Description
Indulge in the delightful world of Banana Blondies with this easy recipe that transforms ripe bananas into a warm, chewy treat. These blondies boast a rich sweetness from brown sugar and the natural flavor of bananas, making them perfect for any occasion—whether it’s a family gathering or a cozy night in. With just a handful of simple ingredients, you can customize these bars to suit your taste by adding nuts or chocolate chips. Each batch yields 12 servings, making them an ideal dessert for sharing. Enjoy this guilt-free treat that makes use of those overripe bananas instead of letting them go to waste!
Ingredients
Scale
- ½ cup unsalted butter, melted
- 1 cup brown sugar, packed
- 1 large egg
- 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
- 2 ripe bananas, mashed (or 3 for stronger banana flavor)
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- ½ teaspoon baking powder
- ¼ teaspoon baking soda
- ½ teaspoon cinnamon (optional)
- ¼ teaspoon salt
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease an 8×8-inch baking pan.
- In a bowl, whisk together melted butter and brown sugar until smooth. Mix in the egg and vanilla extract, then stir in the mashed bananas.
- In another bowl, combine flour, baking powder, baking soda, cinnamon (if using), and salt.
- Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet mixture, stirring gently until just combined. If desired, fold in optional mix-ins like nuts or chocolate chips.
- Spread the batter evenly in the prepared pan and bake for 25–30 minutes or until edges are golden brown. A toothpick should come out mostly clean when inserted.
- Let cool for 15–20 minutes before slicing.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 180
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 85mg
- Fat: 7g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 27g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 30mg