Banana Blondies: 7 Simple Banana Dessert Recipes to Love Recipe
Deliciously moist and flavorful banana blondies made with ripe bananas, brown sugar, and a hint of cinnamon. These blondies are easy to prepare and perfect for a sweet treat, featuring optional mix-ins like walnuts, pecans, or chocolate chips for added texture and taste.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Total Time: 45 minutes
- Yield: 12 blondies
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
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Wet Ingredients
- 1/2 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
- 1/2 teaspoon baking powder
- 1/4 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/2 teaspoon cinnamon (optional)
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
Optional Mix-ins
- 1/2 cup chopped walnuts, pecans, or chocolate chips
Instructions
- Preheat Oven: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line or grease an 8×8-inch baking pan to prevent sticking.
- Mix Wet Ingredients: In a bowl, whisk together the melted butter and brown sugar until smooth and well combined. Add the egg and vanilla extract, stirring to incorporate. Then fold in the mashed bananas, blending everything into a uniform mixture.
- Combine Dry Ingredients: In a separate bowl, whisk together the all-purpose flour, baking powder, baking soda, cinnamon (if using), and salt to distribute the leavening agents evenly.
- Mix Batter: Gradually add the dry ingredients to the banana mixture, stirring gently just until combined to avoid over-mixing. Fold in any optional mix-ins like chopped walnuts, pecans, or chocolate chips for added flavor and texture.
- Bake: Spread the batter evenly into the prepared pan. Bake for 25 to 30 minutes until the edges turn golden and a toothpick inserted in the center comes out mostly clean with a few moist crumbs.
- Cool and Serve: Allow the banana blondies to cool in the pan for 15 to 20 minutes before slicing into 12 squares. This helps them set and makes slicing easier.
Notes
- Use very ripe bananas for maximum natural sweetness and moisture.
- You can substitute nuts with chocolate chips or omit mix-ins for a simple version.
- Check for doneness around the 25-minute mark to avoid overbaking, as oven temperatures vary.
- Store blondies in an airtight container to keep them moist for up to 3 days.
- For a stronger banana flavor, increase the number of ripe bananas to three as per preference.
