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    June 2, 2019 109 Comments

    Vegan Chocolate Chip Banana Squares

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    With these Vegan Chocolate Chip Banana Squares, I think I've discovered my new favourite after-school snack! I mean, I don't actually go to school anymore, but I do love a good snack, and I'm happy to enjoy a special treat in the afternoon in support of anyone who does go to school. Or with coffee in the morning. Or for dessert. Or when I need a mid-day pick me up. Or well, anytime really as these vegan chocolate chip banana squares are my new favourite, super moist, lightly sweet, chocolate chip filled treat. Yas!

    Vegan Chocolate Chip Banana Squares are the perfect after-school snack or easy dessert. Just 9 ingredients, 1 bowl, 30 minutes to make. Oil-free, dairy-free, egg-free! #itdoesnttastelikechicken #veganbaking #vegansnack

    Vegan chocolate chip banana squares are also so easy to make! My favourite kind of recipe. Just 9 ingredients, one bowl, and 30 minutes to make these banana bars.

    Vegan Chocolate Chip Banana Squares are the perfect after-school snack or easy dessert. Just 9 ingredients, 1 bowl, 30 minutes to make. Oil-free, dairy-free, egg-free! #itdoesnttastelikechicken #veganbaking #vegansnack

    Even better, these vegan chocolate chip banana squares are oil free. The bananas add so much moisture there is no need for any oils at all. The bananas also add a lot of sweetness so this certainly isn't my most sugar-packed recipe. (Vegan soft frosted sugar cookies anyone)? A healthier dessert that tastes this good? I'm in. I just love when a recipe turns out so simple and so delicious!

    Vegan Chocolate Chip Banana Squares are the perfect after-school snack or easy dessert. Just 9 ingredients, 1 bowl, 30 minutes to make. Oil-free, dairy-free, egg-free! #itdoesnttastelikechicken #veganbaking #vegansnack

    To Make Vegan Chocolate Chip Banana Squares:

    Start by peeling and mashing the bananas to make 1 cup of mashed banana.

    Vegan Chocolate Chip Banana Squares are the perfect after-school snack or easy dessert. Just 9 ingredients, 1 bowl, 30 minutes to make. Oil-free, dairy-free, egg-free! #itdoesnttastelikechicken #veganbaking #vegansnack

    Add the mashed banana, brown sugar, non-dairy milk, and vanilla extract to a large bowl and mix well. Stir in the flour, cinnamon, baking soda, and salt. Lastly, fold in ¼ cup of the chocolate chips (setting aside the remaining ¼ cup to use in the next step).

    Vegan Chocolate Chip Banana Squares are the perfect after-school snack or easy dessert. Just 9 ingredients, 1 bowl, 30 minutes to make. Oil-free, dairy-free, egg-free! #itdoesnttastelikechicken #veganbaking #vegansnack

    Pour the batter into the baking pan and spread evenly in the pan. It will be fairly thick. Sprinkle over the remaining chocolate chips. Bake 15 to 20 minutes until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean. Let cool for at least 10 minutes before slicing.

    Vegan Chocolate Chip Banana Squares are the perfect after-school snack or easy dessert. Just 9 ingredients, 1 bowl, 30 minutes to make. Oil-free, dairy-free, egg-free! #itdoesnttastelikechicken #veganbaking #vegansnack

    Cut into 9 bars and use a spatula to lift them from the pan. Enjoy still warm or let cool completely then store in an air-tight container.

    Bon appetegan!

    Sam.

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    4.98 from 71 votes

    Vegan Chocolate Chip Banana Squares

    The perfect after-school snack or easy dessert. Just 9 ingredients, 1 bowl, 30 minutes to make.
    Prep Time10 mins
    Cook Time20 mins
    Total Time30 mins
    Course : DessertSnack
    Cuisine : AmericanCanadian
    Servings: 9 squares
    Author: Sam Turnbull • It Doesn't Taste Like Chicken

    Ingredients

    • 1 cup ripe bananas, mashed (about 2 ½ bananas)
    • ⅓ cup brown sugar
    • 3 tablespoons non-dairy milk (such as soy or almond)
    • ½ teaspoon vanilla extract
    • ¾ cup all-purpose flour
    • ¾ teaspoon cinnamon
    • ½ teaspoon baking soda
    • ¼ teaspoon salt
    • ½ cup vegan chocolate chips, divided
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    Instructions

    • Preheat your oven to 350F (180C). Lightly grease an 8" x 8" square baking pan.
    • Add the mashed banana, brown sugar, non-dairy milk, and vanilla extract to a large bowl and mix well. Stir in the flour, cinnamon, baking soda, and salt. Lastly fold in ¼ cup of the chocolate chips (setting aside the remaining ¼ cup to use in the next step).
    • Pour the batter into the baking pan and spread evenly in the pan. It will be fairly thick. Sprinkle over the remaining chocolate chips. Bake 15 to 20 minutes until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean. Let cool for at least 10 minutes before slicing. Cut into 9 bars and use a spatula to lift them from the pan. Enjoy still warm or let cool completely then store in an air-tight container.

    Nutrition

    Calories: 144kcal | Carbohydrates: 28g | Protein: 2g | Fat: 4g | Saturated Fat: 2g | Sodium: 128mg | Potassium: 116mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 16g | Vitamin A: 15IU | Vitamin C: 2.3mg | Calcium: 24mg | Iron: 1.3mg
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    Comments

    1. Holly says

      March 11, 2023 at 12:21 pm

      5 stars
      Thanks for this recipe! Really good and simple to make. My picky kids loved them which is impressive. Will definitely make these again.

      Reply
      • Jess @ IDTLC Support says

        March 15, 2023 at 4:53 pm

        That's fantastic!

        Reply
    2. Christiane says

      September 21, 2022 at 11:14 pm

      5 stars
      So easy and so delicious! The only change I made is I used only half of the chocolate chips. Great healthy recipe!

      Reply
      • Sam Turnbull says

        October 06, 2022 at 11:49 am

        So glad you love them! 🙂

        Reply
    3. Maria says

      April 07, 2022 at 5:43 am

      5 stars
      I loved these! I've made some changes that made them even healthier without compromising on taste: subbed a third of the flour with whole wheat, replaced all of the sugar with erithritol and halved the chcolate chips (and it was still more than enough). Will be making these again and again!

      Reply
    4. Tiffany says

      November 30, 2021 at 6:21 pm

      5 stars
      These were so good! I subbed walnuts for the chocolate chips and my pan was a little bit bigger, more like a 9x9 glass casserole dish. Definitely recommend making these!

      Reply
    5. Gel says

      September 03, 2021 at 3:23 pm

      5 stars
      I make these all the time. So good!! Great with frozen bananas too.

      Reply
      • Daniela says

        September 13, 2021 at 8:21 am

        This was really good but it was Not really "baked through". Will try it again

        Reply
    6. MP says

      August 05, 2021 at 12:22 pm

      Do these freeze well?

      Reply
    7. Lindsay Leigh says

      June 28, 2021 at 9:49 pm

      5 stars
      This is my new go-to recipe when the banana have gone too ripe and I need to use them before they are wasted. SUPER easy! and delicious!

      Reply
    8. Cindy Osaki says

      February 10, 2021 at 3:01 pm

      Can I substitute coconut sugar in this recipe?

      Reply
      • Haylee says

        February 13, 2021 at 1:16 am

        5 stars
        I subbed for coconut sugar and they turned out amazing!

        Reply
    9. Henna says

      December 10, 2020 at 10:51 pm

      5 stars
      These are so delicious and so easy to make!! I will definitely make these again and again!

      Reply
    10. Melis says

      October 08, 2020 at 3:54 pm

      Very good! I put parchment paper inside pan instead of greasing it just because it saves time cleaning! My son says he is going to eat them all!

      Reply
    11. KG says

      August 21, 2020 at 6:46 pm

      5 stars
      These were so good! I used dark chocolate chips and it was actually too much chocolate for us (that NEVER happens in our house!) so next time I'll use vegan semi-sweet or just skip the 1/4 cup on top. Thanks for another keeper

      Reply
    12. Ashley says

      June 19, 2020 at 8:11 pm

      Hi! I do not have a square baking pan but want to make these, is there another pan I can use and and what baking time.would you recommend?

      Reply
      • Gkh says

        December 28, 2021 at 2:54 pm

        I used a muffin tin with silicone cups. The recipe made 8 muffins, filling each cup 3/4 full with the batter. I baked for 20 mins.

        Reply
    13. Dolores Lopez says

      May 07, 2020 at 2:25 pm

      Made these withy granddaughter, they are great. Live the spongy texture. We'll be making them again.

      Reply
      • Sam Turnbull says

        May 13, 2020 at 3:27 pm

        Awesome!

        Reply
    14. Ruth says

      May 04, 2020 at 1:04 pm

      4 stars
      The choc chip banana bars are so so tasty! Definitely making them again. Im trying to use less sugar in things so substituted with honey but slightly less that required and a little cocoa powder. Im assuming the consistency is not the same as mine are slightly chewy. But still soo yummy

      Reply
    15. Stacey says

      April 23, 2020 at 11:19 pm

      5 stars
      Made them - loved them! They tasted great and I was happy that no oil was required ( you. plus no dairy, etc.) I will now make a point to buy an extra bunch of bananas each time I buy bananas so I will always have very ripe ones on hand. Making the vegan brownies next. Did not have any baking powder or would have made some when I made the banana squares. I am going to start bringing these vegan desserts to my wine group and see if I can get some to convert every once in awhile. Will bring them to work potlucks too. I have turned on several people to your website. Anyone I can get to at any time not have that serving of dairy (or meat),to me, is a small victory! Thanks again!

      Reply
      • Sam Turnbull says

        May 06, 2020 at 5:47 pm

        Aww thanks so much, Stacey 🙂

        Reply
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