Description
Banana Blondies are a moist, chewy dessert combining the natural sweetness of ripe bananas with the rich flavors of brown sugar and warm spices. Easy to make with pantry staples and no mixer required.
Ingredients
Scale
- 3 ripe bananas (with brown spots for sweetness and moisture)
- 1 cup all-purpose flour (or gluten-free flour blend for a gluten-free version)
- 1/2 cup brown sugar
- 1/3 cup unsalted butter, melted (or coconut oil for vegan option)
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 cup chocolate chips (semi-sweet or dark)
- 1/2 cup chopped nuts (walnuts, pecans, or almonds)
- 1/2 teaspoon cinnamon, nutmeg, or ginger (for spiced variation)
- 1 flax egg (1 tablespoon ground flaxseed + 3 tablespoons water, for vegan option)
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease or line an 8×8 inch baking pan with parchment paper.
- Mash the ripe bananas with a fork until smooth but slightly chunky.
- Add the melted unsalted butter, brown sugar, and vanilla extract to the bananas. Stir until fully combined.
- In a separate bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, and salt. Gradually fold these into the wet mixture.
- Fold in any desired nuts, chocolate chips, or spices.
- Pour the batter into the prepared pan and spread evenly. Bake for 25-30 minutes.
- Allow the blondies to cool in the pan for at least 15 minutes before slicing.
Notes
- Customize with nuts or chocolate chips.
- Spices can be adjusted to taste.
- For vegan option, use coconut oil and a flax egg.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 blondie
- Calories: 180
- Sugar: 10 g
- Sodium: 100 mg
- Fat: 7 g
- Saturated Fat: 4 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 27 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 2 g
- Cholesterol: 15 mg
Keywords: Banana Blondies, dessert, easy recipe, chewy snack