Description

These Banana Blondies combine the natural sweetness of ripe bananas with a buttery, golden crust for an irresistibly soft and chewy dessert. Simple ingredients like mashed bananas, butter, brown sugar, egg, vanilla extract, flour, baking soda, and a pinch of salt create a rich, caramel‑like flavor that’s perfect for any occasion. Bake in a standard 8×8 pan for a quick, crowd‑pleasing treat that’s great for breakfast, snack, or a sweet finish to dinner. Serve warm for best flavor and a moist crum

Ingredients

Scale

2 ripe bananas, mashed
1/2 cup butter, melted
1 cup brown sugar
1 large egg
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1 cup all‑purpose flour
1/2 teaspoon baking soda
1/4 teaspoon salt

Instructions

Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease an 8×8 inch baking pan.
In a mixing bowl, combine melted butter and brown sugar; stir until smooth.
Add mashed bananas, egg, and vanilla extract; mix well.
In another bowl, whisk flour, baking soda, and salt.
Gradually add dry ingredients to wet mixture; stir until just combined.
Pour batter into prepared pan and spread evenly.
Bake 20‑25 minutes until edges are golden and a toothpick comes out clean.
Cool before cutting into squares.

Notes

For extra texture
fold in chopped walnuts or chocolate chips before baking. Ensure bananas are fully ripe for maximum sweetness.

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

Nutrition

Serving Size: 1 square
Calories: 150
Sugar: 12g
Sodium: 150mg
Fat: 6g
Saturated Fat: 3g
Unsaturated Fat: 2g
Trans Fat: 0g
Carbohydrates: 22g
Fiber: 1g
Protein: 2g
Cholesterol: 30mg

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