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Last updated on August 25, 2020. Originally posted on August 25, 2020 By Maryea / 4 Comments

Healthy Banana Chocolate Chip Bars (Vegan & Gluten Free)

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If you’re looking for a healthy dessert that’s vegan and gluten-free, you’ve got to try these Healthy Banana Chocolate Chip Bars! This easy recipe is ready in 30 minutes!a close up of Healthy Banana Chocolate Chip Dessert Bars

I’m sure I’ve mentioned this a time or two, but my family loves desserts. Instead of banning all sweets in an attempt to be healthy, I’ve learned that I can create delicious, wholesome desserts that will satisfy their sweet teeth AND my desire for my family eat eat healthy foods. Those two things don’t have to be mutually exclusive!banana chocolate chip bar with a bite out of it

That’s where recipes like this one for Healthy Banana Chocolate Chip Bars comes in. These are gluten-free and vegan full of delicious banana flavor. If you’re a banana dessert lover, these are going to hit the spot for you!

If you love banana treats, you should also try my Vegan Banana Bread, Healthy Banana Peanut Butter Cookies, or this Double Chocolate Banana Zucchini Bread. Save them all!

Enough chatter! Let’s dive into this recipe!

Recipe Ingredients-What You Need

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  • 3-4 very ripe bananas (1 1/2 cups mashed banana)
  • 2 flax eggs (2 tablespoons ground flaxseed meal with 6 tablespoons water)
  • 2 tablespoons oil
  • 2 tablespoons non-dairy milk
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla
  • 1/4 cup golden monk fruit sweetener with erythritol
  • 1 cup + 1 tablespoons GF flour of choice
  • 1 teaspoon baking powder
  • 1 teaspoon cinnamon
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt
  • 1/2 cup stevia-sweetened chocolate chips

How to Make Healthy Banana Chocolate Chip  Barsoverhead shot of bars

This is a super easy one-bowl recipe that is so quick and easy to make. You’ll want to make these on the regular! Here are the easy, step-by-step instructions.

  1. Preheat the oven to 350 degrees. Line the bottom of an 8X8 inch pan with parchment paper and spray with cooking spray. Set aside.a square baking pan with parchment paper
  2. In a small bowl, mash your bananas and measure 1 1/2 cups.a bowl of mashed banana
  3. In a medium bowl, stir together the mashed banana, flax eggs oil, milk, and vanilla.a turquoise bowl with wet ingredients and a wooden spoon
  4. Stir in the sweetener until well combined. Add the flour, baking powder, cinnamon, and salt. Stir until combined.
  5. Fold in half of the chocolate chips.a turquoise bowl with batter and a wooden spoon
  6. Transfer to the baking pan and use a spatula to smooth the batter evenly. Top with the remaining chocolate chips and press them down slightly.A square baking pan with raw batter of Healthy Banana Chocolate chip dessert bars before baking
  7. Bake in the preheated oven for 20 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
  8. Allow the bars to cool completely (at least 30 minutes) before slicing.

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Healthy Banana Chocolate Chip Dessert Bars (Vegan & Gluten Free)


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  • Author: Maryea Flaherty of Happy Healthy Mama
  • Total Time: 30 minutes
  • Yield: 9 bars 1x
  • Diet: Gluten Free
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Description

These Healthy Banana Chocolate Chip Dessert Bars are gluten-free, vegan, and have no added sugar! They are easy to make with simple ingredients and are a healthy dessert.


Ingredients

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  • 3–4 very ripe bananas (1 1/2 cups mashed banana)
  • 2 flax eggs (2 tablespoons ground flaxseed meal with 6 tablespoons water)
  • 2 tablespoons oil
  • 2 tablespoons non-dairy milk
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla
  • 1/4 cup golden monk fruit sweetener with erythritol
  • 1 cup + 1 tablespoons GF flour of choice
  • 1 teaspoon baking powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon cinnamon
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt
  • 1/2 cup stevia-sweetened chocolate chips

Instructions

  1. Preheat the oven to 350 degrees. Line the bottom of an 8X8 inch pan with parchment paper and spray with cooking spray. Set aside.
  2. In a small bowl, mash your bananas and measure 1 1/2 cups.
  3. In a medium bowl, stir together the mashed banana, flax eggs, oil, milk, and vanilla.
  4. Stir in the sweetener until well combined. Add the flour, baking powder, cinnamon, and salt. Stir until combined.
  5. Fold in half of the chocolate chips.
  6. Transfer to the baking pan and use a spatula to smooth the batter evenly. Top with the remaining chocolate chips and press them down slightly.
  7. Bake in the preheated oven for 20 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
  8. Allow the bars to cool completely (at least 30 minutes) before slicing.

Notes

Recommended Products (affiliate links):

King Arthur Paleo Flour

Lily’s Dark Chocolate Baking Chips

Golden Monkfruit Sweetener

 

  • Prep Time: 10 minutes
  • Cook Time: 20 minutes
  • Category: dessert recipes
  • Method: baking
  • Cuisine: American

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1 bar
  • Calories: 137
  • Sugar: 5 grams
  • Fat: 6.4 grams
  • Saturated Fat: 1.7 grams
  • Trans Fat: 0 grams
  • Carbohydrates: 21 grams
  • Fiber: 3.9 grams
  • Protein: 2.7 grams

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  1. Drift Hunters says

    February 2, 2022 at 4:41 am

    These look SO tasty. I’m not usually one to eat bananas when they’re that ripe, I prefer them JUST after they’ve turned yellow. Since they taste completely different at this stage, would they still be ideal to use for the recipe, or is the magic in their ripeness? Thank you in advance!

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  2. Drift Hunters says

    February 1, 2022 at 11:49 am

    This looks soooooooooo good. I wonder if adding some finely shredded orange peel would finish it off? I’m gonna try both and see what works best. Thanks so much for sharing.

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  3. madalin stunt cars 2 says

    October 17, 2020 at 10:44 am

    Thanks for a great recipe!

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  4. Rewari says

    September 10, 2020 at 12:33 am

    banana chocolate chip are by far my favorite and they absolutely must be chewy. Thanks for a great recipe!

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