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Chai Banana Bread Bars Recipe

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  • Author: Sara
  • Total Time: 34 minutes
  • Yield: 16 bars
  • Diet: Gluten Free

Description

These Chai Banana Bread Bars combine the warm, aromatic spices of chai with the natural sweetness of ripe bananas to create a moist and flavorful treat. Made with almond and coconut flours, cashew butter, and enriched with chopped walnuts and chocolate chips, these bars are perfect for a wholesome snack or breakfast option. Baked to a golden brown, they offer a delightful balance of spice, sweetness, and texture.

Ingredients

Dry Ingredients

  • 1.5 cups blanched almond flour
  • 2 tbsp coconut flour
  • 2 tsp ground cinnamon
  • 1.5 tsp ground cardamom
  • 1 tsp ground ginger
  • 1/4 tsp ground nutmeg
  • 1/2 tsp baking soda
  • 1/4 tsp sea salt

Wet Ingredients

  • 1 egg (whisked)
  • 1/3 cup smooth cashew butter
  • 2 medium ripened bananas (mashed)
  • 2 tbsp coconut sugar
  • 1 tsp vanilla extract

Add-ins

  • 1/3 cup chopped walnuts
  • 2/3 cup chocolate chips

Instructions

  1. Preheat and Prepare Pan: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Line an 8×8 inch baking pan with parchment paper, ensuring there is an overhang on the sides to create a sling for easy removal of the bars. Set aside.
  2. Mix Dry Ingredients: In a medium bowl, combine the almond flour, coconut flour, ground cinnamon, cardamom, ginger, nutmeg, baking soda, and sea salt. Stir well to evenly distribute the spices and leavening agent.
  3. Mix Wet Ingredients: Using an electric mixer, beat the whisked egg, smooth cashew butter, mashed bananas, coconut sugar, and vanilla extract together until the mixture is smooth and well combined.
  4. Combine Wet and Dry: Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet mixture and beat until there are no visible pockets of dry flour remaining, ensuring a uniform batter.
  5. Fold in Add-ins: Gently fold the chopped walnuts and chocolate chips into the batter, distributing them evenly without overmixing.
  6. Bake the Bars: Pour the batter into the prepared baking pan and spread it out evenly. Bake in the preheated oven for 22 to 24 minutes, or until the center is just set and the top turns golden brown.
  7. Cool and Slice: Remove the pan from the oven and allow the banana bread bars to cool in the pan for at least 30 minutes. Use the parchment sling to lift the bars from the pan easily, then slice into 16 equal squares and serve.

Notes

  • Ensure bananas are ripe for natural sweetness and moisture.
  • You can substitute walnuts with pecans or omit nuts for a nut-free option.
  • For a dairy-free chocolate chip option, use vegan chocolate chips.
  • Store leftover bars in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3 days or refrigerate for up to a week.
  • These bars can also be frozen for up to 3 months; thaw before serving.
  • Prep Time: 10 minutes
  • Cook Time: 24 minutes
  • Category: Baking
  • Method: Baking
  • Cuisine: American

Find it online: https://sarabaking.com/chai-banana-bread-bars-recipe/