Description
Delight in these moist and flavorful Banana Blondies, a perfect way to use ripe bananas in a simple, comforting dessert. Made with melted butter, brown sugar, and warm spices, these blondies are soft, rich, and customizable with your favorite mix-ins like nuts or chocolate chips. Easy to prepare and bake, they make a great snack or dessert for banana lovers.
Ingredients
Scale
Base Batter
- ½ cup (113g) unsalted butter, melted
- 1 cup (200g) brown sugar, packed
- 1 large egg
- 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
- 2 ripe bananas, mashed (or 3 for stronger banana flavor)
Dry Ingredients
- 1 cup (125g) all-purpose flour
- ½ teaspoon baking powder
- ¼ teaspoon baking soda
- ½ teaspoon cinnamon (optional)
- ¼ teaspoon salt
Optional Mix-ins
- ½ cup chopped walnuts, pecans, or chocolate chips
Instructions
- Preheat Oven: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and prepare an 8×8-inch baking pan by lining it with parchment paper or greasing it well to prevent sticking.
- Mix Wet Ingredients: In a large bowl, whisk together the melted butter and packed brown sugar until the mixture is smooth. Add the egg and vanilla extract, stirring to combine, then fold in the mashed bananas until evenly incorporated.
- Combine Dry Ingredients: In a separate bowl, whisk together the all-purpose flour, baking powder, baking soda, cinnamon (if using), and salt to ensure they are evenly mixed.
- Form Batter: Gradually add the dry ingredients to the banana mixture and stir gently just until combined to avoid overmixing. Fold in any optional mix-ins like nuts or chocolate chips if desired.
- Bake: Spread the batter evenly in the prepared baking pan and bake in the preheated oven for 25–30 minutes. The blondies are done when the edges turn golden brown and a toothpick inserted in the center comes out mostly clean with a few moist crumbs.
- Cool and Serve: Allow the blondies to cool in the pan for 15–20 minutes before slicing into squares. Serve at room temperature and enjoy!
Notes
- For a more intense banana flavor, use 3 ripe bananas instead of 2.
- Optional cinnamon adds a warm spice note but can be omitted if preferred.
- Mix-ins like walnuts or chocolate chips provide texture and variation, but can be left out for a classic banana blondie.
- Be careful not to overmix once the flour is added to keep the blondies tender.
- Store leftovers in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3 days or refrigerate for up to a week.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 25-30 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Keywords: banana blondies, banana dessert, easy banana recipe, blondies recipe, quick dessert, banana baked goods, simple banana treats
