Baking Steps

• Preheat the oven to 350 F (177 C). Line an 8x8 (20 cm) pan with parchment paper along the bottom and two sides.
• Place the butter in a microwave safe bowl. Melt the butter in the microwave for 1 minute. Stir the butter and if needed, heat again for 15 seconds. Cool the melted butter for 10 - 15 minutes or until warm, but not hot.
• In another mixing bowl, whisk the flour, baking powder and salt together until well combined.
• In a large mixing bowl, whisk in the cooled butter with the light brown sugar until well combined. Whisk in the egg, mashed bananas and vanilla extract until smooth and well combined. The mixture may look a little curdled. That’s totally fine!
• Stir the dry ingredients into the wet until just combined. Fold in the mini chocolate chips, reserving some for topping.
• Smooth the banana batter into the prepared pan. Top with more mini chocolate chips if desired.
• Bake the chocolate chip banana bars for about 30 - 35 minutes or until the sides are firm and the center is baked through. A toothpick inserted into the center should come out clean or with a few crumbs.
• Cool the bars in the pan to room temperature. Once cooled, lift out using the parchment paper, slice and enjoy!