Banana Choc Chip bars gooey easybake dessert with rich flavor quick prep crowdpleasing treat for the whole family to enjoy every bite

Ripe bananas, mashed — 1 cup (about 2 medium bananas)

All-purpose flour — 1 1/2 cups

Rolled oats — 3/4 cup (optional for chewy texture)

Brown sugar — 1/2 cup packed

Unsalted butter, melted — 1/3 cup (or melted coconut oil for dairy-free)

Egg — 1 large

Vanilla extract — 1 teaspoon

Baking powder — 1 teaspoon

Salt — 1/4 teaspoon

Semi-sweet chocolate chips — 1 cup

Optional mix-ins: chopped walnuts or pecans — 1/2 cup

Ground cinnamon — 1/2 teaspoon

Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Line a 9×9-inch baking pan with parchment, leaving overhang for easy removal.
In a medium bowl, whisk together flour, oats (if using), baking powder, salt, and cinnamon (if using).
In a large bowl, mash the bananas until mostly smooth. Whisk in brown sugar, melted butter, egg (or flax egg), and vanilla until glossy and well combined.
Fold the dry ingredients into the wet just until a thick, speckled batter forms. Don’t overmix. Stir in the chocolate chips and optional nuts.
Spread the batter evenly in the prepared pan. Bake for 24–28 minutes, until the edges are golden and a toothpick inserted in the center comes out with a few moist crumbs.
Let the bars cool in the pan for 10–15 minutes, then lift them out with the parchment and cool completely on a wire rack. Once cooled, cut into squares.
Serve them warm for a gooey bite or at room temperature for firmer bars. Optional: sprinkle with a tiny pinch of flaky salt to heighten the chocolate flavor.

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