syrup, egg, cinnamon, baking soda and salt. Mix until just combined and then fold in your chips.
- 3
Transfer batter to pan and top with some more chips. Bake for around 25 minutes or until toothpick comes out clean.
- 4
Allow to fully cool prior to slicing. I typically make these at night and allow them to sit overnight in a tupper prior to slicing.
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About this Recipe
Craving a delightful homemade treat that feels indulgent but comes together with surprising ease? These Flourless Peanut Butter Banana Chocolate Chip Bars are your answer, crafted from ingredients likely already in your pantry.
What makes these bars truly special is their effortless charm and robust flavor. As the most popular and delicious dessert on the site, this recipe shines by letting humble pantry staples—ripe bananas, creamy peanut butter, and melty chocolate chips—take center stage. The flourless nature of these bars makes them a fantastic option for many, delivering a dense, chewy texture without needing any gluten-containing flour.
When you bite into these bars, expect a comforting symphony of flavors. The natural sweetness of ripe bananas perfectly complements the rich, nutty notes of peanut butter, all punctuated by pockets of warm, gooey chocolate. The resulting texture is wonderfully soft and chewy, a perfect balance that's hard to resist. Despite their irresistible appeal, the minimal 5-minute prep time means you're just moments away from a wholesome, satisfying dessert.
These versatile bars welcome your personal touch. Feel free to swap out the peanut butter for an equal amount of almond butter or sunflower butter to cater to different preferences or allergies, maintaining that beloved creamy texture. Similarly, honey can be used as a direct substitute for maple syrup if that's what you have on hand, offering a slightly different, yet equally delicious, sweetness profile. You can also press extra chocolate chips on top before baking for a picture-perfect finish.
Serve these Flourless Peanut Butter Banana Chocolate Chip Bars as a simple afternoon pick-me-up, a quick after-dinner treat, or even alongside your morning coffee for a special start to the day.