Description
These Banana Bread Blondies are the ultimate mash-up dessert — soft, chewy, and bursting with sweet banana flavor. Combining the rich, buttery texture of blondies with the nostalgic taste of homemade banana bread, this recipe is quick, easy, and perfect for using up ripe bananas. Great for snacks, dessert tables, or anytime you crave something sweet and cozy.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 ripe bananas, mashed
- 1/2 cup (1 stick) unsalted butter, melted
- 1 cup brown sugar
- 1 large egg
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 1/2 teaspoon baking powder
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 1/2 cup chopped walnuts or pecans (optional)
- 1/2 cup white or chocolate chips (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat the Oven: Set oven to 350°F (175°C). Line an 8×8-inch pan with parchment paper and lightly grease it.
- Mash the Bananas: In a large bowl, mash the ripe bananas until mostly smooth.
- Combine Wet Ingredients: Stir in melted butter, brown sugar, egg, and vanilla extract until the mixture is glossy and smooth.
- Add Dry Ingredients: In a separate bowl, whisk flour, baking powder, salt, and cinnamon. Gradually fold into the wet mixture until just combined—avoid overmixing.
- Mix in Extras: Fold in nuts or chocolate chips if desired for added flavor and texture.
- Bake: Pour the batter evenly into the prepared pan. Bake for 22–28 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out mostly clean.
- Cool and Slice: Let blondies cool completely before cutting into squares. Serve warm or at room temperature.
Notes
Use extra-ripe bananas for the best sweetness and flavor. Don’t overbake—the blondies should be soft and slightly gooey in the middle. Store in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 4 days or freeze for up to 2 months.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 blondie
- Calories: 210
- Sugar: 18g
- Sodium: 95mg
- Fat: 9g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 35mg