Description

Indulge in the delightful taste of Banana Blondies—a perfect combination of chewy texture and rich banana flavor. These easy-to-make dessert bars are ideal for utilizing overripe bananas and are sure to please everyone at your next gathering or family dinner. With just a handful of simple ingredients like ripe bananas, brown sugar, and optional mix-ins such as chocolate chips or nuts, you can whip up a batch in under 30 minutes. Enjoy them warm from the oven or cool with a scoop of ice cream; these blondies are versatile enough for any occasion. Discover how simple baking can be with this fun recipe that promises delicious results every time.

Ingredients

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½ cup unsalted butter, melted
1 cup brown sugar
1 large egg
2 ripe bananas, mashed
1 cup all-purpose flour
½ teaspoon baking powder
½ teaspoon baking soda
¼ teaspoon salt
Optional mix-ins: chopped nuts or chocolate chips

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Instructions

Preheat your 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. Add the egg and vanilla extract, then stir in the mashed bananas.
In another bowl, whisk the dry ingredients: flour, baking powder, baking soda, salt, and cinnamon (if using).
Gently fold the dry ingredients into the wet mixture until just combined. Add any optional mix-ins.
Pour the batter into the prepared pan and bake for 25-30 minutes until golden brown and a toothpick comes out mostly clean.
Cool for 15-20 minutes before slicing into squares.

Prep Time: 10 minutes
Cook Time: 25 minutes
Category: Dessert
Method: Baking
Cuisine: American

Nutrition

Serving Size: 1 square (60g)
Calories: 200
Sugar: 14g
Sodium: 80mg
Fat: 8g
Saturated Fat: 5g
Unsaturated Fat: 3g
Trans Fat: 0g
Carbohydrates: 30g
Fiber: 1g
Protein: 2g
Cholesterol: 25mg