Description
Banana Bread Blondies are a delightful twist on traditional banana bread, combining the rich flavors of ripe bananas and brown sugar with melty chocolate chips. Each bite offers a chewy texture that is both comforting and irresistibly delicious. Perfect for breakfast, dessert, or an afternoon snack, these blondies are sure to warm your heart and satisfy your sweet cravings. Easy to make, they are a fantastic way to use up overripe bananas and create a treat that everyone will love.
Ingredients
- 2 ripe bananas (mashed)
- 1 cup brown sugar
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter (melted)
- 1 cup all-purpose flour (sifted)
- 1 tsp baking powder
- 2 large eggs (room temperature)
- 1/2 cup chocolate chips (semi-sweet or dark)
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- A pinch of salt
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease an 8×8-inch baking dish or line it with parchment paper.
- In a mixing bowl, mash the ripe bananas until smooth. Stir in the melted butter until well combined.
- Mix in the brown sugar until blended smoothly, then add eggs one at a time, stirring well after each addition. Add vanilla extract.
- In another bowl, whisk together flour, baking powder, and salt. Gradually fold this dry mixture into the wet ingredients using a spatula.
- Fold in the chocolate chips evenly throughout the batter.
- Pour the batter into the prepared baking dish and spread it evenly. Bake for 25-30 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.
- Allow cooling for about 10 minutes before transferring to a wire rack to slice into squares.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 blondie (40g)
- Calories: 180
- Sugar: 12g
- Sodium: 90mg
- Fat: 8g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 26g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 30mg