Banana Blondies
Indulge in these delightful Banana Blondies, an easy-to-make dessert that brings together the rich flavors of ripe bananas and brown sugar in a chewy, moist bar. Perfect for any occasion, these blondies are not only simple to whip up but also customizable with your favorite mix-ins like chocolate chips or nuts. Whether you’re looking for a sweet treat to share at gatherings or a cozy dessert to enjoy at home, these banana blondies will satisfy your cravings. Plus, they’re a fantastic way to use up those overripe bananas sitting on your kitchen counter.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Total Time: 40 minutes
- Yield: Approximately 12 servings 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
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- ½ cup unsalted butter, melted
- 1 cup brown sugar
- 1 large egg
- 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
- 2 ripe bananas, mashed
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- ½ teaspoon baking powder
- ¼ teaspoon baking soda
- Optional: nuts or chocolate chips
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C) and prepare an 8×8-inch baking pan with parchment paper or grease lightly.
- In a mixing bowl, whisk melted butter and brown sugar until smooth. Add the egg and vanilla extract; mix well before incorporating the mashed bananas.
- In another bowl, whisk together flour, baking powder, baking soda, and salt.
- Gently fold the dry ingredients into the wet mixture until just combined. If desired, incorporate optional mix-ins.
- Spread the batter evenly in the prepared pan and bake for 25–30 minutes or until edges are golden and a toothpick inserted comes out mostly clean.
- Allow cooling for 15–20 minutes before slicing into squares.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 blondie (50g)
- Calories: 190
- Sugar: 13g
- Sodium: 105mg
- Fat: 8g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 28g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 25mg