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Moist Banana Bread Blondies

Moist Banana Bread Blondies: Your New Favorite Chewy Delight

Transform overripe bananas into Moist Banana Bread Blondies, a delightful chewy treat perfect for any time of day.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 34 minutes
Cooling Time 5 minutes
Total Time 54 minutes
Servings: 16 squares
Course: Desserts
Calories: 152
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Base
  • 3 medium very ripe bananas choose spotty, dark bananas for best flavor
  • 1/2 cup melted butter can substitute with vegetable oil for a lighter option
  • 1 cup brown sugar feel free to use white sugar if necessary
  • 1 large egg replace with a flax egg or applesauce for vegan version
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract optional to omit or swap with almond extract
For the Dry Mixture
  • 1 cup whole wheat flour all-purpose flour works as a substitute too
  • 1 teaspoon baking soda make sure it’s fresh for the best rise
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt balances sweetness
Optional Add-ins
  • 1 cup chocolate chips substitute with your favorite nuts or dried fruits

Equipment

  • Mixing Bowl
  • whisk
  • baking dish
  • spatula
  • Toothpick

Method
 

Step‑by‑Step Instructions
  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
  2. In a large mixing bowl, whisk together the melted butter and brown sugar until smooth and creamy.
  3. Incorporate the mashed very ripe bananas, egg, and vanilla extract, mixing until well combined.
  4. In a separate bowl, sift together the whole wheat flour, baking soda, and salt. Gradually add this to the wet ingredients, mixing gently.
  5. Gently fold in chocolate chips or any optional mix-ins.
  6. Grease an 8x8 inch baking dish and pour the batter into it, smoothing the top.
  7. Bake for 30-34 minutes until golden brown, checking for doneness with a toothpick.
  8. Let the blondies cool in the pan for about 5 minutes before transferring to a wire rack to cool completely.

Nutrition

Serving: 1squareCalories: 152kcalCarbohydrates: 22gProtein: 2gFat: 7gSaturated Fat: 4gPolyunsaturated Fat: 0.5gMonounsaturated Fat: 2.5gCholesterol: 30mgSodium: 88mgPotassium: 115mgFiber: 1gSugar: 10gVitamin A: 270IUVitamin C: 3.5mgCalcium: 15mgIron: 0.6mg

Notes

Store leftover blondies in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 4 days or refrigerate for a week.

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