Flourless Peanut Butter Banana Bars (Printable Version)
Moist, rich gluten-free bars loaded with banana and peanut butter flavors. Ready in 32 minutes.
# What You 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 tsp vanilla extract
→ Spices & Add-ins
06 - 1/2 tsp ground cinnamon
07 - 1/4 tsp fine sea salt
08 - 1/2 tsp baking soda
09 - 1/3 cup dark chocolate chips (optional)
# How to Make It:
01 - Preheat the oven to 350°F and line an 8x8-inch baking pan with parchment paper.
02 - In a large mixing bowl, combine the mashed bananas, peanut butter, eggs, maple syrup, and vanilla extract. Mix until smooth and fully incorporated.
03 - Add the cinnamon, salt, and baking soda to the wet mixture. Stir well until evenly distributed throughout the batter.
04 - Gently fold in the dark chocolate chips if using, ensuring even distribution without overmixing.
05 - Pour the batter into the prepared baking pan and spread evenly to the edges using a spatula.
06 - Bake for 20-22 minutes, or until the center is set and a toothpick inserted into the middle comes out clean.
07 - Allow the bars to cool completely in the pan before slicing into 8 even portions.
# Expert Advice:
01 -
- Everything comes together in one bowl with zero flour mess on your counter
- The texture is impossibly fudgy while still being completely gluten-free
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- Underbaking slightly is better than overbaking, these continue setting as they cool and should remain fudgy
- The batter will feel thicker than traditional brownie batter but that is completely normal and correct
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- Use a kitchen scale to measure your peanut butter for consistent results every time
- Spray your parchment paper with cooking spray to guarantee absolutely nothing sticks