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Moist banana bread blondies with ripe bananas brown butter chocolate chips and walnuts cut into thick fudgy squares

Moist Banana Bread Blondies

Dense, chewy blondie bars made with ripe bananas, brown sugar, and butter. A simple one-bowl bake that uses up soft bananas in the best way.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 25 minutes
Total Time 35 minutes
Servings: 9 bars
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: American
Calories: 220
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 2 medium ripe bananas, mashed
  • 1/2 cup unsalted butter, melted
  • 3/4 cup brown sugar, packed
  • 1 large egg
  • 1 tsp vanilla extract
  • 1 cup all-purpose flour
  • 1/2 tsp baking powder
  • 1/4 tsp salt
  • 1/2 tsp cinnamon
  • 1/2 cup chocolate chips or walnuts optional

Equipment

  • 8x8 Baking Pan
  • Mixing Bowl
  • Parchment Paper

Method
 

  1. Mash bananas and mix with butter, sugar, egg, and vanilla.
  2. Fold in flour, baking powder, salt, and cinnamon until just combined.
  3. Add chocolate chips or walnuts if using.
  4. Bake at 350°F for 22 to 26 minutes until set.
  5. Cool completely before cutting into squares.

Notes

  • Use very ripe bananas for best sweetness.
  • Do not overmix after adding flour.
  • Cool fully before cutting for clean slices.
  • Store in airtight container for up to 3 days.
  • Freeze individually for up to 2 months.