Banana Blondies: 7 Simple Banana Dessert Recipes to Love
Indulge in the delightful sweetness of Banana Blondies, an easy-to-make dessert that fills your home with the warm aroma of baked bananas. These chewy treats are perfect for busy weeknights or family gatherings and can be customized with your favorite mix-ins like nuts or chocolate chips. Whether you’re hosting friends or treating yourself, these blondies are sure to impress with their simplicity and delicious flavor. Get ready to enjoy a batch of these comforting baked goods that everyone will love!
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Total Time: 40 minutes
- Yield: Approximately 16 servings 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
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- ½ cup unsalted butter, melted
- 1 cup brown sugar, packed
- 1 large egg
- 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
- 2 ripe bananas, mashed
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- ½ teaspoon baking powder
- ¼ teaspoon baking soda
- ½ teaspoon cinnamon (optional)
- ¼ teaspoon salt
- Optional: ½ cup chopped walnuts, pecans, or chocolate chips
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
- 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, combine flour, baking powder, baking soda, cinnamon (if using), and salt.
- Gently fold the dry mixture into the wet banana mixture until just combined.
- If desired, fold in any optional mix-ins.
- Spread the batter into a greased or lined 8×8-inch baking pan.
- Bake for about 25–30 minutes until golden brown edges appear and a toothpick comes out mostly clean.
- Allow cooling for 15–20 minutes before slicing into squares.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 blondie (45g)
- Calories: 150
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 80mg
- Fat: 6g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 22g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 20mg