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Banana Bread Blondies

Banana Bread Blondies
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Banana Bread Blondies are moist, flavorful bars combining the natural sweetness and richness of ripe bananas with the tender, buttery texture of blondies. Perfect for breakfast, snacks, or dessert, this easy recipe uses simple ingredients and can be customized with nuts, chocolate chips, or spices to suit your taste.

Ingredients

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Main Ingredients

  • 3 ripe bananas, mashed
  • 1 ½ cups all-purpose flour (or gluten-free flour blend for gluten-free option)
  • ½ cup brown sugar
  • ½ cup unsalted butter, melted (or coconut oil/vegan butter for dairy-free)
  • 1 large egg (or flaxseed meal egg for vegan)
  • 1 teaspoon baking powder
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • ¼ teaspoon salt

Optional Mix-ins

  • ½ cup chocolate chips (semi-sweet or dark)
  • ½ cup chopped walnuts or pecans
  • ½ teaspoon ground cinnamon, nutmeg, or allspice

Instructions

  1. Step 1: Mash the Bananas: Peel and mash the ripe bananas in a large bowl until mostly smooth with just a few lumps remaining to maintain banana flavor without a mushy texture.
  2. Step 2: Mix Wet Ingredients: Add melted butter, brown sugar, egg, and vanilla extract to the mashed bananas. Whisk together until fully combined and smooth for a consistent batter.
  3. Step 3: Combine Dry Ingredients: In a separate bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, and salt to evenly distribute the leavening agent for a light texture.
  4. Step 4: Fold Dry into Wet: Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet banana mixture, folding gently until just combined. Avoid overmixing to keep the blondies tender and moist.
  5. Step 5: Add Optional Mix-Ins: If desired, fold in chocolate chips, nuts, or spices to customize your blondies.
  6. Step 6: Bake: Pour batter into a greased or parchment-lined 9×9 inch baking pan. Bake in a preheated oven at 350°F (175°C) for 25-30 minutes or until edges are golden and a toothpick inserted comes out with a few moist crumbs.
  7. Step 7: Cool and Slice: Allow the blondies to cool completely in the pan before slicing into bars for clean edges and perfect portions.

Notes

  • Use very ripe bananas with brown spots for maximum sweetness and moisture.
  • Do not overmix the batter — stir until just combined to avoid dense blondies.
  • Line your baking pan with parchment paper for easy removal and clean cuts.
  • Check baking time starting at 25 minutes as oven temperatures vary to prevent overbaking.
  • Cool blondies completely before slicing; they firm up as they cool and slice better without crumbling.

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