Delicious, moist and gooey, these Chocolate Chip Banana Bread Bars are the perfect quick treat to whip up when you have extra bananas! They’re grain and dairy free, gluten free, soy free, and Paleo.
The time finally came – we didn’t finish 40 bananas in a week.
I think it was me slacking but it doesn’t matter because I created an awesome grain-free recipe with 2 over-ripe bananas.
Since we normally go through bananas like water, this was a special occasion and I really didn’t want to screw it up. The pressure was on, and deliver I did on this one!
I didn’t want a regular old banana bread, although I really appreciate a good one. I wanted something a bit different. Gooey, chocolatey and decadent enough to be a real dessert.
Something dense that wouldn’t crumble, but also soft. Anyway, this wound up being it and thank goodness, because I was at high risk for recipe heartbreak and you all know how hard that is for me.
P.S. These didn’t survive long enough to share a couple with Santa (we loved them and devoured) so I tried another recipe for Santa (cookies) that did wind up failing pretty badly.
I mean they were edible, just had an odd taste and too-dry texture. I’d hate to tarnish Santa’s view of healthier treats and paleo in general, but we all agreed we should leave them for him and hopefully he’d be okay with it. Unsweetened almond milk to wash them down.
It’s a miracle he still left my kids anything!
Anyway, because the gooey chocolate chip banana bread squares made me so happy, I didn’t go into full recipe heartbreak mode with that one. Now onto the good stuff!
Chocolate Chip Banana Bread Bars {Paleo}
Chocolate Chip Banana Bread Squares
Ingredients
- 2 med over-ripe bananas mashed
- 2 large eggs
- 1/4 cup organic coconut sugar
- 1/4 cup coconut oil melted
- 1/2 tsp pure vanilla extract
- 1 1/2 cups blanched almond flour
- 1/2 tsp baking soda
- 1/4 tsp salt
- 3/4 cup Enjoy Life chocolate chips or homemade paleo chocolate chunks*
Instructions
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Preheat your oven to 350 degrees and line an 8 x 8" baking dish with parchment paper along the bottom and sides
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In a large bowl, whisk together the mashed bananas and 2 eggs.
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Add the coconut sugar, coconut oil, and vanilla and continue to mix until smooth.
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Stir in the almond flour, baking soda and salt and mix until fully combined.
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Last, stir in the chocolate chips or chunks. Transfer the mixture into the prepared baking dish and bake for 25 minutes, or until it is set and lightly browned along the outer edges.
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Let cool completely before cutting into squares to serve. Enjoy!
Recipe Notes
*You can use this recipe to make your own paleo chocolate - simply chill the mixture in a parchment lined loaf pan before chopping into chunks.
Nutrition
Do you want to make these yet? I know, I know. It’s hard to wait for the bananas to turn brown. You know I never think to just buy the bananas too ripe to start? What is wrong with me?
There’s always plenty in my store discounted and ready to be turned into some tasty baked good. Always next time 🙂
What’s your favorite thing to make with overripe bananas?
How was your Christmas?
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Excellent recipe! Since I’m on a budget currently, I substituted dark chocolate chips for the paleo chips, equal portions of unbleached organic flour for coconut flour, 1/3 cup stevia for sugar, and they turned out great! 🙂 Thank you, Michele!
Excellent recipe!
This is my go to recipe for Banana bread
I make it log bread instead and it comes out just as good!
I love this recipe and it’s become a regular breakfast/snack for us. I put the bananas, eggs, and vanilla in the blender to get it extra smooth, and it always comes out perfect. I’ve sent the recipe to my mom and she loves it too.
I do have a question. I’m wondering since I’m currently out of coconut oil, if I could use olive oil or butter instead?
Thanks for creating this recipe, it’s amazing!
These are so good and easy to make! I sent some home with my parents and they were messaging me about them as soon as they ate them about how good they are! Love them!