Description
Banana Bread Blondies are a delightful fusion of the classic banana bread flavor and the chewy texture of blondies. This easy recipe allows you to whip up a delicious dessert in just 40 minutes, making it perfect for busy weeknights or unexpected guests. The sweet and moist blondies are enriched with ripe bananas and chocolate chips, creating a comforting treat that everyone will adore. Whether you’re enjoying them warm straight from the oven or topped with ice cream, these blondies are sure to satisfy your sweet cravings.
Ingredients
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- 2 ripe bananas, mashed
- ½ cup unsalted butter, softened
- ¾ cup brown sugar
- 1 large egg
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 1 ½ cups all-purpose flour
- ½ tsp baking soda
- ¼ tsp salt
- 1 tsp lemon zest (optional)
- ½ cup chopped walnuts (optional)
- ½ cup chocolate chips
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease a 9×9-inch baking pan or line it with parchment paper.
- In a mixing bowl, cream together softened butter and brown sugar until fluffy (2–3 minutes).
- Mix in mashed bananas, egg, vanilla extract, and lemon zest until well combined.
- In another bowl, whisk together flour, baking soda, and salt; fold into wet ingredients gently.
- Add walnuts and chocolate chips if desired; spread the batter evenly in the prepared pan.
- Bake for 20–25 minutes until a toothpick inserted comes out with moist crumbs.
- Cool for about 10 minutes before cutting into squares.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 blondie (50g)
- Calories: 190
- Sugar: 11g
- Sodium: 70mg
- Fat: 8g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 28g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 20mg