Description
Banana Bread Blondies combine the best of banana bread and blondies in one irresistible dessert. They’re dense, chewy, and full of sweet banana flavor with hints of vanilla and brown sugar, optionally enhanced with chocolate chips or nuts.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup (2 medium) overripe bananas, mashed
- 1 cup (200g) brown sugar, packed
- 1/2 cup (115g) unsalted butter, melted
- 1 large egg
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1 1/2 cups (190g) all-purpose flour
- 1/2 cup (90g) chocolate chips (optional)
- 1/2 cup (60g) chopped walnuts or pecans (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C). Line an 8-inch square baking pan with parchment paper or lightly grease it.
- In a large bowl, mash the bananas until smooth. Stir in the melted butter until well combined.
- Add the brown sugar and mix thoroughly. Then add the egg and vanilla extract, mixing until smooth and creamy.
- In a separate bowl, whisk together the flour, baking soda, and salt.
- Gradually stir the dry ingredients into the wet mixture, mixing until just combined. Fold in the chocolate chips and/or nuts if using.
- Spread the batter evenly in the prepared pan and bake for 20–25 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean or with moist crumbs.
- Allow the blondies to cool in the pan for 10 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack to cool completely. Slice into squares and serve.
Notes
- Use very ripe bananas for best flavor and sweetness.
- Do not overmix the batter to keep the blondies tender.
- Customize with cinnamon or nutmeg for added warmth.
- Make it vegan by substituting egg and butter with flax egg and vegan butter.
- Can be stored in an airtight container for up to 4 days.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 square
- Calories: 240
- Sugar: 18g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 11g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 34g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 30mg
Keywords: banana blondies, banana bread blondies, chewy blondies, easy banana dessert, chocolate chip banana bars