Easy Banana Blondies

Banana blondies cut into squares and drizzled with chocolate on white plate.

5 from 6 votes

Turn overripe bananas and basic pantry staples into the yummiest Banana Blondies. Think flavors similar to chocolate chip cookies, plus the added bonus of banana!

Prep Time10

Cook Time22

Total Time32

Course: Dessert

Cuisine: American

Servings:

Calories: 156kcal

Author: Amy Palanjian

Equipment

Ingredients

½ cup well-mashed very ripe banana (about 1 medium)
½ cup unsalted butter (melted)
1 egg
⅓ cup brown sugar
2 teaspoons vanilla extract
1 cup all purpose flour
¼ teaspoon baking powder
¼ teaspoon salt
1 recipe Cream Cheese Frosting or chocolate chips (optional)

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Instructions

Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F. Grease an 8x8-inch pan with nonstick spray.
Add all the ingredients (except the frosting or chocolate chips) to a large bowl. Stir well to combine thoroughly.
Pour into the prepared pan and bake for 24-26 minutes, or until the center is set and the edges are lightly golden brown. Remove from the oven and place onto a wire rack to cool completely.
Slice and serve, topping with Cream Cheese Frosting or melted chocolate chips if desired.

Notes

Store Banana Blondies in an airtight container at room temperature or in the fridge for up to a week.
Top with Cream Cheese Frosting or melted chocolate chips if desired. Or stir mini chocolate chips into the batter and bake.
Be sure to use very ripe bananas for the best flavor.
I tried to keep the added sugar as low as possible in this recipe, so note that when looking at the amounts. Feel free to experiment if you prefer.
Use gluten-free all purpose flour in place of regular if needed to make this recipe gluten-free.

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