Easy Banana Bread Blondies Recipe
These sweet banana bread blondies are a delightful treat, combining the flavors of ripe bananas and chocolate in a chewy, cake-like dessert. Perfect for snacking or as a dessert.
Ingredients
- 2 ripe bananas thoroughly mashed
- 1 cup packed brown sugar
- ½ cup unsalted butter melted
- 1 large egg
- 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- ½ teaspoon baking powder
- ½ teaspoon baking soda
- ¼ teaspoon fine salt
- ½ cup chopped walnuts or pecans optional
- ½ cup semi-sweet chocolate chips optional
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and prepare an 8x8-inch baking pan.
- In a large mixing bowl, combine the mashed bananas, melted butter, and brown sugar until well mixed.
- Add the egg and vanilla extract, stirring until smooth and creamy.
- In a separate bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, baking soda, and salt.
- Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet mixture, stirring gently until just combined.
- Fold in the walnuts or pecans and chocolate chips if desired.
- Pour the batter into the prepared pan and spread evenly.
- Bake for 25-30 minutes, checking for doneness with a toothpick.
- Allow to cool in the pan for 10 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack to cool completely.
- Slice into squares and enjoy warm or at room temperature.
Notes
For a special touch, serve with vanilla ice cream.