Gooey Banana Bread Blondies
A delightful fusion of banana bread and blondies, these gooey treats are rich, chewy, and bursting with banana flavor. Perfect for cozy weekends or midweek pick-me-ups.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Total Time: 45 minutes
- Yield: 9 servings 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 medium-sized ripe bananas, mashed
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, melted and slightly cooled
- 3/4 cup brown sugar (light or dark)
- 1/4 cup granulated sugar
- 1 large egg, room temperature
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon cinnamon (optional)
- Optional add-ins: chocolate chips, chopped walnuts, or peanut butter swirl
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Line an 8×8 baking pan with parchment paper, leaving some overhang for easy removal.
- In a large bowl, mash the ripe bananas until smooth. Stir in the melted butter, brown sugar, granulated sugar, egg, and vanilla extract until well combined.
- In a separate bowl, whisk together the all-purpose flour, baking powder, salt, and cinnamon.
- Gradually fold the dry ingredients into the wet mixture using a spatula. Be gentle to avoid overmixing.
- Fold in your choice of add-ins, like chocolate chips or nuts, if desired.
- Pour the batter into the prepared baking pan and spread it evenly.
- Bake for 25-30 minutes, or until the edges are golden brown and a toothpick inserted into the center comes out with a few moist crumbs.
- Allow the blondies to cool in the pan for at least 20 minutes before lifting them out using the parchment paper. Slice into squares and enjoy!
Notes
[‘Use ripe bananas for maximum sweetness and flavor.’, ‘Avoid overmixing to keep the blondies tender.’, ‘Let the blondies cool completely before slicing for better texture.’, ‘Check for doneness by inserting a toothpick; it should come out with moist crumbs, not wet batter.’]
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 blondie
- Calories: 230
- Fat: 10
- Carbohydrates: 33
- Protein: 3
Keywords: banana bread, blondies, gooey dessert, easy baking, ripe bananas, comfort food